In the best restaurants, the menus are often well-laid out, easy to read, descriptive and fun. But the menu of life isn't usually like that, if it appears at all. More often we observe the options and lay out the menu ourselves. As Mercury and Neptune square off, poke around to see what's available. Ask questions. Wake up to the full delicious array.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just because something works on paper doesn't mean it will in real life. The logical solutions won't be enough to fix what goes wrong. The key ingredients for success today: creativity, vision, empathy and patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). People make choices that don't seem quite right to you. Of course, you don't have full access to their reasons, their history or what they need to learn for themselves. You still feel pulled to step in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There's a point in which enjoyment tips into "too much," and unfortunately, that line isn't always so easy to see. Getting carried away can be part of the fun, but it's only really fun if there is a safety net.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your offer is changing. Can you put it into words yet? There's something you're delivering that will be better accepted and compensated with the right description. Play with the wording, style and tone. It takes time to get this right.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). No matter what was lost in the past, today is still yours to win. Just lean into your natural tendencies. They won't steer you wrong. The afternoon is for troubleshooting and problem-solving. With a bit of adjustment, you'll make it work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There's plenty of noise and not enough signal today, posing a challenge to clear communication. But if anyone can sidestep the pitfalls, it's you. Expect misinformation. Check sources. Stay out of the arguments; they aren't worth it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Collaboration is the way to multiplied results. Not just more hands, but more ideas and shared energy. And there's a bonus layer: Letting others share credit deepens the satisfaction. So stay open to input. You will be both influential and influenced.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It's a day of threes. You'll move three things out of the way. There will be a shift in the plans, priorities and expectations. You'll delay one thing, say no to another and rethink a third.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You'll master the fine art of being a boss without being bossy. It's a tightrope walk to be sure, but as long as you're paying attention to the feedback others give you, you'll maintain your balance and cross to the other side.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The problem you couldn't solve last week comes back around. This time, approach from a different angle. Consider that the details may be less important than you were making them. This is something that just needs to be done, perhaps imperfectly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Recommit to what you want. Go after it daily. Like the river that cuts through rock, this is not about how powerful or sharp you are; it's about what you can do over time with persistence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You'll make major progress with a project. An easy, relaxed state of mind allows you to focus well and get an impressive amount of work done. Also, upgrading some aspect of your technology will give you a thrill.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (June 3). Welcome to your Year of Sacred Wonderment, when what you hold in holy esteem will nourish your spirit, fill you with awe and prove worthy of your devotion in more practical ways, too. More highlights: Peace becomes a springboard for daring goals and heartfelt connections. Financial aims will be met and surpassed. You'll contribute to solving a problem that is affecting many. Capricorn and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 20, 1, 15 and 3.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: After two decades as a correspondent for CBS's "60 Minutes," Anderson Cooper recently left to spend more time with family and pursue new horizons. Whether ringing in the new year or anchoring "Anderson Cooper 360," Cooper presents in a style indicative of Gemini's finest qualities — bright, wide-ranging intellect, charismatically conveyed. Cooper's moon and Saturn in Aries show the fiery spirit necessary to ask the hard questions, go to the dangerous places and live a public life.

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