Every year around December 17 and 18, the Sun lines up with the heart of the galaxy in which we live, move and have our being. Far-out thoughts and rare revelations can put you on top of the world. A sense of magic is in the air early today since the Sun is in polarity with productivity-enhancer Ceres (12:39AM PST) while the Moon in Pisces makes its monthly union with healing maestro Chiron (2:37AM PST). Study up on advances in the fields of alternative medicine, telepathy and past-life recall. Call a halt to haphazard approaches to important business affairs as the red planet Mars jousts with giant Jupiter (7:54AM PST). Being reckless or pushy won’t win you any brownie points during this kind of challenging Mars-Jupiter conflict. The smallest of the four main asteroids — Juno — enters Capricorn (7:27PM PST) which is a key sign related to industry and big business. Even if you think it may be doubtful to become a mover-and-shaker as a deft entrepreneur, the movement of this celestial body into the tenth sign of the zodiac can become a major catalyst toward reaching a professional summit. The love boat may be entering exotic ports of call as Venus nears a parallel with Pluto (forming exactly at 2:40AM PST tomorrow). Romance beckons, but it is wise to remain somewhat cautious since Pluto always maintains one foot in its underworld, mysterious labyrinth