July 14, 2001

The grounding influence of Taurus’ lunar transit is a welcome reprieve from all the emotional highs and lows of the week. It’s easier to strike a balance between commitment and autonomy without hurting your mate’s feelings. You’ll discover that you don’t have to experience drama in order to get along with relatives. Change the way you think.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Love takes you on a wild ride, and you’ll find yourself in new territory. Be brave, and don’t back down. New information will change the game plan of a current project. Make a final decision so you can get rid of your worries.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You find efficient ways of doing your chores. Use the extra time to pamper yourself. You and a sibling may have a conflict of interest when it comes to planning a family vacation. Come up with a compromise, and be understanding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your timing couldn’t be better. A love triangle works itself out in the most advantageous way – everyone will be happy. You should appreciate your feelings of envy because they show you what you really want in life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s extremely important to return calls in a timely manner. You’ll collect funds, especially those you’ve been expecting for a while. An adversary could become a love interest! Write down a friend’s creative suggestions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Plan out every detail of a project because backup plans come in handy. Competition inspires your best performance, so there’s no need to be nervous and anxious. Hosting a party brings you luck. You’ll impress everyone tonight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 14). It’s a year of creativity and independence. Break free of stifling routine. Love comes your way when you donate time to a good cause. You can finally pay off a debt of save enough money to start your own business. Marriage is featured in December. After a lot of time and effort, you’ll complete a personal project in February. Your best love match is Aries. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 11, 40, 16 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Consider ending a professional relationship that is no longer productive. Spend the evening relaxing with your significant other. Plan to introduce your mate to friends and family. Let the good times roll. A friend needs your help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you decide to solve a problem, your outlook on life automatically improves. You make significant progress in a complex relationship. Though love interests play hard to get, they’ll come around quickly when you are persistent.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When a call is not returned, don’t give up; you are on to something well worth the effort. Pull a friend up by the bootstraps, and encourage him/her to take a new direction in life. Look out for a marriage proposal! Don’t be caught off guard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Parties and team fun dominate your schedule. Nevertheless, be sure to keep a promise before taking off to have a good time. Don’t leave anything half done tonight; you will be faced with disappointment if you do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Face a challenge – you will succeed. You’ve come to a fork in the road of love. Hold off on decisions, and discuss your feelings with your love partner. Grant yourself the freedom and space to do what you want. Be carefree.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t allow your friends to act foolishly in public. Their actions reflect upon you, too. Flirting with your crush might not get you anywhere, so put your worries to rest, and enjoy yourself. Everything happens as it should. Keep smiling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your self-control is admirable. Act now to secure your financial future – an older relative may help by giving you good advice. Plan a trip to a national park. You’ll enjoy nature’s beauty. Your exuberance and optimism will attract love.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: " My husband brings me down because he’s always depressed. Do you think this is a good reason to leave him? I’m a Cancer."

Based on your chart, you are angry at the people who love you most because you’re unhappy with your job. A career change is what you really need. Start looking now, while you maintain your current position. Something fantastic could turn up as soon as September, from leads you generate today! As a Cancer, you are more in tune with your emotional tides and subconscious motives than those around you, and it’s true that your husband’s mood affects you. However, you’ll be surprised how differently you feel once your job brings you more of the creative and artistic satisfaction you’ve been lacking in your life. I’m willing to bet you already know exactly what kind of job would challenge you in the areas of your interest. You’ve thought about this change for longer than you would admit to your husband. The stars indicate you were afraid to talk about it because you were filled with self-doubt! Visit a professional group that interests you to start this journey toward a new profession.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: From the Eagles to his solo career, Don Henley plays the kind of music that speaks to the heart, a Cancer specialty. The pain of romantic difficulty and hard knocks of life (common subjects of Henley’s songs) are felt more acutely by Cancer natives. And they often feel better if they can creatively express their pain to others!

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson