Horoscope - November 13

Mercury transits retrogade, tangling our lines of communication. For a very brief moment, he enters the partnership realm of Libra, encouraging as to look at the way which we relay information to our partners. Tomorrow, Mercury satisfies his retrogade journey and decides to fly straight into the realm of Scorpio. Improvements happen later in the week.

ARIES ( March 21—April 20). Cross a boring prospect off your list to make room for a real winner. Tell loved ones your true feelings; luck will come to the brutally honest. A new love wants to travel with you, or even meet the folks. Read between the lines.

TAURUS (April 20—May 20). Others are plugging away on your behalf, even when you’ve lost interest. Get some rest, and build up your power reserves as the flight continues. Volunteering your time will bring you luck — what seems tedious will actually pay off.

GEMINI (MAY 21- JUNE 21). Your dedication may not be praised, but personal pride far outweights attention. A family member introduces you to a new romance. Couples will bond over a secret. Strongly consider an outrageous proposition, and all will be well.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Previous unsuccessful efforts are reborn with all of the powers of progress. you may be the only one gaining brownie points from a disorderly situation; enjoy your reward quietly. If you make time for love, it will be for you.

LEO (July 23- August 22). You win respect by defending one who cannot defend him or herself. A vivacious Scorpio could court you. Only embark on educational pursuits to please yourself, otherwise, you waste time, money, and your precious efforts.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 13). This is a year of amazing support from family and friends. What you often imagine in fine detail will come true by the end of the month. Your career shifts into high gear through December, and you’ll traveling, too. your best signs for partnership are Libra and Aquarius. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 29, 31, 22 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Take a more active interest in work instead of just doing what the boss says! A business seminar will improve your knowledge of the intricacies of your field, but what is more interesting are the hot love prospects you meet in the process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). An associate will try to get you involved in a romantic relationship. A change of scenery does you good – this could mean redecorating! Trust that you will always find situations that are right for you. Be a comforting friend tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll be introduced to a heartthrob, though at first you may only feel a flutter. Build on your savings account by socking money away before you have time to miss it. Soon you will be able to launch the business of your dreams.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Financial partners may have outlandish ideas, but they come to you with experience. Even the most delicious romantic entanglement gets old – stop playing childish games, and work toward a real commitment. Face the facts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your word stands without an explanation. Be fully aware of the limitations of others, or you may be disappointed by someone you admire greatly. You are too strong to let an alluring call tempt you from your mate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will acquire star-studded luck for attaining loans or settlements. Broaden your horizons, and go on and plan a well-deserved vacation. Develop an established friendship rather than forming five new superficial ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are more assertive, just be sure you can take what you dish out. You will finally appreciate what you once took for granted. You have the luxury of time and can wait out your competitors. Comb through your problems carefully.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m always broke, and it seems as if I always have been; no matter what I earn, I’m always short of funds. Is it because I have four planets in Aries, including my rising sign?"

Money is difficult for all of us to manage at some time or another. You have many energetic and exciting aspects to your charts, which may make it difficult for you to take a step back and evaluate your needs. Your eagerness to be innovative and new may make you susceptible to fashion trends, and your Libra moon accentuates your desire to look your best at all times. Start keeping track of everything you buy. A computer accounting program could pay for itself if it keeps you in the habit of being more aware of your spending, but simple pen and paper records will do, too. Keep receipts for everything you buy. You will quickly see where the majority of your money is going. Then make a spending plan allows you keep spending on what is important to you, but perhaps not so much on things you can easily do without. With determination, you can not only start to live within your means, but also to have serenity about money.

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