Horoscope - January 2, 2001

Under the Aries lunar influence, action comes before words, and even before thoughts. This can be dangerous under the Capricorn sun because everyone is sensitive about protocol, and others will notice if you don’t use the proper channels or pay respect to the right people. The rules don’t have to scare you off, but it’s good to know what they are.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everything is groovy once a volatile relationship evens out. Mental tricks keep you from overeating or overspending. Think over your options, and above all, be reasonable. Loved ones will appreciate a dose of reality. So give it to them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your work goes to the highest bidder. Concentrate on family and spiritual values – your energies will be renewed. Earnings from a side job allow you to invest in an artistic project or expensive hobby. You’ll compete in unusual arenas.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Following the same routine everyday will never lead to a raise or promotion. Do something new. Get the whole story before you put money down. Love flourishes with the proper attention. Schedules need revising and restructuring.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nothing is permanent. Be your usual lighthearted self no matter what today. You will receive money from a settlement or past investment. Singles will make love connections while pursuing creative ventures or religious activities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Put your imaginative energy to work. You help yourself most when you help another. Straighten out misunderstandings (probably over money) with a partner. Last-minute efforts will help you succeed tonight. Call ahead before making a visit.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 2). It’s a year to go as far as your imagination can reach. Romantic hopefuls will pine for you this month when your attraction sector lights up. Your creative projects will get a boost, too, perhaps with financial backers. Make deals in October that will contribute heartily to your retirement! A new friend is in view for March. Your best signs for love are Gemini and Pisces. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 13, 26, 42 and 51.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Know your priorities, and achieve faster. Make a statement with your clothes/attitude when meeting new people – someone special is among them. Time is ripe for a new romance, first date, or excursion into your fantasy dreamland.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll have a good attitude when details go awry, and they will. Being a good sport is the secret to your charisma. Little mishaps can lead to accidental meetings with people who’ll be important to your future. Keep a lookout!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s an A+ day for job- or house-hunting. You are in a quiet and calm mood, but friends or co-workers insist of drawing you into the action. Liberate yourself from a binding agreement. Stop keeping score and just enjoy the ride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). New relationships are forming. You can enter the big leagues after surviving the latest hurdle. Exceptionally creative people are on your side. Original work and inspirational thinking will get you through any jam. So start thinking!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A genuinely unselfish act brings future fortune. A difficult woman tests your poise. Writing is favored, especially just to get negative feelings out of your system. Your resources are vast, so use them. Hope for the best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are restless and find it difficult to concentrate on tasks at hand. If you hang out with someone brilliant, you’ll start thinking differently. A breakthrough this afternoon will pave an easy road for you. Do research work tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Fix your home the way you like it. Playing host, even casually, will pay off. Friends bring friends that you’ll be glad you met. You are singled out for attention from authority figures. You gain luck by helping others with their difficult tasks.

2001 FORECAST FOR TAURUS: Following your curiosity this year leads you through adventurous twists and turns. The year’s surprises drive you in directions you never before thought possible. Whatever you’re tired of gets thrown out or revamped in January. When you travel light you have the edge against competitors. Love heats up in Feb. 12-18, and you’ll have to make choices fast or the opportunities will be gone. Downsizing in early March allows you to travel – the more exotic the better. By mid-April, you’ll be ready to settle in, which may mean putting money down on a house, or possibly making or accepting a marriage proposal. Educate yourself with research or formal training on May 1-8. June plays with your heart, but by July 4, you know who you can count on and who doesn’t quite meet your standards. Community involvement will bring your fondest goals closer to you in August. Passionate, instantaneous love will bloom between singles meeting in September, especially around the 20th. Family members will come together to pull for one of the members in the last week of October. You’ll gain career advancement through record sales or remarkable presentations Nov. 3-11. You will be creatively on fire in December.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jude Law is a sexy actor who uses his cool Capricorn charm to play characters you sometimes don’t know whether to love or hate, as he did in "The Talented Mr. Ripley." Capricorns can be emotionally removed at will, which is a secret weapon they use to push themselves to greater heights of achievement. An Academy award is in the future for Law, likely in the year 2003. Watch out for this fabulous Capricorn.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson