A Challenge From Jupiter

The planet of luck in the sign of commerce challenges us to get a result faster, cheaper or simpler, and then offers bonus points if we figure out how to maximize the enjoyable part of the work and minimize the rest. Much will boil down to excellent organization. It's not about a good list or method, rather it's about an entire system and an attitude of efficiency.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your every move is one of gratitude. In a sense, even your ambition will be an acknowledgement, as you are building on what you already have. The appreciation you feel will compound and attract more of the good stuff.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you were younger, you imagined your adult self doing what you now do daily. And though it's now commonplace, the childhood wonder is still in there somewhere. Let that child be impressed by you. You're impressive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love changes things. The love for one person makes you more loving to all. Every bit of love flowing from your heart improves relationships and ripples out to the population at large.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Cultural exploration leads to spiritual connection. Whether celebrating traditions from distant lands or convening in a serene gathering at a sacred place, you'll be drawn to the exotic and unfamiliar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). What's the least you could do? It's not a question for the lazy today, rather it's for the wise souls who realize that trying too hard often has an effect opposite of what's intended. Do enough to be effective and no more.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You don't know someone until you see how they are under different circumstances. In the spirit of inclusion, you extend your trust anyway and, over time, learn what you can expect from a person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You've told your story many times and in different ways, too, because you're learning to cater to your audience. The ability to read a room and give them what you think they need and want will make you money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may disagree, but you don't disrespect. You're open to hearing other points of view, even ones you'll probably never agree with, because compassion doesn't require agreement; it requires empathy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your mind is working on all cylinders to solve a complex problem. While the thought process is layered, ultimately, the solution will be simple, elegant, inexpensive and effective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know yourself from the inside out, but you know other people from the outside in. This is just one more reason not to make comparisons. Unless you're comparing reversible jackets, the logic falls apart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Responsibility gives structure to your time. It seems like this would limit your freedom, but it actually works in the opposite way, helping you feel a sense of urgency to prioritize the things that make you feel most vital.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Follow the instructions and you'll get the expected result. Add a twist or break a rule and you'll get a unique result, and the immense satisfaction of knowing it's all yours.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 20). You're talented, hardworking and, in the season ahead, also super lucky. You'll stay in a state of readiness and make good on a succession of opportunities. More highlights: New connections enrich your personal life, open professional doors and pay you, too. You'll upgrade aspects of your lifestyle that activate your most vital self. Libra and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 16, 2, 20 and 11.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Few have had a more positive impact on children's media than the gentle-spirited Fred Rogers. The ordained minister had a simple message: "Love yourself and others." At a time when children's programming was limited to cartoon violence, he pleaded with government officials for a better way. Roger's natal sun, moon and Mercury were all in Pisces, the sign of empathy.

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