TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE

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

Sun........ 5th degree Capricorn

Moon....... 17th degree Aquarius

Mercury.... 6th degree Capricorn, retrograde

Venus...... 7th degree Aquarius

Mars....... 6th degree Aries

Jupiter.... 19th degree Virgo

Saturn..... 11th degree Cancer, retrograde

Uranus..... 30th degree Aquarius

Neptune.... 12th degree Aquarius

Pluto...... 21st degree Sagittarius

Lunar Node. 20th degree Taurus, retrograde

ZODIACTION POINTS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't overwork yourself. Touchiness or grouchiness means you are driving yourself too hard and not having enough fun. Recent issues over your career enter a phase in which they are resolved or seem unimportant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your interest in philosophic issues or scientific discoveries is strong now. A recent period of good fortune can lead to important material benefits in career and health.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The introspective ones can make progress analyzing themselves for better self-understanding. The extroverts can unravel complex problems. Recent concerns over money or home can be seen clearer now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Important communications with associates must be conducted with sobriety. Inappropriate attractions can hamper a productive business relationship. Remember who has your primary loyalty and affection.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your skill in practical and mechanical applications is strong now. Recent difficulties can weigh on your mind, and you are prone to start over-generalizing about the difficulties of your life.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are gregarious and outgoing today. You can be a hit in social settings, as long as you keep the conversation flowing and entertaining. Recent good investments begin to show their value now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The pull of family or traditions is very strong today. You want to learn about old things handed down, as opposed to what's new or innovative. Recent setbacks regarding real estate are reversed now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Initiate communication with people you haven't contacted for a long time. A recent period of success with bold moves needs to be looked at carefully for where you are headed and where you want to go.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): It's important not to try to hoard. The flow of money and resources adds value to them and enriches yourself. You now enter a period in which moderation is an important virtue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Remain open to options today. Good luck can come unexpectedly if you take the opportunity. A recent run of easy results switches gears now and you must apply yourself to maintain momentum.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You readily learn new material, but it has to be something you are interested in. You have trouble focusing under pressure or necessity. An interest in the spiritual side of life awakens in you now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your attention turns to the future and your possible achievements. Review your goals for feasibility and priorities. You now enter a period of potential good luck and material gain.

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.