TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE

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

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

Moon.............. 17th degree Taurus

Mercury........... 5th degree Capricorn

Venus............. 25th degree Capricorn

Mars.............. 18th degree Sagittarius

Jupiter........... 8th degree Sagittarius

Saturn............ 25th degree Leo, retrograde

Uranus............ 12th degree Pisces

Neptune........... 19th degree Aquarius

Pluto............. 27th degree Sagittarius

Lunar Node........ 20th degree Pisces, retrograde

ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are apt to spend beyond your means for luxuries. Keep spending under control and assess long-term income versus the expenditures you're tempted to pile up. You feel 'tis the season for getting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Disagreements threaten to undermine good will and cooperation. Be willing to learn from others; don't let an entrenched position discount what others have learned which you also need to know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Preconceived or fanciful beliefs tend to crowd out practical and realistic thinking. This would be a good time to reprogram your mind with positive affirmations but a bad one for trying to practice them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may find it hard to believe that a partner continues to care. You're challenged to be forgiving of mistakes and not to jump to the conclusion that your trust has been betrayed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You seem to be left doing most of the work today but see this as setting an example. If possible, there may be others to whom you can delegate routine tasks and, perhaps, teach new skills.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You want to take it easy when there are still a lot of responsibilities to discharge. Don't rest until business is taken care of, lest bad feelings and irritation result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People -- perhaps even yourself -- do not act with the dignity expected of you. Be sensitive of others' feelings even when yours are ignored. You're challenged to keep the high road in manners.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many of your weak points can be highlighted today. You want to go with your strengths but take time to improve yourself and become better at different aspects of your tasks to which you're unaccustomed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Projects must proceed cautiously and according to plan. There is little room for spontaneous changes. There should be a sound reason for everything, converging on your intended result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You're apt to think you're the automatic center of attention. People can become annoyed at vanity now. Put others first and be more inquisitive about their welfare.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): This would be a good day to relax and stay away from stressful situations. Your mood doesn't allow you to cope well with difficulties. If possible, enjoy good entertainment and let yourself heal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your feelings are variable and confusing today. You may not have a clear idea how close you want people to be nor under what circumstances. Shows of affection can be misinterpreted.

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.