TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE

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

Sun........ 9th degree Capricorn

Moon....... 25th degree Scorpio

Mercury.... 28th degree Capricorn

Venus...... 23rd degree Scorpio

Mars....... 19th 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): You are feeling unfocused today. Make an extra effort to make yourself useful. It's easy to drift without external pressures forcing your hand. Take responsibility for your own fate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are feeling anxious at work now. You must make extra effort to do what's expected of you and more. Endeavor to become more valuable to your employer. You must be considered extra special.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Determination and thoroughness should characterize your work ethic today. You do well in isolation; a noisy environment is distracting. Having too many people around erodes your effectiveness.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You are feeling alone and isolated now. Seek to become involved with solutions to social problems. Volunteer work or charitable donations are possible. Plug yourself into a worthwhile cause.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You're feeling confused today, and the best antidote is formulating your own objectives. Once you know where you're going, it's easy to know how to get there, and thus know what you should be doing now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Situations challenge your expertise today. You are feeling you can't cope or don't have the required skills. Be willing to specialize and to give up some fun. Address fear through acquiring skills.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You're in situations involving fraud or deception. Face it squarely and educate yourself on the moral and legal aspects. Become your own expert instead of relying solely on the expertise of others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You feel uncomfortable working with others, but also can't do everything yourself. Be willing to trust others, but also be sure you're dependable and willing to try. Payback is in the air.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Romance comes to a standstill today. Serious issues must be addressed now and there seems little time for small talk. You can show your love best through practical work, not gushy feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be willing to spend a little extra on your health. Preventive measures, especially through nutrition, is well worth the expense. Worrisome issues can be addressed through cleanliness.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You're in a period of malaise now. Vague anxieties can be addressed by seeking to put romance and finances in order. The best solution to worry is positive activity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are in situations requiring trust now. Guard against deceit and treachery. If you're with people you can't trust, a change is necessary. Self-reliance addresses many troubling issues.

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.