February 27, 2001

It’s time for Mardi Gras, and mixed astrological messages give the holiday all of the variety required of such a free-spirited celebration. The wise Pisces sun keeps a mysterious element intact while the moon transits from aggressive Aries into the more stable, but also more decadent, Taurus. The need to appease our appetites is strong under the sign.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Although you can’t see your personal progress, it is impressive. Your relationship will improve once you stop listening to know-it-all neighbors or friends. You acquire luck through cultural activities. Take a short trip to the suburbs and relax.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A new discovery leads to a change of heart. Your new plan of action proves to be far more superior to the last one Be selective; there’s no time to devote yourself to everyone who takes an interest in you. Your peers have good advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What’s a bit inconvenient now could save you loads of time and money in the future. To promote a more tolerant world, be more sympathetic toward those who have not had all your advantages. Children follow your example.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Let a family member make up his or her own mind; the result is better than you ever dreamed. If financial goals take the back seats to family obligations, you can get back on track later. You’ll experience physical bliss with a Libra.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Hopefully you’re not afraid of your own success, because it stretches out before you. A challenging new employment opportunity will stimulate you to do your best work. Be flexible with fees; someone cannot afford to pay you back in full.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (February 27). Changing the pace is the year’s theme! Moves are luckiest in the next seven weeks. Concentrate on getting your name out to a wider audience, and by April, a windfall will be the result of your good advertisement. Singles will find love while traveling in August. You will be considered for raises in September. Your best partner is a Taurus. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 39, 1, 52 and 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Any kind of action you decide to take on is positive, the only negative one is procrastination. So move! Include a love interest in your plans for extra luck. There is nothing to gain by being openly critical to a relative. Don’t be too blunt.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If there are loose ends to tie, this morning is the chance you’ve been waiting for. Leave no stone unturned in a search for employment. New babies bless couples. A new project may bring you and your colleagues closer to group success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re finding a better balance between love and friendship. Stick to your latest resolution, but don’t let financial goals interfere with your personal interests. A family member will bring good news tonight. Celebrate life!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you desire it, old friends will welcome you back with open arms. Pay close attention to who is good for you and who isn’t in your environment. Long-distance friendship are put to the test. Keep in touch through letters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Family members are extremely appreciative of your efforts around the house. Avoid letting guests or co-workers take advantage of you, however. Clubs are more expensive than you thought. You’ll experience passion tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may as well welcome adversity, as it cannot be avoided. Self-discipline is crucial to your financial success. An old love has lingering desires for you. Singles will meet prospects while becoming patrons to charities or the arts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Tap into your tremendous capacity for learning; be a sponge around ultraintelligent people. If you nobly accept responsibility, other family members will come forward to help you. People ask for money, and they will be deceiving.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What advice do you have for someone who is born under a full moon? I am curious to know what paths to take in this journey called life."

Learn to channel your love of excess into health purposes. It’s challenging for you to be moderate because you handle excess so much more gracefully than others, so don’t focus on depriving yourself of what you want. Rather, channel your overflowing energy into arenas where more is better. For instance, enter a marathon instead of a pie-eating contest. Or enter both; but don’t only enter in the pie-eating contest. Full moon babies often have great ambition but also find personal relationships and financial matters to be extremely challenging. Try to open your mind to more than one way of doing things instead of stubbornly pursuing one way with a do-or-die attitude. Would you believe that success comes with steady progress instead of one lucky hit? Don’t be so fast to adopt an all-or-nothing mentality, but at the same time, if that’s the mindset you choose, honor your choice. Full moon babies can realize achievements that less anxious soul never reach!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Being part of a famous couples is no problem for a Pisces like Kurt Russell. This sign naturally possesses a character that isn’t too competitive or worried about the balance of power or attention in relationships. Emphasis for this wise sign is often placed on personal development and nurturing others. Russell now has famous children of his own. His Cancer moon informs us that he’ll put energy into nurturing their young talent.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson