May 23, 2001

Hooray! It’s the new moon in Gemini today, meaning that both the sun and the moon are in the same sing. This lunar cycle is one of replenishment and growth. Everything from plants to new businesses get a natural boost of energy and success. Expect loans and favors to be repaid. Power goes to those who communicate well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Channel your excitement into something that has lasting value. Romance could sweep you off your feet, clouding your good judgment. A last-ditch effort to get money that’ sowed to you succeeds. Let a neighbor handle a problem alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An amusing incident has unusual consequences. You prevail in a testy situation, but getting your just desserts will take loner than you expect. A sizzling offer is not what it appears to be. Ask key questions, and be persistent, too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Formulate a plan on your own, as others have their particular motives. A tiny gift or favor brings huge rewards, but not in the way you had hoped for. Vary your daily routine, and you’ll find renewed creative inspiration by the evening.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Put on your happy face, and you’ll convince prospective bosses, partners an d clients that you are more in demand than they think. Keep track of your receipts – don’t pay more than your fair share. A proposal is presented to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Chop a huge assignment into small pieces, and you’ll soon be on your way. Take on responsibilities others fear, and you’ll end up with extra money and a new position. Let your romantic partner go his/her own way for the next two days.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 23). You’ll find success when you speak up. You’ll assume leadership positions in August from actions taken in June and July. Money comes from three different sources. The more projects you have, the better. Consider reconciling with your mate, as you both have changed for the better. A new commitment will come in September, most likely with an Aries. Yuor lucky numbers are: 7, 11, 13, 29 and 36.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Look at a problem from a different perspective. Competitors actually help you out, so consider forming new alliances. An ex-partner is ready to make amends, but this isn’t right for you. Keep pursuing a goal; you’ll soon achieve it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Someone has been teasing or tormenting you, but now you learn to not take insults to heart. Be realistic about a job, as the company is shakier than you realize. You’ll gain power when you introduce business associates to each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A dream situation is not farfetched. Someone or something you’ve fantasized about is not as good as it or he/she appears. A small financial coup is the start of a new investment success. A close buddy will reveal a secret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Monitor what others are saying or doing in your name. You’ll have luck when you speak up about a problem, ad others will rally around you. Start a fitness program, because your motivation is high. Make copies of important papers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A collaboration seems useless, but it will eventually get you to the career post you desire. Call former business associates, as they need what you have to offer. Be willing to work long hours to enter a glamorous industry.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You work best under a deadline. Ask now, and others will recommend you to club memberships and special grants. Morning phone calls bring positive answers. Let a date know what you expect before you let yourself fall in love.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Music and artistic endeavors lift your spirits and make you look and feel younger. Your timing is perfect today. Act on hunches, and forget the rules. Break them if you have to. A last-minute engagement will workout brilliantly this evening.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Can a relationship work out between two Scorpios? I was born on Oct. 26, 1053, and my new man was born on Oct. 27, 1963. Is he hiding anything? I know he is married, but he says he is getting his own place soon."

Two Scorpios can be excellent together, and Scorpio women are so strong that they often find that younger men are the only ones who can keep up with them. However, your new friend’s chart shows he is not being totally honest about his financial and marital affairs. Sex is always important to Scorpios, and it often leads to very deep, long-lasting intimate bonds that go beyond the physical. There is some murkiness in the charts. They say he might have other women besides you and his wife. I can see the "connection," and it is real, but you have many other relationships in your life, and this is not ideal for a lifelong companion. He is a good communicator, and if you can stay friends, he will be a wonderful sounding board to help you deal with the more suitable partners who will appear in your life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gemini actress Kristin Scott Thomas, who made a big splash with her role in "The English Patient" and recently in "Up At the Villa," has the chart to succeed on American television, as well as movies. Geminis love the fast pace of TV and do well when they are working under pressure constraints such as the one presented by the pending actors strike. He starts point to great success with another period piece about a controversial activist who died under questionable circumstances.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson