Aries (March 21 - April 19) After a day of washing the windows, scrubbing the tub and cleaning the dishes, your hands may be raw and ragged. At the first sign of pruning, or maybe a rash from dish soap, put down the sponge and call it a day. Your hands need a well-deserved rest.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Don't just wipe an old rag over the surfaces of your home -- caress them with a towel and massage wood polish into your finest surfaces. Just as you would never use a metal utensil in a non-stick pan, avoid using rough, dirty fabrics on your most special pieces.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Yes, of course, the event you are planning is special enough on its own, but there are certain touches that would make it even better. Handmade invitations and a personalized menu for the guest of honor are excellent places to start. Above all, it's the thought that counts.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Consider the small details on your way home today. Does the fence squeak as you shut the gate behind you? Is there one step on the stairs that moans? Identify these little nuisances in your house, and decide if you find them annoying or charming.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) You are at your happiest when you are making things, be it food, art, or crafts. But today you may dwell on your role on the planet and wonder how you could use less. Think of creative ways to recycle, extending the life of these things that you love so well. Consider your cosmic footprint.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Getting started on a project is always the hardest part. Has a friend asked recently how you learned to crochet? Or perhaps looked longingly as you showed off your latest handmade vase? Take the time to teach a friend and watch your creativity feed off of each other.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) With a flip-flop in hand and courage in your chest, you will prove to yourself this week that you can kill a scary bug without your housemate to protect you. In fact, you can chop firewood, change a spark plug, and handle a table saw, to boot. Gather your confidence -- you have the capability to do anything.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) When it comes to your garden, the word 'organic' is as foreign and tantalizing as a lychee fruit. You know that it will not only yield healthier results, but is also completely accessible. All you have to do is read up on how and you're ready to get started.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) As you sit down to teach a friend the art of weaving this evening, she may pick up in 10 minutes what it took you five years to learn. Be supportive and don't let on to your envy. Accept that skills percolate and bloom in their own ways at their own rate.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Though you're desperate to get out of town without a hassle, it's worth your while to investigate the best person to look after your house in your absence. Even if you have to interview endless dog walkers or landscapers, find the right fit for this very important job.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) While on the top layer of the ground covering this morning, you will spot a thin layer of frost, you'll grin thinking about the bulbs beneath the surface. Take joy in the things to come -- if there's one thing you can count on, it's daffodils in springtime.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) As you flip through the book on screen printing you checked out of the library, you realize you don't need to know the history of the craft, just the basics. Cut to the chase today and don't get bogged down in details. The things that captivate you are more elementary than they seem.
Charles McDonald and Nate Tice's latest mock draft has five quarterbacks off the board in the top 13, a big-time weapon for Aaron Rodgers and some steals in the second half of the first round.
One common thread runs between Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun's departure and the death knell for GE next week: Jack Welch. Veteran financial journalist Allan Sloan notes that of the CEOs Welch mentored, four succeeded while 13 failed.