March 15, 2001

We still have some protection from Venus, but dark moods and paranoia are tempting us into vulnerability. If we all "keep a good thought," we can beat this little blue period, and even use it to get our spirits aligned with our hearts and minds. If we concentrate on beauty, peace will follow. Use the golden rule with all fellow humans!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Charm away the negative auras that greet you this morning. Your smile and good cheer carry the power to benefit individuals in your home and workplace. Tonight, have that extra treat you crave. You must spoil yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your friends can be persuaded to do it your way, which means a lot to your now because many projects are on your plate. You’ll need all the help you can muster. An influential Cancer will affect your way of thinking tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Partnership matters are changing your life and, in some cases, running it. You end to be steady at the helm, putting you responsibilities in marriage first. You’re growing, changing and getting luckier as the minutes go by. Promote positively.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The one who is romantically interested in you may embarrass you on the job or in front of your family members by ostentatiously displaying his or her attraction. Lighten up and try to enjoy the attention. Be forgiving and patient.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Children are going through a revolutionary period, and you are the key to keeping them balanced. Let your creative juices flow; use music or whatever inspires you to work with an artistic idea. Entertainment is highlighted tonight!

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 15). What a powerhouse you are this year. You’ll surprise everyone who has known you for a long time. Intense desire, ambition and concern about your own spiritual growth is what keeps you going. You’ll be serious about your creative independence during the summertime. Real love will finally become important to you, not just youthful notions of romance. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 7, 16 ,19 and 27.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your gentle protection of others is the best cure for those nameless fears that haunt you sometimes. Your loved ones needs you, although social fun is tempting. A chatty pal lets secret slip while you are listening. Pass it on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Be extra cautious during routine trips in you care or in a public-transportation vehicle. Your buoyant energy will help you handle big projects, such as developing a convincing case to present to skeptics. Maintain your home security.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Privacy is even more important to you now. Locking up your valuables will free you from worry suspicion. Trust your own judgment those you feel close to will prove to be the good friends you’ve always hoped for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be considerate of those who can’t keep up. You’re a powershouse, so set your sights high. True love is not your objective, but it may be your destiny. A nearby Gemini has more depth than you thought. You’ll be surprised tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Invent a better mousetrap during your leisure hours. You seldom have your thoughts linger on depressing things. Keep a dream journal, and watch for ominous signs. You have the power to resist temptation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your boss or teacher is under extra stress; don’t push his or her buttons today. The special bond you share with your parents enables you help children who are struggling with big decisions. Something old will become useful again.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A declaration of love that will come to you today is just what you always wished for. A gloomy Scorpio needs you to bring cheer into his or her life. In fact, your healing power is very important today, so use it liberally. Practice your art.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m worrying about my kids, my investment properties, my dog and whether or not my boyfriend really loves me. What’s in my future?"

Your fate is to be a typical Virgo: tempted to worry whenever there’s a spare minute! Naturally a perfectionist, Virgo always watches for the tiny details that are out of place. On bad days, this becomes a habit worry and fearfulness. The organizational tasks you enjoy are part of the antidote for chronic worry, but the real cure is to develop your creativity. Virgo sometimes is shy about letting originality out to play, always reading the instructions before assembling the toy. If you cook, you have tidy recipe file, and you use it for everything but boiling water. Virgo has a marvelous inventive talent! Originality and creativity require going through stages where mistakes are made and experiments fail. Don’t be afraid of that learning stage, Virgo. The important thing is to translate your brilliant ideas into new creations. Design the pattern for as shirt before sewing it, choreograph your own dance or compose the music that you play. Your worries will disappear as you create your own world.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Pisces actor William H. Macy alters his personality more quickly than any of the other signs because he is a creature of camouflage. A Pisces can reflect the people his or her environment and relish the idea of playing a new role, whether on-screen or in real life. The award-winning actor who came to the forefront in the movie "Fargo" loves to write. Expect him to direct a low-budget film that will increase his popularity.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson