The double earth combination of the Virgo sun and Taurus moon places our attention and efforts firmly on the physical world. There's a laundry list of things to take care of: the trees need pruning, the closet cleaning. Procrastination may be an issue, although with a little elbow grease, progress is virtually guaranteed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). As the warrior of the zodiac, it always catches you a little off guard when you hit a passive mood. Sometimes you just don't feel like putting up a fight. Your rebelliousness kicks in later, when it's more appropriate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are busy and getting busier. You no longer can accommodate inadequate systems or inconveniencing friends. Try and keep relationships extremely casual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have so much energy that it behooves you to burn off some of it in exercise or adventuring. As far as your career goes, there's a puzzle to be solved. Answers come to you when you're not thinking about work.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Family and children are on your mind. You are willing to make personal sacrifices in order to teach someone else. But you also need to know that your guidance is being followed. You'll get evidence tonight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your entrepreneurial spirit emerges. You have so many good ideas now that you could easily hit on the next big thing. Of course it's your follow-through that matters most.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (SEPTEMBER 18). You rein in your habits to create what you want this year. Relationships thrive as you model the behavior you want from others. Training helps you hone your expertise in November. By December you see the financial benefit. January shows an important change in location. Your social life shimmers in June. Aries and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 10, 32, 43 and 14.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Dealing with your nearest and dearest takes great emotional intelligence these days. Luckily, you've got that and plenty of it. There's a knowing way about you. Others won't question your authority.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Where people disagree, you can help. You're just a genius when it comes to dreaming up compromises. You see where each person can give in the name of healing and harmony.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You wake up thinking about winning — whether it's a sale, a game or a heart. Your intention is focused. You believe that the fruition of your desire will make everyone's life better, and that's the magic key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People seem to get more dramatic when they are around you. Loved ones give you a show to remember. When they release their inner clown or tragedian, you're there to support.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You're becoming more aware of the many planes of existence simultaneously affecting your life. In quiet moments, you'll be amused by how clearly you can see what you didn't see before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You've figured out how to get into an exclusive situation that you used to want so badly to be a part of. And now you're wondering why you thought it would be so great. Some things look better from the outside.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're experienced. What you learned in the past makes you quick and wise. Keep your eyes open and your reflexes sharp. You'll get the chance to excel quickly where others have toiled away for years.

ASTROLOGICAL TOPICS: Your Egyptian zodiac sign — In the Egyptian zodiac, a deity, totem animal, a combination of the two, or the Nile River describe one's character. Which are you? Dates: Apr. 1-19, Nov. 8-17 Sign: Thoth. Portrayed as an ibis bird on the Nile River, Thoth "spread the word" of progress. Thoth-born are builders in every way, preserving the wisdom of antiquities by improving them. With agile, inventive minds, these people are natural entrepreneurs. Dates: Apr. 20-May 7, Aug. 12-19 Sign: Horus. Horus' eye was injured while battling Set to redeem his father, Osiris, but was healed, immortalized as "the eye of Horus." Horus people are motivated by justice, which brings conflict, but presents potential for renewed understanding. As the eye is a window to the soul Horus-born possess insight into human character. Dates: May 9-27, June 29-July 13. Sign: Anubis. The Jackal-headed god charged rituals and rites of death. This may sound macabre, but for Egyptians, death was a glorious invitation into eternal life. Anubis people hold the tension between light and dark, so they have powerful personalities. Anubis gifts are: psychological understanding, realism and compassion.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Fashion icon and Virgo Leslie "Twiggy" Lawson once embodied the paragon of perfection. She was also scrutinized for her weight, but this was likely a side effect of being an ideal, rather than real. Virgo-born are abstemious, but they're also unusually health conscious. Twiggy, like many Virgos, is capable of putting off today's gratification for tomorrow's reward, which is great for dieting!

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