The Aquarius moon is social, philanthropic and generous. Charitable acts will abound, though not in the classic sense of giving to an actual nonprofit organization. It's more about seeing people in need and helping. Be the one to give a warm smile to someone who seems lonely, or an extra hand to someone who seems overloaded.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You're excited to make a small change. What you may not realize is that this minor adjustment will affect everything else about your life. Put your energy into making your new habit stick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll be getting to know someone, which to you is more important than making sure that they know you. You're already acquainted with your life story. So you'll be inclined to listen rather than emote.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). All day you snap along at an athletic pace. When you feel a bit on edge you know that it's time to coolly withdraw from the franticness of life and enjoy an evening of pristine solitude.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your friends are a reflection of whom you'd like to be, so your choice of company is extremely revealing. Your hidden ambitions (perhaps secret even to you) are alive in these relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What's been plaguing your thoughts may have been a real problem once upon a time, but now it's becoming just an annoying mental habit. Take hold of your thought processes by choosing something positive to focus on.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (DECEMBER 2). You are a fearless pioneer this and in the years to come many will be glad for the path that you will forge this year. This month you tell loved ones what you need and they supply it. In January, you have the final say in an important matter. There's an exciting breakthrough in February. April brings romance and love. Scorpio and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 33, 23, 17, 45 and 49.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone you know is in a position of great advantage, having been privileged in ways very few are and yet this person is still dissatisfied. It makes you feel more grateful for what you have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Relationships are the most important ingredient of a high-quality life. Forgo the minor details and let some of your plans fall off the schedule in favor of connecting with your friends and family.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A choice you made will surprise you. You don't feel completely in control of your actions. Ask yourself if this represents a replay of a childhood experience with someone else recreating the role of your parents.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). No word or deed stands alone. Find out where others are coming from so that you can take everything that is said to you in the correct context. Let the intention behind things be what gives them meaning.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When your rhythm is off step with others, a simple trip to the post office or grocery store can be fraught with awkward misunderstandings about who goes first, what happens next, etc. Slow down.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your association with an earth sign — Taurus, Virgo or Capricorn — will be crucial to your security. Someone of this element supports your individuality and encourages you to speak your mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It's all right for you to be different from others. You're probably feeling like staying quiet and still. You don't have to perform for anyone or be "on" all of the time. You're valued because you just are.

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY LIST: Do you know what you want yet? Be proactive and you just may be able to avoid that pile of lovely stuff you'll never use. It's better for the planet if you tell people in specific terms what you really would enjoy to save them from buying what will soon become useless stuff. And if you haven't decided on anything yet, maybe this will jog your imagination: ARIES: It's true that most exercise equipment doesn't get used as much as the buyer thinks it will before he or she makes the purchase. However, Aries, you are the exception to the rule. You get major enjoyment, not to mention results, out of new workout gadgetry, DVDs, sports clothing, trainers — anything to keep your exercise routine fresh. You might also enjoy tickets to special events like concerts and games. TAURUS: Your taste is so discerning this year that you would be wise to mention not only the item you want, but its brand, make and model. Deluxe items always captivate you. Jewelry is high on the list, and so are accessories for your car, fine chocolates or gourmet foods. GEMINI: Of course you need the best phone and phone plan you can possibly get. Other items that ramp up your communication style include a camera, fine stationary and pens.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The complicated life of pop star Britney Spears gets slightly simpler this year as matures through lessons in family love. With Venus in Capricorn this fiery Sagittarian does have a strong need of family tradition and ritual. When she centers her routine on what's best for her children, her own life will settle into a better groove. New, more stable romantic influences are also in store.

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