March 1, 2001

You are greater than the sum of your accomplishments, so be careful not to reduce yourself. Under the Taurus moon, taking personal inventory is a favorite pastime, with special attention on material possessions, assets and specific plans for the future. Benevolent Venus and passionate Mars put a distinct focus on the way we live. You may feel envious of others.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your influence is strong. It’s easy to get others to play along in a game. Promptly extend an invitation to avoid someone’s feelings of neglect. Love is linked to community or educational activities. Share your knowledge with others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You learn quickly. A search for new hobbies or interests leads to romantic prospects. Don’t be too eager to please others – taking a strong stand is more effective. A family member’s callous behaviors is a cover-up for deeper feelings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Follow through with your whims. Dream big dreams. A blossoming friendship gathers momentum within the next couple of days. Someone who loves you will make life easier by completing what you have not had time to finish.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Go out on a limb for yourself. Basic needs in a relationship are being neglected. Someone new will repeat the pattern – it’s you who needs to reassess the situation. A Scorpio is on fire for you. You two make an awesome combo!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re a magician when you tackle impossible tasks. You’ll feel proud and accomplished. Charity work or time with children is satisfying. Passionate affairs could be clouding your judgment, so ask for advice from experienced friends.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 1). Present your ideas, and sell them this year! Your productivity and loyalty will be rewarded in the next weeks with a lucrative opportunity to advance. In April, you will make tough decisions. Travel in June will have a surefire romantic outcome. Passion and drama will light up the workplace in July. A Leo is a good love match, especially in the marriage month of October. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 21, 40, 28 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Something that gets vetoed is still a brilliant idea. Don’t give up so easily. Potential buyers make low offers; negotiate until you are satisfied with the final bid. An important contact or ally backs out of a deal at the last minute. Be cool about it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Go dancing tonight for luck in love. Fretting about progress isn’t going to get you toward your goal any faster. Use your connections to network, observe or bounce ideas around. Someone will notice your unique ingenuity!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The artist in you needs a voice. Try not to dismiss a friend’s feelings, though they may seem ridiculous. Certain employees of subordinates require more supervision than is presently given. Passion returns to all kinds of relationships.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have luck for pitches and strategies. Enthusiasm for a project will give you the stamina needed for its completion. The direct route is not the fastest in this afternoon’s proceedings. Take the path that is necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Turn on the charm, and you’ll make another conquest or acquisition. An ex-spouse or employer is unusually demanding. Money problems will solve themselves when you tighten your budget. Keep your receipts!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your radical beliefs spark creativity. A new employment opportunity is challenging and lucrative. Insist on having financial information in writing. Consider the consequences before making hasty plans. Contact an old buddy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Focus on education. Abandon antiquated ideas and outdated methods for modern ways. What was confidential is now made known to you. Involve yourself vocally in a group meeting – you are being closely observed.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Scorpio woman who started to date a Pisces man, but I was also dating two other men at the time. Everything was very casual, but then the Pisces man got more serious. I didn’t want to give up my casual, fun friendship with the other two, so I had to break it off with the Pisces man. Now I realize he was the best choice, and I’ve made a huge mistake. Will he ever trust me again? Is there any chance at a reconciliation? From the way it ended, it seems as if I’d really hurt his feelings!"

Only go back to him when you are absolutely sure you want to try an exclusive relationship, as this could get very heavy very fast. Since you were not dishonest with this man and chose to let him go rather than continue in a relationship where he was much more serious than you, your conscience should be clear. Tell him you simply were not ready, and now you realize how much you miss him in your life. Be frank, yet compassionate with him.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: It’s a year for stunningly beautiful Pisces Sharon Stone to explore her domestic self. It will be an enriching change for her. In years to come, the public will think of her as an unparalleled icon of style and class, and she could put out several bestselling books on similar subjects in the future, perhaps addressing social roles, manners and new ways of approaching American customs. She will broaden her skills this year.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson