Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your friends have arrived and you can hear their laughter in the other room. Unfortunately, you're still stuck in the kitchen. Before you skip steps and rush through the recipe, try to coerce a favorite guest to help you finish things up the right way.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) The flowers in your yard may be so beautiful and fragrant today that you won't be able to resist putting a few in your hair or weaving a bundle of blooms into a necklace. Appreciate the jasmine that grows in your garden by wearing it close to your skin.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) What good is that adorable stationery in your desk drawer if you don't write a letter now and then? Don't let correspondence be an anomaly. Take an hour out of your day to write a few quick notes. Your letters will pleasantly surprise your friends.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You've gone to great lengths to avoid the mess you made a couple of days ago, but now's the time to clean it up. Whether you need to scour the waffle iron or pick up the colored pencils on the kitchen table, get to it and move on to the next project.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Think strategically as you map out your day. Don't bank on accomplishing everything -- just figure out how to achieve your goals with the most happiness. Spend the morning in the yard pruning bushes before it gets too hot; then use the afternoon to pay bills by the air conditioner.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Think simplicity today. Patterns, recipes, and complicated bills will simply unfold before you -- the steps will seem as natural and obvious as breathing or eating. Enjoy the workings of your mind within your environment today.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) How many times have you overcooked the rice or scorched the frittata on a rather high heat? High quality kitchenware, not your timing, keeps your pots and pans in great condition.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) A summer cold may ruin your beach day even if you're not the one who feels sick. Instead of lying around in the sand, spend your summer day cooking soup for your sick friend -- and don't forget that pitcher of fresh-squeezed o.j.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Take care of the details during the week so you won't have to think about anything this weekend. Don't let a single item slip through the cracks. Check off everything from laundry to errands to grocery shopping. With a little planning, relaxation will be imminent.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Your hard work is finally beginning to pay off. That big, brown patch of soil is slowly becoming green, sprayed here and there with a splash of color. Enjoy the transformation of your yard -- take photos liberally as you would of a newborn child.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Although everyone chipped in to plant the garden, priorities have changed. If your housemates can't commit to basic upkeep, try to sweeten the deal: Repay a day of weeding with a freshly baked pie.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) The overwhelming newspaper pile near the entryway and the decade-old magazines under the coffee table are out of control. Stop berating yourself for letting the problem run wild. Dive in and tie up the stacks with twine. Recycle -- you'll feel a great weight lifted off your back.
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