Happy New Year! No, that's not an April Fools' joke -- not exactly. Many ancient cultures celebrated the start of a new year on or around April 1st, just 12 days after the vernal equinox. The Pisces moon is void-of-course for an exceptionally lengthy amount of time, raising the level of absurdity and silliness for this day of fools.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You show up and deliver. And though you're about as constant as a machine, you give from the heart and put the full force of your spirited personality into your contribution like no machine ever could.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You'll balance your work and family with such skill that you'll have others asking you how you do it. Tomorrow this gets trickier, though. Stick with what's working for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have earned your network. Some of your relationships have sustained over a long period of time. Your ties will stay strong through the mutual giving you do over the next 10 days.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Seek high visibility assignments. You need publicity in order to move forward with what you want to do. Make sure people know about your work. You'll be paid for your name recognition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You will take a liking to a less experienced individual and feel suddenly protective of this person. If you take this person under your wing and show her how things are done, you will later be rewarded.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may start out the day feeling puzzled or creatively blocked, but by the end of the day, you'll feel motivated. You'll have a solution to your problem, and you'll be ready to make your next move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is a bit of information that has been held back. Ask a few more questions, and you'll soon sniff it out. This will be the key you've needed to move to the next level.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll give recognition where it's due and where it's not due. You may praise someone who didn't contribute much or give a compliment in advance. In the end, everyone will perform better because of your uplifting words.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you set aside time with someone special, make that time inviolate. Take measures to be sure the appointment can't be canceled, postponed or interrupted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Daydreaming is a stress-free escape. It doesn't cost anything, and as long as your imaginings are mostly beautiful and positive, there are no harmful side effects, either.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Guinness World Records does not accept claims for beauty, as it is not objectively measurable. You would be wise to take a similar stance, as you will be among those with varied tastes and preferences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). New ambitions embolden you. You will be inspired to try to do what you never thought you could do. It will take time and practice to succeed in this endeavor, and eventually you will.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 1). Your curiosity will lead you to different parts of the world. You come to a deeper appreciation of loved ones, which will be reflected in your ever-strengthening bonds. This month, colleagues will rise to your high standards of integrity and fair play. There's a financial payoff in May. You'll reach a milestone in August. Taurus and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 41, 20 and 16.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: Give and take appropriately. If someone gives too much, you will suspect this person of trying to control you. TAURUS: You do the unexpected. That's what makes you so attractive and interesting. GEMINI: You hold allure for someone who doesn't know you well. Make it last by staying a bit mysterious. CANCER: Every good businessperson knows that scarcity of supply drives demand. You will use this principle in your love life. LEO: Your smile sets the tone for a perfect date. VIRGO: You may be calm on the outside, but others can sense the untamed energy just below your surface. LIBRA: You can inspire your love to be the best person he or she can be -- but your love must ultimately do the work alone. SCORPIO: Act from the heart. Obligation is not the same thing as love. SAGITTARIUS: An exciting romantic contender will be drawn in by your intelligence. CAPRICORN: You will eliminate your need of someone, and this makes the person want you all the more. AQUARIUS: Your quiet respect for yourself and others is classy. PISCES: Share and care, but hold something back, too -- avoid over-familiarity.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Pisces and Aries may be next-door neighbors on the zodiac wheel, but they are not so alike. As the last sign, Pisces is an old soul and an amalgamation of every preceding sign. In contrast, Aries represents spiritual youth and vigor. Pisces has wisdom to teach Aries. And as it is with all good teaching, the teacher learns from the student's reaction and application of the knowledge.

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