Mercury in mysterious Scorpio forms an exciting alliance with Uranus in spiritual Pisces. This highlights our fascination with "the beyond," and not just in the heavenly sense. Sure, we're interested in ghosts and other worldly phenomenon, but this also pertains to what's beyond the neighbor's gate, the city limits or what's over the rainbow.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will notice that the people around you are intelligent in ways different from your own brand of smarts, and you can appreciate and utilize those differences. Delegate tasks based on what you're finding out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just when you're ready to relax into the routine of regular daily habits someone comes along to upset the order. Have a sense of humor about it, as this is precisely the right level of stress needed to get back your zest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are aware of the subtleties in your environment and will notice what has changed since yesterday. One benefit is that you catch what needs maintenance or repair early on before it turns into a problem.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You'll work behind the scenes to make things better for a group of people you care about. It's the type of work you won't always be credited for, and at the same time it's immensely satisfying.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A noisy, bright and all-around stimulating environment excites and inspires you for a while. Then after a few hours you'll need to return to your safe cocoon to process all you've experienced.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (NOVEMBER 15). This year your goals will change many times, as you realize more and more that what you need already exists within you. Your purpose gets more soulful and life gets simpler, too. A loving partner flows with where you're at. Your social life takes interesting turns in November. Financial bonuses come in March and July. Leo and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 40, 21, 43, 5 and 1.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When someone asks for the recipe for that dish you make, or requires relationship pointers, you're stymied. There are things you do, though you don't technically know how — they come naturally to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are faithful to your priorities and dutiful in your support of your loved ones. However, do be mindful with your help and avoid giving advice where it will not be appreciated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You're like a creative child in that you follow your instincts freely without a worry about the material consequences. This could mean you make a mess of your clothes or the rug, but you smile all the while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A problem requires the wisdom you can only get from detachment. Get some distance. Back off until you lose sight of an issue. What you can't see with your eyes, you'll see with your heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Other people's moods affect you more than usual. It's not your job to make everyone happy, though you can certainly be a stabilizing force. Though the best move of all is to make yourself happy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Friends see opportunities that they think are right for you. Their assessment may be a little off, and it's interesting to see just how. But there is something of value to be gained from this referral.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Something you want to be a part of is happening so far away from you, it may as well be a different world. Well, if you can't get to that party, you can certainly make your own, which will be every bit as good.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm super sensitive and things bug me that don't seem to bother anyone else. I don't like when people talk to me in the morning. I don't like loud noise and hate the sound of leaf blowers, air conditioners and fans. I'm disturbed when things are too bright or the wrong temperature. My husband thinks I have an obsessive-compulsive disorder, but I just tell him that I'm a Pisces. Or do you think I should go on medication? I don't have a problem with the way I am, but sometimes I think it's all a little much for him."

Pisces are a highly sensitive sign and many of you fish people are overwhelmed by strong sensory input. Focus on the positive aspects of your sensitivity: for instance, the way you can read people and know when they are lying or when they are in love with you. And how about the way you are deeply affected by beauty and music and can be wonderfully absorbed in the world of a story or in your own fantasyland. Your inner life is rich and you enrich others by sharing your insights. If your life is in working order, why change a thing? Except maybe to be occasionally sweeter to your mostly tolerant husband!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The heir apparent Prince Charles devotes his energies to royal duty and charitable work, having established 15 charities and taken an interest in particular with environmental issues and urban planning. Mercury and lucky Jupiter in the global-minded sign of Sagittarius indicate that his ideas are progressive, and his way of putting them across is quite influential.

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