Today's impeccable new moon in Virgo wipes the slate clean, just great for implementing health strategies, or polishing up any skill. Lovely Venus also sweeps into exquisite Libra today. The people and things we're attracted to are top-notch, a sparkling combination of beauty, intelligence and savoir-faire.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're courageous. You might be moved to do something you haven't done in years. Your personal life fizzes with excitement as a result. News, trips and creative endeavors are on the horizon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're interested in cleaning up a messy relationship, environment or problem. Do get help in with it. Libra and Scorpio have interests that could co-mingle nicely with yours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You've said what you wanted to say. Now you're living in the fall out of those words — and it's not bad at all! In fact, you probably feel freer. And after the initial adjustment, so will the others involved in this scenario.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You're onto a mysterious endeavor. When you ask what destiny will bring you in this regard, you get no answer. It's a blank canvas of pure potentiality, and there was never anything so beautiful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Usually you are unaware of your impact. However, sometimes it's good to know how you're being received. You'll see how you've made a difference in someone's life, and how you can continue to do so.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (AUGUST 30). You'll make a name for yourself in a new arena this year. It may feel now like you're in a big hurry to achieve certain milestones, but relax. Most of the work is already in the bag. The next three months are about synthesizing the elements involved. You'll make a big sale in January. Libra and Sagittarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 35, 34,26 and 19.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Strange ideas pop to mind, many of which won't work, but will be fun to try out nonetheless. It's a time to brainstorm and think of ways to make the most of this new chapter in your life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You're doing something so right and most people don't even see it. The one who does acknowledge you is a kindred spirit and friend. And though you may not see this person often, your connection is imbued with meaning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Social situations are unexpectedly demanding. To avoid being taken advantage of, you must be assertive. Drawing boundaries doesn't always come easily to you so this situation is a fantastic practice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're strong, independent and autonomous. So it's probably challenging for you to relate to that person who seems chronically dependent on others. Your compassion is needed more than your pity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're newly focused on the things that would normally be taken for granted. Your body, family and cultural background all play into your story and now you're seeing their role more clearly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Social situations are best entered when your work is finished. Otherwise you're nervously distracted by all the responsibilities playing in the background. When work concerns are taken care of, you have peace of mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your intuition guides you well, especially when it nudges you toward amusing, impulsive moves. Regardless if you're alone, with friends or in front of an audience, you make a point to never be boring.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Pisces, born March 4, 1967, and my boyfriend is a Virgo, born Sept. 4, 1953. Do you think he is my soul mate, or should I keep searching?"

I believe our souls have many mates. Every person we encounter has something to teach us. I find that it helps some people to stop thinking in terms of "the one" and start thinking about how you can get the most pleasure and learning from the interaction that is happening in the "now moment." I notice retrograde Mercury and the sun joined in Pisces in your chart. You're prone to self-doubt, over-thinking and questioning the good stuff — even a guy you're really into. Because you're preoccupied with the chaos of your changing emotions and thoughts, how you feel about a person in the moment can spin on a dime. When it's good, it's really good, and when it's bad, you start wondering, what if? Compounding this, your Venus in Aries is tempted to go looking for love in all the wrong faces at the slightest dimming of affections. So to answer your question with another question: Is this relationship is a truly unique gem, or part of a larger pattern of uncertainty for you?

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Cameron Diaz has said, "I can get things done if I need to, but I can really be completely irresponsible and procrastinate until the very, very, very bitter end." Some Virgos enjoy confessing their sins (it makes them feel less guilty)! However, this sign does prefer thinking about things over actually doing them, hence the procrastination effect. Meditation could help Cameron find her Zen this year — or next.

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