Aries (March 21 - April 19) The fact that you're the first one to show up at work is no guarantee you can push your project through. But today your can-do energy will likely carry you through. Good things should -- and will -- happen in their own good time.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Of course your baby just has to add that toy or book or new outfit to their wish list because all the other kids have one. But you know the best deals come to those who wait. You should resist the urge to rush right out and spend today.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Ready to make a big move in the New Year? Today, you will find that you can learn a lot if you talk to other people about your hopes and aspirations. One good contact can lead to another, and before you know it an opportunity is yours.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Heed the advice you often give the little one, and think before you speak today. An offhand remark or email may backfire on you when it's misinterpreted. But if you slow down, you'll find the right words every time.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Itching to help baby explore those creative skills? All it takes is the right materials and some guidance so they can perfect their technique. They may explore this at school, or you might enroll them in a class, or make an at-home studio today.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You're on your game today. You're able to tackle your tyke before they see how long it takes to deck the halls with a whole roll of toilet paper. Or feed the dog all their broccoli. Nothing gets past you today -- or not much does, anyway.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Everyone play nicely! Your famous diplomatic skills put you squarely in the middle of a dispute at work or the day care. Show what a graceful peacemaker you can be. You do everything with style, even breaking up tug-of-wars over blankies.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Today, you will do whatever you can to avoid conflict with a coworker or a mom at the playgroup. In some situations, this is the wise course of action, but in others it would be better to deal with issues head on and clear the air.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Your mind should be on work, but somehow thoughts of romance keep intruding. Use your coffee break to plan a big date night with your other half. The element of surprise is the extra icing on the fruitcake.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Work-life balance may seem beyond your reach, but keep juggling. Once you tackle that to-do list, you'll find you breeze through it. Now if you could only keep your baby from teetering on the back of that chair!
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Do your best to get your little one to try to take a more informal approach to life. This could involve having them avoid the tuxedo onesie, or perhaps realizing that most of the junior set just isn't into make-believe high tea.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) This would be a good day to source new puzzles and riddles for the kiddo to tackle. The old ones are growing stale, and they need the brain exercise. Wrap them and hide them, and look forward to making new and more challenging favorites over the holidays.
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.
