Horoscope - February 5, 2001

The moon moves into headstrong Aries, encouraging spurts of brilliance and sharpening the senses. With competitive vibes so prevalent, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Try not to compare yourself to impossible standards. Instead, work to enlarge your world through old books and new friends. The Aquarian sun allows us to be friendlier.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s important to see things through to completion, even if it means staying late. Leaving something to be finished tomorrow results in unforeseen delays. The "opposites-attract" theory proves itself wrong. A romantic rivalry is resolved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Why not pardon someone who wants to start off on a clean slate? Moral judgments are only yours to make when they concern your own choices. Your intimate feelings are brought out in the open tonight; keep the negative ones at bay.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Watch for career opportunities that are connected with someone’s inability to complete certain tasks. Keep moving toward an athletic goal – you are almost there. A child resolves a family dispute. Sometimes the young see what adults don’t.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Something you have outgrown will help a loved one through trying times. A love interest appreciates your candor. Risky investments begin to pay off. Kindred spirits make a new environment feel like home. Your opponent is jealous.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Cancel meetings or interviews for which you are not prepared. You get one chance to make a good impression! Family members question your priorities, but would do better to examine their own. Help a friend discover his or her talent.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (February 5). You take back your power, sharpen your talents, and lose excess baggage this year. Be extremely selective when everyone wants your attention or business in the next three weeks. Financial matters require most of your focus through March, but you’ve got to hunker down to meet your goals. Your best signs for love are Cancer and Pisces. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 12, 1, 30 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A morning dispute with a spouse or partner is solved by the time the sun sets. Have compassion for an unfortunate friend, but don’t try to solve the problem with your money. You qualify for a special bargain or discount. Take it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Do not back down to a foe. Stand your ground and overcome him or her. Your new friend is also a strong ally. Your financial obligations involve dues – pay them ASAP to avoid confusion later. A love interest is impressed with you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Accept challenging assignments without hesitation. More is at stake in a working situation than meets the eye. You may be so bold as to postpone travel plans and focus on your career. Competitive sports bring you luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A creative opportunity will not come again; act now! High-maintenance individuals and rocky relationships are vehicles for learning. Exercise benevolence, and you’ll find harmony no matter how others act. Be discreet about yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A diversion is actually beneficial to your work. A fragile romance needs special handling. Artists and self-employed people get financial bonuses. Check what others are doing – one big mistake could jeopardize your situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Privileged information puts you in a position of power. Fully express yourself this afternoon; swallowing your feelings will not "save" a relationship. Tonight you’re inclined to make rash decisions; check in with a sensible Virgo.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Business and pleasure can be harmoniously combined. Stay true to your vision without compromising or commercializing. A loved one wants more passionate romance and less practical dependence. Start romancing!

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My daughter, born on Feb. 25, 1960, is planning on marrying for the second time to a man born on Feb. 16, 1958. Will this work out any better than the last marriage? I am afraid that she might make the same mistakes."

Your daughter was wise to end her first marriage, an ill-fated union. She’s got Venus and Mars, the relationship planets, both deposited in Aquarius along with her moon. Your future son-in-law has his moon in Aquarius, as well as Mercury and Venus all conjunct with your daughter’s Aquarius planets. This is an excellent combination, full of loving commitment and thoughtful communication. This marriage was made in the heavens. Trust this one.

"I’m a Gemini (June 8) married for 36 years to a Pisces (Feb. 25). We’ve had trouble. Will we be together in the future? I can see us together, but it’s hard to picture it right now."

Pisces are under great stress now, and when this occurs, they take their problems out on those they love most. Allow this person to grow personally, to do some things alone, and you will profit from the new changes. Geminis have wonderful luck in love, so another person could enter your life, improving your marriage, as your partner will not want to lose you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: An actress representing the third generation of outstanding talent in showbiz for the Fonda family, Bridget Fonda is a bright, friendly Aquarius. Her moon is deposited its home of Cancer, signifying a maternal nature. She’ll likely give birth to the fourth generation of Fondas in show business! Venus residing in Pisces favorably aspects her moon, giving her psychic abilities. Her nurturing powers are as great as her will to act.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson