The beauty of life is, amidst happy, colorful events or storms that appear to blow us off course, something inside of us always remains intact, essentially unchanged. Neptune's relationship with the sun today reminds us of our essence. A moment's contemplation on beauty, nature and inspiration sends us stumbling into the sunshine.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your overactive nervous system is finally given due credit. You spring to the aid of those who need it. Being quick on your feet is all about instinct, and you have the instinct to succeed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're getting tremendous energy from sources you never even considered as fuel. Your ancestors (dead or alive) send you prayers. Nature itself sings your praises. You're a beloved creature of the universe.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you fight with yourself, at least fight fair! What you're into now is a you-on-you battle, and only one of you will be left standing. The good news is that this transformation probably won't be painful, just awkward.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Attractive solutions are out there for you. Just because something has a pretty sheen to it doesn't mean it should automatically be considered suspect. Sometimes things look good because they are good.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Why automatically assume that the most difficult way is the best way? The opposite is usually true. The path of least resistance beckons. Your lucky partner in adventure is a Capricorn.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (JUNE 14). Seize the opportunity to explore your talents. You're making friends as you do. A fabulous career direction begins with July's strong choices. How do you know it's the right plan for you? Like a high-powered magnet, it pulls you along, seeming to reverse the effects of gravity. Satisfy a voracious appetite for love with a Cancer or Capricorn! Lucky numbers this year are 5, 32, 9, 15 and 44.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's a party going on in your head, even if some of today's activities wouldn't normally be considered something to celebrate. Someone new will want to join in with all of that fun you're having.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You refuse to see any situation as tragic or futile and are determined to find whatever advantage might exist. You'll be successful in this quest, brightening the world for you and the ones you love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). All it takes is one sound decision to usher more love and money into your life. It's not a hard one to make, but it does require humble learning and the tenacity to see this cycle through to the final stages.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The new people coming into your life have no idea who you are, so feel free to playfully create it for them. And if you're misunderstood, this is only because they've never met someone like you before.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Whatever opposition you encounter, just know that it's what you need in order to fly to the next height. Tonight, you are impressive on your own merits, so it's not necessary to financially overextend yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your strong need to express your feelings means it's about time you did. I won't say you've got nothing to lose, but aren't some things worth dumping anyhow? And what you stand to gain is spectacular.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're dreaming up new ways to get rich. Having your own business is one way to wealth, not the only one to consider, though. Read up on smart investing. Someone who builds a fortune out of almost nothing inspires you.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a Pisces and have been seeing a Sagittarius for two years. He has been asking me to move in with him for the last six months. We both have great feelings for each other, but haven't said I love you. Who should be the first to say those words, or do they have to be spoken? Please help me. I am a fish going in all directions."

Gee, while no one really has to say those three words, especially if the feelings of affection and friendship are present, you may need to know (to quote the Bee Gees), "How deep is your love?" before you move in. Pisces women do not choose a mate on a whim. And Sagittarius men may appear cavalier about such decisions. However, to have your best interest at heart and address them, he's got to know what they are. I think it's just a matter of syncing up for you two. I suggest having a discussion about what moving in together means to the both of you. Is this about marriage for you? His main concern may be whose in charge of the remote. Comparing notes will help sort out your fears from the facts. And if you discover you do need to exchange "I love you's" before you move in together, that's absolutely valid, too.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Geminis Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are the quintessential twins: they're popular, charming and surely the life of every social scene. And as they do everything side by side, you gotta wonder, is being half of a whole all it's cracked up to be? They clearly love each other. And this year, each girl breaks away from her twin to discover her own identity in the world.

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