The moon in Cancer today nurtures the growing awareness of new feelings coming to light within ourselves, though this moon hardly holds exclusive rights over sensitivity. The Gemini sun is thoughtfully responsive, too. This combination strengthens emotional and mental acuity so as new sense perceptions arise, articulating comes easily, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A boring job is an invitation for you to explore your imagination. Take advantage and jump on a flight of fancy. This afternoon brings a lucky conversation in which you can ask for money, and get it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your backup plan is just as good as the original plan. You might as well come up with a plan C, D and E while you're at it. In time, you'll be able to explore each of these with some success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). At the crossroads, part of you wishes that someone would make a decision for you. However, you would not be happy with that outcome for very long. Take this one on solo. You'll be glad you did.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What if you viewed every piece of work you completed as the most beautiful thing you ever accomplished? Try it as an exercise and it might shake you out of a self-depreciating mood. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have an opportunity to trade your talents for cold hard cash. But first you must figure out how you fit into an equation, and what you need to get out of it. It's helpful to get a second and third opinion. 

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 5). You have a new definition of excellence, and you work hard to embody it. It is, however, the laziest days in June that are the luckiest ones for your personal life. Coincidental connections in July signal that you're in the perfect place to grow your dream. Travel and moves figure into October. Leo and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 43, 11 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have been seduced by what you want, and you are now under its spell. It's at the forefront of your mind at all times. The stage is set to complete the cycle, perhaps with a barter, sale or negotiation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You can be proud of the effect you have on the social lives of others. You introduce friends to one another and they start a relationship independent of you. You'll be enriched by the good this does.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're making a special effort because you love someone. Give your action a lot of forethought because you'll be setting a precedent. Make sure your gestures are the kind you wouldn't mind repeating.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The social politics of work and play will amazingly disappear just as soon as you ignore them. You may even be able to pull off a miracle -- like being the one that makes everybody just get along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Expressing yourself is tricky. If you focus on how you're being received, it interferes with your execution. Still, you must read people to get your message across. Despite the challenge, you excel.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You're not as likely to accumulate things as other signs are. Still, you'll pick up a treasure here and there to add to your (probably hidden away) collection. Today's find is stellar.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The topic of relationships takes center stage. You'll learn who is helping whom do what, which inspires you to cast someone in an important role in your own life.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPICS: Is the world getting smaller? Nope, we're more creative about how to see it. Themed travel is the newest way to arrive. LIBRA: If alone, you're intending to meet someone once there, because without your other half, it's half the fun. Libra travel concept: the romantic getaway. Did you know certain resorts cater to couples? What to wear: the expectant look of love. What to bring: romance. Who to bring: Aquarius, Leo. SCORPIO: Your fave trip shares your penchant for invisibility, while allowing you to get up close and personal with the local flavor. Scorpio travel concept: hideaways. With your keen instinct for the unknown, call your adventure "research." What to wear: sunglasses. What to bring: iodine pills. Who to bring: Pisces, Cancer.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: When imperturbable Sandra Bernhard speaks her mind, please don't get all bent out of shape about it -- because being a Gemini, she won't. In fact, sparking a debate on, say, whether the arctic polar bear, the liberal democrat or conservative republican qualify as endangered will only get you going. Gemini truly is unflappable.

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