March 7, 2001

The moon is full in Leo, an ostentatious, but lovable, placement. There’s plenty of showing off tonight, and exaggeration is the norm. Listen to a few outrageous tall tales, and then try to top them. Lots of laughter and social acceptance happens under the Aquarian sun, and with Mercury also in Aquarius, it’s easy to make fabulous first impressions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Love can happen by accident; you may get someone else’s mail mistakenly, or take someone’s parking pace, and it’s instant attraction! Adjust your financial plan to include new goals. Children need a diet geared to aid concentration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Money from a secret source could save the day. Phone calls and other forms of reaching out are worthwhile, though you may not see immediate results. Believe in the goodness of humanity. People are unexpectedly kind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What seems like a drastic step to others may be just the thing for you, except in matters of finance. Set spending limits, and be sure to abide by them. Your new air of self-confidence attracts admirers by the score. Keep it up!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have a rather emotional reaction to seemingly innocuous news – jealousy teaches you what you really want out of life. Check backgrounds and credentials thoroughly before entrusting your heart or money to a stranger.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Prevent a faux pas by doing research before meetings – even social ones! It is essential to distinguish the time investments that will bring returns from those that won’t. The stars favor mental work, ingenuity and resourcefulness.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 7). You get it right consistently this year! Career wins give you energy. Though you are rewarded well for extra work on the job, the real reward is the work itself. In April relationships feature increased passion and intimacy. Small investments have solid returns in June and July. Your love life thrives in the spring – you are highly compatible with a Pisces of Sagittarius. Your lucky numbers are: 17, 4, 29, 33 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Strong opinion make you sexy to a secret admirer. Just be prepared to back up your arguments. Friendships require you to be as diplomatic as possible – white lies will come back to haunt you. Singles meet new prospects at the store.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If confusing options are not worth researching or studying, follow a friend’s recommendation instead. An employer is impressed by your dedication, but that is no reason to put work before everything else! Strive for balance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An uphill climb is worth the effort. Family members sometimes take your time for granted, but they will be reminded of how dear you are to them when you are no longer at their beck and call. Let them adjust to the change gradually.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you have the sneaking suspicion that you can improve your life, you are right. Extricate yourself from a useless romantic tangle. Cut unhealthy foods from your diet – you could be allergic to toxic people, as well!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be intrigued by others, and others will find you intriguing. A change of pace at the office stimulates you to do your most creative work. Make a financial contribution to a worthy cause for even more luck. Diet and exercise are favored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have a winning pitch and could be the top sales person, especially if you make an effort to extend your reach and broaden your aim. Emotional appeals are more effective than cold, hard facts. Get into a healthier lunch routine.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Financial experts are not right all the time, so make use of additional sources of information. A potential sweetheart doesn’t care how much money you make, so don’t bring it up. Tonight is a good time to put new rules into effect.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My husband is a Virgo (Sept. 20) and is having a difficult time getting along with his boss. He brings his problems home, and it is affecting our marriage. My sister’s husband, a Gemini (May 25), has the same problem. Why?"

Virgos often find that their self-image is so wrapped up in their career that problems in this one area are given tremendous importance. Your husband already sees himself in a position higher than the one he’s actually in at work, so when others treat him like his title dictates, it’s insulting. When he’s home, he’s got to feel that you are truly on his side in business, otherwise, he may project his anger at your relationship rather than at the true business problem. If he can develop a close friendship with an older co-worker, it will give him an invaluable emotional outlet. Also, encourage him to methodically plan his career now so he won’t be at the mercy of whimsical employers. Forethought brings Virgos control.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Great actors like Gene Hackman can be lovable in any role: When he’s good, he’s very good, and when he’s bad, he’s even better. This Aquarius has Saturn and Mercury in Capricorn, which gives him a secure base to rely on when faced with frustration and transition, two states that frequent every actor’s life. Aquarians often have a long career in one line of work because of their remarkable flexibility.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson