Aries (March 21 - April 19) Working in like-minded groups will bring all-around positive results today and you can carry this sentiment into your kitchen. Bring winter vegetables from the same family together to create a harmonious meal. Carrots (from the parsley family) will make a warm and hearty centerpiece -- can you integrate their cousins, parsnips and fennel?
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) As you begin to dream together with your housemates at the kitchen table about your spring garden, you may find there is a bit of a power struggle at play. Try to create a space that allows others' ideas to flow as freely as yours -- it's a time of exploration and brainstorming that will flourish in the absence of boundaries.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) You feel the need for radical change in your home decor and seek out foreign influences as inspiration. Look toward the brilliant colors, fabrics and tiles of Morocco, the delicate designs of homemade Japanese paper, or the lucidity of Venetian glass to create the needed stimulation.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Today is a typical day for your inward nature to flourish in the cozy comfort of your home, but it would do you good to step outside just a bit and find your feelings of security within the walls of your greenhouse. Allow yourself to spend hours in its warmth while you care for your sprouting plants and herbs, organize your seeds and clean your tools and clay pots.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) You have the ability to come up with new and innovative solutions for problems in your home that have been plaguing you for some time. You simply need to give yourself the time and the space to put your creative powers to work. Take time while cooking or cleaning today to let yourself meditate on your challenge at hand.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) While you're craving to get outside and dirty your hands, you also love this time of year when you can plan and strategize your garden for the next season. Pore over your yard and garden catalogs -- is it time to add a greenhouse or invest in new patio furniture? Your seed catalogs make you downright giddy -- savor this time and don't make any impulsive decisions.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) With the blustery wind outside, you find yourself encouraged to stay in and devote your energy to making your home as cozy and comfortable as possible. Find a pattern for a colorful afghan throw to wrap yourself in while you watch TV, peruse your cookbooks for soothing soup recipes and consider replacing windows or window coverings that may let that cold wind inside.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You are a magician in the kitchen and have a special knack for finding vegetables and spices that complement each other beautifully in dishes that otherwise might be less than exciting. How can you integrate coriander, garlic, cumin and thyme with winter favorites such as carrots, potatoes, leeks and cabbage?
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Though you've always had an adverse reaction to the idea of mixing fruit chutneys with grilled meat, try your best to keep an open mind as a member of your household or a friend does the cooking tonight. Cranberries, citrus and pears can be wonderful additions to a meal, adding healthy and zesty winter fruit to your diet.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) It's so exciting to choose the seeds for your spring garden, and with so many fabulous vegetables, fruits and flowers to choose from, it could take all month! Take your time as you make decisions that will influence your future menu, weekend garden work schedule, and the bouquets that will grace your tables.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You're at the height of your ability to dream with your intellect rather than your emotions, and the inspirations will flow from your fingertips like a luscious juice from a fresh-squeezed orange. Toast winter with a tall glass of the sweet, orange nectar as you visualize the brilliance of your future garden.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You've tried many tactics to rid your consciousness of the excess thoughts running through your head, but tasks such as cleaning or cooking just won't do the trick. Occupy yourself with something that won't let your mind wander -- listen to a downloaded book while you vacuum or knit away while your mind feasts on a public television documentary.
Former New York Yankees left-hander Fritz Peterson died at the age of 82. He is probably best known exchanging wives with teammate Mike Kekich in the 1970s.