Aries (March 21 - April 19) You have the knack to turn that recipe with Swiss chard into something unforgettable. You're channeling a bevy of independent thoughts and unique ideas, so anything you come in contact with will evolve beyond the boring and mundane into something fabulous and intriguing.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You love your food processor, but your mother might really be old fashioned, and never use the thing. Even though a gadget floats your boat, stick to what you know about people when considering gifts this holiday season. Don't take a risk for someone else based on your own personal taste.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Using environmentally friendly cleansers and reducing paper towel consumption are important parts of your cleaning routine, but don't criticize others about their housekeeping style. Preaching is not the best way to get your point across today.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Your flow of energy is a little off today as you operate in fits and starts, desiring to follow through but distracted and plagued by interruptions. Avoid involved projects that require lots of attention, and instead concentrate on tasks such as watering the houseplants, cooking a light dinner, matching socks and sewing missing buttons.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Your passion for travel is surging through your veins today and you may find it difficult to feel grounded in your home. Let yourself daydream about visiting temples in Kyoto, eating fresh pineapple in Hawaii and sampling luscious summer tomatoes in Italy. Picking a tentative date for your next holiday will help you come down to earth.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Your black pant suit always looks stunning. So do your brown suede boots when paired with dark denim. Break free of your comfort zone as you dress yourself for a holiday party this week. Start planning early -- it may take a few days to get the nerve up to wear your roommate's red sequin shirt.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Express your love, admiration and appreciation with homemade holiday cards this year. Come up with a collection of simple self-designed stencils. The creative process will leave you with a great sense of satisfaction and room to pen your thoughts of love.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You'll find yourself flying down the aisles of the produce section at the market in expectation of all of the delicious soups, stews and stir-fries you'll make with winter vegetables: Red and yellow beets, rainbow chard, bright-green broccoli and carrots will turn your kitchen into a colorful display worthy of a still-life painting.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) An unexpected visitor may come knocking on your door today. Don't assume it's a vacuum salesman -- imagine it's a neighbor delivering a holiday treat of home baked cookies or returning the Crockpot you'd forgotten you'd loaned out (just in time for baked beans season). Imagine the best rather than the worst of unexpected situations today.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Instead of waffling and debating over what to get everyone this holiday season until the last-minute crunch, use your excellent decision-making skills today. Take out your lists, your catalogues and use a pen.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) You may find new connections and members to a group you thought was a closed circle. Open your mind to new constellations of your band, book club or craft group. A meeting at your home could be the beginning of a new inspirational assembly of like-minded creators.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) You have the gift of the gab today -- willing to spin yarns, philosophize and talk about the latest neighborhood goings-on to anyone who'll lend an ear. You may be feeling chatty, so surround yourself with those who want to listen.
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