TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE

Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (7 a.m. EST):

Sun........ 7th degree Capricorn

Moon....... 27th degree Libra

Mercury.... 27th degree Capricorn

Venus...... 21st degree Scorpio

Mars....... 18th degree Scorpio

Jupiter.... 18th degree Leo, retrograde

Saturn..... 25th degree Gemini, retrograde

Uranus..... 27th degree Aquarius

Neptune.... 10th degree Aquarius

Pluto...... 19th degree Sagittarius

Lunar Node. 9th degree Gemini

ZODIACTION POINTS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Those who must work today will find their job unsatisfactory. Stay mentally sharp to avoid supervisory disapproval. While temporarily difficult, today is crucial for establishing reliability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be suspicious if you're being pushed into serving narrow interests. You can raise your sights to help many. Your willingness to take chances can be a virtue if applied toward greater good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You're prone to promise more than you can achieve now. You can be argumentive or say things that promote arguments. Be sensitive to others' sensitivities unless you have an airtight case.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You're willing to risk a lot on slim chances today, and the odds are against you. You can be goaded by provocation; keep your cool and focus on your own will and purpose. Don't gamble.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You're apt to react carelessly to the way people behave. Bad behavior is no excuse for more of the same from you. Set an example. Be careful how you spend money today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Be careful what you say today. When expressing your opinions, you should be able to back them up reasonably. You're apt to substitute generalities for facts and bias for logic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Staying at home probably will cause a lot of upsets today. Go outside and find a refreshing change of pace. Seek your own agenda; if you stay around others, you put yourself at their mercy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You tend to rebel against authority, but what you really need to do is establish credibility. Satisfy others that you're responsible; resentment can make you do the opposite.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You're apt to boast before the fact, or else exaggerate your role afterward. Make your story fit the facts, or else live the heroic role you want to have when the opportunity arises.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You keep yourself busy and mentally active today. You're sensitive to limitations and seek ways past or around them. New ways of getting through to people's understanding are necessary,

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You see the best way to get what you want is to be in charge. Stay in control of yourself, for you're apt to substitute bluster and threats for real management.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You look for shortcuts and can even resort to cheating today. Cutting corners can have adverse outcomes; follow the rules and guidelines. Enhance your health by following nutritional advice.

These interpretations are based on the aspects and positions of the planets in relation to each Sun-sign. They indicate the general mood and issues of the day as you experience them. Be creative in applying your forecast to the actual circumstances of your life.