July 2, 2001

The excitement of the Sagittarius moon has us feeling antsy about relocating. The quest for worthwhile experiences is strong, especially those that are unlike anything we already know. The Cancer sun’s influence encourages us to put a little more emotion into everything we do. Romantic partners may play hard to get to elicit a reassuring response.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Group activities thrive with your valuable help. A stealthy Gemini provides you with the opportunity to get out of an uncomfortable predicament while you can. If you can keep your cool with an ex-mate, children will benefit from your patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Read mail carefully. Daily drama reminds you how much you’d like a change. Beautify your home and you’ll be more at ease. Make sure you’re included in important decisions at work, even if it’s inconvenient for you to be there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You know the punch line to a joke, but remain quiet. Let someone else have his/her moment in the sun. Make sure you and your mate are on the same page, or complexities ensue as the week progresses. Take care of small problems.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A career change that includes travel would make you happy. Prepare to do unexpected chores. Children and old friends are lucky charms. You don’t need to spend money to have fun. Pursue unusual and exciting activities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s easy to misunderstand instructions. You save time when you double-check to make sure everything is correct. Fine dining establishments and cultural events are great meeting places for singles. Someone rich and eccentric is taken by you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 2). Friends inspire and support you, making it easier for you to do what you once thought was impossible. You’ll meet many romantic hopefuls this month, but true love blossoms out of common interest groups in September. After October, a business partner may introduce you to new ways of thinking. New work opportunities may spur relocation in November. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 31, 10, 33 and 26.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll come up with your best moneymaking ideas after reading inspirational success stories. Those who are always frazzled or confused are under mixed-up influences. Be there for people who need you. Spend time with older folks.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Your determination rules today. Even if a client’s mind has been made up, you can convince him/her into seeing things your way if you’re cunning enough. Your rebellious nature attracts someone who is not accustomed to taking risks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Someone who’s always been on your side still has the right idea, so listen up. Frustration is unnecessary. All you need is a little ingenuity to get out of confining situation. Don’t worry about minute and petty problems. Relax.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A last-minute decision leads to a financial bonus. A loved one may ask you to be more realistic about the future, and you know if you dream big, you’re likely to accomplish more. Create a schedule that’ll help you reach your goals.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A financial drain will be taken care of as soon as you’re willing to do something about it now, before it gets worse. Be on the lookout for other career possibilities. Accepting new opportunities may significantly increase your paycheck.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Develop moneymaking skills by studying the patterns and habits of an entrepreneurial expert. Your part-time job requires you to work as many hours as you need to make your finances balance out. Singles will find romance tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Looking for love is a drag until you know what you want. If you can’t understand why colleagues don’t exactly love your ideas, bide a little time. You are right and will take pleasure in satisfaction when they finally come around.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am considering changing my career direction to restaurant management. Will it be good for me? And will I ever fall in love? I’m an Aries."

Like many Aries now, you are feeling thrilled with new independence, but you are also in need of emotional support. According to your chart, you have luck through moves you make in September. Restaurant management could satisfy you for a short while, but I feel you would be best working for yourself eventually. Aries have wonderful ideas, and you might find that a Taurus or Virgo business partner could give you the leeway to use your unique talents and flair for originality. Regarding your love life, keeping close platonic friendships with two or three people of the opposite sex will help you find a lasting relationship. You, like many other Aries, think that the "perfect mate" will be everything to you – but, of course, they won’t be. Your Aries intelligence requires you to meet stimulating new people who are not connected to your current to current love interests. A Cancer is your best bet. Meeting this person in November is particularly lucky, as things will develop quickly.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The comic genius of Al Brooks often centers around family problems – a very Cancerian theme! Cancer is the sign of the home, and often natives of this sign don’t feel right with any part of their lives unless their home base is established and running in perfect harmony. Of course, that ideal is an extreme challenge to people of any sign! Look for Brooks to direct a film that explores sibling relationships.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson