April 05, 2001

With the moon’s transit through Virgo, our attention focuses on wrapping up the loose ends in our lives. Make those necessary phone calls, and put those overdue bills in the mailbox. With these little tasks out of the way, you can free your mind for more important duties. Think about taking on a partner in a business venture you’ve been mulling over.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You could fall in love, and fall hard, too. Enjoy the vitality that pushes you ahead faster than you can control. Accept constructive criticism. The best ides spring from a clash of personalities. Self-discipline on the job keeps cash flowing in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The best way to change others is to change yourself first. Employers will assign more responsibility. This is an excellent opportunity to make yourself indispensable. Close friends will misinterpret your actions. Enjoy your evening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Break speed and accuracy records on the job today. Your energy and enthusiasm will light up your surroundings. Romantic possibilities will crop up in the office. You are the glue between family members. Help others succeed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your job calls for extra energy. Talking too much could get you into hot water this afternoon, so make comments judiciously and sparingly. Put a few dollars into a saving account. Stop trying to reassured an old relationship, and move on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have great compassion. People seek your advice, but they might not follow it. This is a good time to correct and polish work. Touch up or rewrite a masterpiece because there’s always room for improvement. You’re quite a social butterfly.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 5). You’ll have outstanding luck this month that’s ideal for pursuing your heart’s desire. A new job will boost your income immediately. Neighbors and relatives will serve as the keys to success in May. Singles will met eligible bachelors/bachelorettes at the end of June. Your best signs for love are Taurus and Capricorn. Enjoy your wealth in February. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 24, 21, 33 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Investments in real estate are lucky. Give a second chance to a friend who has betrayed you. A business adversary is gone – it’s possible her or she was never there in the first place. Flirting could get you into trouble tonight. Be careful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re mot persuasive when you shoot from the hip. You will form lucky alliances this afternoon. Keep your visibility high, and let others know you’re very much part of the competition Stay on track with big projects. They will pay off.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may have to choose between two romantic interests, and you could decide neither of them is right for you! One of them is definitely ready for a long-time relationship. A time-limited opportunity is presented, so move fast!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve got the right stuff, but finding the right place at the right time is the real challenge. Salespeople will hit quotas. Accept a date, and meet at a restaurant. Connect with others for the purpose of bettering the work system.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your financial future will be as big as your dreams. Avoid speculation – wait until the truth is revealed. Don’t let a careless error put you in the hole. Check figures twice. Sweethearts and friends will appreciate your views.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are the exception to every rule, but follow them anyhow. It is a god time to build bridges between emotionally or physically distant people. Proper posture may be one of the best things you can do for your health!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Be dedicated to your own interests, though others will try to distract you. Bills and insurance premiums need prompt attention. A fitness program will lead to an improved social life. Double dates are twice as lucky, so plan one for tonight.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m not the kind of person who complains about being lonely, but I was a third wheel and the dateless one for years. Many times I have wanted love in my life and felt lonely, but I was still happy with friends and family. I finally met someone, we live together, and guess what? I’m still miserable. Am I just a loner? Maybe I’m the type who shouldn’t be with anyone. My birthday is Feb. 16, 1951."

You don’t need me to tell you to move on. A clean break is best, and this is always easier right before the new moon. There is one about every month, so gather up your strength, and pick a day. No, you’re not destined to be a loner, unless you want to be. Your inexperience in romantic matters has you in an all-or-nothing mind-set, but with a little more flexibility, you’ll see that romantic love can be viewed as a tool to help you become a more loving, compassionate person. You don’t have to judge yourself on how successful every relationships is. Avoid the trap of blaming your partner for all the ills you’ve suffered.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: David Hyde Pierce is perhaps best known as Frazier’s whimpering brother, Niles, in the hit TV show "Frasier," but this Aries actor surly doesn’t resemble his TV counterpart in real life. He knows what he wants, and he usually gets it. Look for this go-getter to play a scene-stealer in a summer romantic comedy.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson