Horoscope - January 18 (Thursday)

The Aquarius moon has social vibes buzzing – for the best luck in love, skip the classic dating scenes, and go where friends bring friends. It is the expression of new ideas that makes the biggest impression on new people, so forget about appearance and wealth.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A lack of funds gives you time to mull over the plan until it’s just right. Mates may argue due to misdirect energy. Only the wisest among us realize that the smartest thing to improve is our own thought process. So, do it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sit back, and survey the changes that have recently occurred in your personal life. Self-help endeavors, such as meditation, physical workouts and counseling bring passion into your life. A dilemma concerning your career may surface.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Paradise can fit into your budget if you’re creative. You are given heaps of incentive to do your own thing. Bear with tedious proceedings – everybody can’t catch on as quickly as you do. A major hang-up becomes minor.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sleeping past the alarm makes you remember dreams and keeps the ideas flowing through the morning. Many will experience a humbling scenario, and her or she will emerge from it as a better person. Flow with changing responsibilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Classic styles are more effective than trendy and flashy fads. Pay attention to your wanderlust, and plan a trip. Love is met while pursuing cerebral interests. Listen to subtle hints and suggestions. They may be smarter than your intuition.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 18). Dream big! In March superiors will want you… desperately. This may be a last chance to gain or regain the fame and credit you deserve. Power up for a busy April when you must do lots of private study and work. You will meet sweethearts who can change your life forever in February and March. Your best love signs are Capricorn or Aquarius. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 23, 22, 5 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Rewrite a book; question existing methods. A friend comes through for you when you need it. Clear away excessive material items to create mental space. Your passion triggers others’ apathy, and you inspire new friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Concentrate on the particulars, and big things fall neatly into place. You have managed to work up enviable momentum, both with personal and career goals. Be patient; allow adequate time for plans to be carried through.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone charming has much to teach you, and he or she may open up new realms of possibility. Loved ones trust you when you are consistent. Rely on your intuition. Others view you as savvy and will ask for your guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Live it up! Stop talking yourself out of projects. Feuding family members only drain your energy, so disengage for now. Start networking; you improve every area of life by enlarging your circle of friends. Settle into you warm bed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Opportunities for love are everywhere you look. Make the most of it; marriage or a new commitment is yours if you want it. Running away from responsibilities is futile. Relax, and make yourself ready for new and exciting demands.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Nothing ventured, nothing gained, so get out and try. New purchases expand your know-how. You can complete a project if you assemble a team of people who share your values. A unique relationship will finally blossom.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is well worth it to pay for expert help. Focus on partnership, collaboration and marriage. A previously inactive situation is now going strong. A major decision is on the horizon. Great joy comes from expanding your knowledge of art.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS – PART FOUR: How do you set – and keep – goals worth striving for in 2001? Sagittarius: No mid-level goal could ever satisfy you – you shoot for the moon. It’s easy to get discouraged in the early stages of goal-attainment because your target is so far. According to quantum physics, you do not necessarily have to travel through everything between point A to point B in order to arrive at point B. Sometimes you skip all of the middle stuff with one exhilarating quantum leap and land where you want to be. The new year challenges you to believe in miracles! Aquarius: Imagining the future is your forte. You could fill pages and pages with your wants, dreams, desires and aims. Your key to attainment is organization. It is both difficult and unfulfilling for you to concentrate on one goal at a time, but keeping careful records and plans for your numerous projects will save you from feeling like you’re spinning your wheels. Deadlines are effective, too. Pisces: Being too self-sufficient may impede you from keeping resolutions and accomplishing goals as quickly as you would if you utilized the resources of loving people around you. You’ll learn to be less independent and more interdependent next year.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jimmy Buffett possesses the Capricorn character trait of persistence. He and others born under this success-oriented sign will not stop pursuing an interest until they are masterful, if not ranked among the leaders in their division. Whether it’s music, writing, stage production or flying airplanes, the world must make room for this sign to do what is necessary to be the best! Versatility is the name of Capricorn’s game!

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson