The moon will shift from Taurus to Gemini, lending distractions galore to anyone not fully focused on the task at hand. Sometimes distractions are inspiring, injecting the moment with the creative juice needed for maximum productivity. Other times distractions are useless time-wasters. Most can feel the difference and respond accordingly.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're not randomly choosing moods here. You're working on a problem all of the time — even when you're not aware of it. So be kind to yourself and allow for all kinds of feelings. They are informing you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll come to a crossroads. Honestly, these two choices are not all that different from one another and may in fact lead to the same place. So don't agonize; just choose.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Music is powerful. Share the songs you love with people. And when the people you love aren't demonstrating that in the way you'd prefer, the songs you love will bring joy and healing.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Human beings are the only known animals who publish their words and broadcast their ideas. To express yourself publicly is to exercise part of your humanity. Besides, you have a lot to say right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The project you're tackling alone could die from neglect if you don't pick it up and run with it soon. Better yet, share your ideas, wants and needs with others: They'll help you stay on track if you ask them to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). People who feel good about who they are generally don't need a lot of validation from the outside world. Comfortable in your skin, you suspect that you're doing great — but a compliment still makes your day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You'll be in the company of smart, aware people who will enjoy the mystery of trying to get to know you and maybe even impress you a little, too. For these reasons and more, bring your A-game.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It takes courage to demonstrate affection. Whether or not you can return a person's amorous feelings you'll appreciate the risk this person took in sharing that with you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're not going anywhere until you want to. You can't be pushed, persuaded or cajoled. You'll be especially resistant to anyone trying to influence you who hasn't taken the time to get to know you first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don't try to keep the peace at your own expense. Martyrdom isn't necessary either. Pause and step back. What do you want from this? That question will keep you from being a doormat or enabler in the situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Instead of demanding or even requesting that life greet you in your preferred manner, you accept what comes. To welcome the full spectrum of life, the good and the bad, is to live in wholeness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Where there is sunshine there are shadows. If you run away in fear, they'll always follow you. Stay and play with the shadow aspects of life and you'll be quickly reminded of their illusive qualities.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 7). You've had some brilliant successes, but you know you're capable of more. You'll be asked to make a heartfelt commitment in the next 10 weeks. June offers you so many resources it would be easy to get lost. Let your original plan be your rudder. Family will keep you grounded, too. In November you're favored in kinds of games. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 29, 33, 30 and 11.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What is the proper age to discuss sensitive topics with my beautiful young Aries daughter? She's only 12 and yet some of my friends are telling me I should fully inform her as to the ways of the world I have shielded her from for so long. They insist that if I don't talk to her, she'll get information elsewhere. Do you think this is true? I'm a Pisces."

It's a judgment call that only you can make. Note that the first sign of the zodiac is very different from the last sign of the zodiac. Since you are a Pisces you may not remember being as innocent as your Aries appears to you. Yours is the sign of old souls and Pisces are often wise beyond their years. Learning about the world wasn't as shocking to you as it will be for your innocent Aries. Keep in mind that we like to think of Aries as the pure lamb in need of a shepherd's care, guidance and protection, whereas the Aries likes to think of herself as the first born who must strike out with great zeal and sometimes rebelliousness. She is growing into her warrior spirit, so give her accurate information to arm herself with!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Hearts were breaking across television-land this year with the dramatic death of beloved Beauregard Aurelius Brady of "Days of Our Lives." But this is not the last you'll hear from Peter Reckell, the earthy Taurus who brought Bo to life. True to his sun sign, Reckell is an avid environmentalist and green-living expert on a quest to share this mission. Reckell's natal moon and Saturn are in steamy Scorpio.

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