ARIES (March 21-April 19)		TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
	Today is not a shiny, party, dramatic day. It’s a day for solitude, hard work and contemplating your navel in a private way. Your social skills and energy are subdued today. You might even feel insecure or unsure about something. All this is a brief passing moment. No big deal.		Discussions with friends, especially female friends, might be difficult today. People are not spontaneously open or friendly. In fact, quite the opposite. People are a bit uptight and incommunicative today. Knowing this, don’t expect too much from anyone. Even the tooth fairy.
	GEMINI (May 21- June20)		CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
	Relations with parents, bosses, teachers, VIPS and authority figures including the police are strained today. Nobody wants to give an inch. This is a poor day to ask for permission for anything. It won’t be forthcoming.		Don’t get involved with political or religious discussions. (Bummerville.) Don’t make travel plans today. Either others will oppose you or shout you down, or you will simply lack the enthusiasm to pull off what you want. You’re out of juice today. Just do what needs to be done.
	LEO (July 23 - Aug.22)		VIRGO (Aug.23 - Sept. 22 )
	Bad day to ask to borrow anything from anyone — money, tools, food, clothes or books. Don’t even go there. People feel tight-fisted today and perhaps you do, too. You might have to accept the responsibility for someone or something. If you owe anything to anyone.		You’ve had cozier days with others. Today things are a bit cool or perhaps strained. Conversations are like two ships passing in the night. Since you’re not sure where the lifeboats are, don’t risk anything. Refrain from judgments or criticism; they will only make things worse.
	LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22)		SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov.21 )
	Today is all about a willing acceptance of duty. (And I don’t mean duty-free booze.) Make an effort to get better organized. Do something. Get rid of some stuff you don’t need. (Recycle it, sell it, give it away or turf it.) De-clutter the place. You’ll feel better!		Increased obligations with children are likely today. Romance is a bit lacklustre as well. It’s not a big deal. This is a brief but sobering influence. Practice related to sports or the arts will be productive. In fact, surprisingly so. Whether it’s your squats or your scales — do them.
	SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)		CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
	You’ve got the domestic jitters. Family members might be a bit glum or critical. Be tolerant, polite and offer someone something delish to eat. We all need comfort food today. However, you might be in the mood to get some work done. Why not?		Don’t get your belly in a rash today about anything. It’s easy to fret or worry about things, but why bother? Negative thinking is rampant today. Don’t let it get you down. Everyone is suffering from this same influence. Throw someone a smile or better yet — a hug.
	AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)		PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20)
	Something to do with your finances might be discouraging. If you do shop, you’ll want something 70 percent off that will last forever. You’re in a practical, no-nonsense frame of mind. (Boa sales are down today.)		Be understanding and gentle with partners and close friends today. It’s so easy to blow people off or ignore them. Don’t do it. People need to have a warm feeling in their tummy today, and it’s going to be tough to get it. Cut loved ones some slack.
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
Author/poet Margaret Atwood (1939) shares your birthday today. You’re clever with words and you’re also intuitive, passionate and fearless. This makes you a powerful communicator. Rarely do you reveal the depth of your feelings because you choose to appear calm, cool and collected. (You know how to act a role.) You want respect and attention, and you generally get it. Your year ahead is social and light-hearted, but it requires a major choice.