HOROSCOPE

YOU BORN TODAY You are charming and understanding. You also are quick to analyze and categorize information. This is the perfect year to explore meditation, yoga or any discipline that will help you get a better understanding of who you are. This is also a year of teaching and learning. What you learn this year will be crucial for your progress and success next year.

Birthdate of: Melissa Leo, actress; Robert Herjavec, businessman/investor; Amy Winehouse, singer/songwriter.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Be careful today. Your natural inclination is to deal with financial matters, especially taxes, debt, insurance issues or inheritances. Don't do this -- not today.

TAURUS (April 20 to May20)

Enjoy hanging out with friends and partners today; however, keep things casual. This is a poor day to agree to anything important because it will come to nothing.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Be patient with co-workers on the job today. Tiny misunderstandings, shortages and delays will be frustrating. Cut everyone some slack -- including yourself.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

This is a marvelous day for any creative project, because you can think outside the box. You are imaginative and full of original ideas. Write them down!

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

You will enjoy a chance to cocoon at home and relax among familiar surroundings. You're not ambitious today. Quite the opposite. You want to take it easy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

Double-check important communications today, because this is a kind of day when mistakes will occur. People are casual and will overlook details. Expect a lot of daydreaming.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

This is a poor day to spend money on anything other than gas, food or entertainment. If you want to shop, wait until tomorrow. This includes minor purchases or big purchases like buying a house or a company.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Today the Moon is in your sign, but it's so loosey-goosey! That's why you feel like a helium balloon that is floating free in the sky. The good news is it's a creative day for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

You will enjoy any chance to meditate or ponder ideas in solitude today. You certainly don't feel ambitious. You would rather hide somewhere and relax.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

You will enjoy socializing with others today, especially friends and groups. Avoid important topics. Just keep things light.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Do not volunteer for anything today or agree to anything important when talking to parents, bosses, teachers or VIPs. This is a poor day for serious decisions. Forewarned is forearmed.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

You will be delighted to see museums, art galleries and beautiful places or take a drive in the country, because you want to enjoy beauty today. You also want to relax. Yes!