May 19, 2001

The Aries moon, on the last day of Taurus sun, gives a bit of fuel to finish up anything you’d like to wrap up before the lighthearted Gemini influence takes over. Diligent work has gotten you this far, so continue in the same direction, even if friends are tempting you to go off the path. One more day of attacking that to-list will make a big difference.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are so generous with the ones you love, but remind yourself not to overspend! Parties are exciting because of your fun-loving mood. Everything you do carries your own special imprint. You have more time on your hands than you think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your mind is extraordinarily acute, and you come up with fast solutions. A private rendezvous with your mate will recharge your energy. Peace and quiet on a Saturday night? You’ll get more out of it than a night on the town!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It may be too early to predict how situations will resolve, so try to live for each moment. Someone from your past assumes a role in your present. An elaborate scenario contributes to a love-at-first-sight encounter. Look to the future.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Expecting yourself to do it all alone is unreasonable. You’ll be able to satisfy your contradictory urges for independence and companionship when you hang out with a Leo. Children learn to accept responsibility from watching you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Education is favored because you’re ready to be mentally stimulated. Preserve financial integrity by doing the right thing, not only the easy tasks. Your comfort skills are the way to win a romantic potential’s heart. You know how to satisfy others.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 19). You want to achieve self-fulfillment. The month of June is filled with romantic suitors. Cancer and Aries are sincere and exciting partners. A business deal you began long ago will finally start to pay off in June. Be nice to everyone you meet – assistants will be next year’s big bosses. Travel in July includes new job opportunities. You could marry by next March. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 19, 20, 44 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s a strong chance for exciting travel. Don’t take financial risks, and don’t believe everything a salesperson tells you. A contradiction in term is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Behind-the-scenes information will come to light.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your psychic vibes are hot. Write down your prediction, and test your accuracy later! Be patient and non-demanding at work, and whatever you need will be brought to light. A new DVD or CD will lift you into a sublime mood. Go shopping!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have mental speed and efficiency, so put it to work by figuring out your most harrowing dilemma. Try a Gemini for sporting and recreational fun. Tonight’s attempt to get closer to someone is successful. Enjoy the intimate moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your economic picture shapes up after taking a class in money management. You are witty and social, and you can have what you want if you simply ask the right people. It’s time use the motivating forces that are available to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The morning makes a worker bee out of you. Spend money on marketing your talent. Good luck comes in small waves. It is important to compare and contrast life’s possibilities, and reassure yourself that you’re on the right track.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Restless? Travel will allay your anxiety, even if you’ll only hop to the next city. You are super attractive this afternoon. New beginnings involve powerful people. Love is both tender and passionate tonight, especially with a Cancer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People who are paid to speak on your behalf need to get a better sense of who you really are! Tell your story, or at least write it. Financial obstacles may stop you from investing in a venture. Get a loan so you can start fulfilling your dream.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My partner is always ordering me around. According to him, I can’t take criticism. But I don’t think I’m the one being difficult. I think he should stop being such a nag. I like to do some things my way. Who’s right? I’m a Cancer."

It is not unreasonable to ask that your partner not criticize or tell you how to do things at all. Cancer is not one of the signs that deals well with criticism. You have a deep emotional nature and high sensitivity, and the sharp arrows of verbal assaults will go straight to your tender heart, causing terrible pain. You do have a tough protective shell, which helps prevent you from crumbling right before the very eyes of your critic, but the barbs will nevertheless penetrate your defenses, sometimes causing your snappy temper to surface. If insulted, you are not apt to be forgiving, but you’d rather plunge into the depths of self-pity, bemoaning your fate and blaming the one who treated you harshly. You have a strong instinct for self-preservation and will often avoid drawing forth criticism. If others don’t approve of your actions, you tend to worry and can become quite unstable at certain times.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Lovely model/actress Andie MacDowell makes a public announcement this year that helps a cause that few people pay attention to. Her Taurus sun projects stability in an industry that is anything but. However, Mercury traveling retrograde in Aries promises she won’t way what you expect her to say. This element of surprise produces a sexy juxtaposition. Taurus women, take note: It’s easy for you to gain.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson