Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe Today is Saturday, August 16, 2014 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Advertisement Sun..... 23rd degree Leo Moon..... 11th degree Taurus Mercury..... 1st degree Virgo Venus..... 5th degree Leo Mars..... 12th degree Scorpio Ceres..... 2nd degree Scorpio Jupiter..... 6th degree Leo Saturn..... 17th degree Scorpio Uranus..... 16th degree Aries, retrograde Neptune..... 6th degree Pisces, retrograde Pluto..... 11th degree Capricorn, retrograde Eros..... 26th degree Sagittarius Lunar Node..... 21st degree Libra ZODIACAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep one eye on the bottom line if you don't want to rack up a "too big" bill while shopping, dining or partying. Break out your very best manners. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Claim the high ground when possible today. A sigh of relief can be the natural reaction when good news arrives. Confidence soars in a secure environment. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Creative vision benefits from courageous experimentation. You are eager to embrace the culture, cuisine or history of a region that has newly appeared on your radar. Advertisement CANCER (June 21-July 22): A friend who is considered part of the family may be busy safe-guarding your interests today. You feel empowered when "that certain someone reliable" has your back. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An interest in branching out in a new direction at work or your personal life is likely to be more than a passing whim. You may be onto something with real potential. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are attracted to the predictability of disciplines such as mathematics, engineering and construction today. It can be more satisfying to put something together yourself than it is to buy it pre-assembled. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): What is experienced through the senses of sight, sound, taste, touch and scent seems less confusing to you today than what is perceived through psychic sixth-sense. Take your time analyzing an intuitive perception. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be erroneously looking toward someone else for an answer that can best be found in your own heart today. Unrealistic expectations can put unnecessary strain on a relationship. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Optimism grows when you are able to see obvious results produced through your actions. One person's upbeat attitude can brighten the day for many at work, home or in an institutional setting today. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can turn the hunt for a specific product, a good bargain or "just the right addition" to a collection into a grand adventure by maintaining a high-spirited attitude today. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If no one budges an inch, progress may drag to a halt today. Build upon a strong foundation by engaging in healthy give-and-take. In love, balance between freedom and security is delicate. Advertisement PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Pre-planning builds confidence regarding an upcoming test, task or journey. The pride you take in your actions and creations does not go unnoticed by someone you are pleased to impress. 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.