September 08, 2001

Mars enters stern Capricorn, making this the best climate forgetting things done on the job. If you’ve been meaning to move up the professional ladder or ask for a raise, formulate your plan this weekend, and be ready to execute it first thing on Monday. It will be difficult to stay focused on anything too small to challenge you. Just don’t force the issue.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Critical acclaim is yours. Go ahead, and invest in a new style. You’ll be showered with compliments next week. Reception in new social circles is warm. You’ll be approached at a party. Take this time to step back and admire yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your energy is at an all-time high. Use it to accomplish a home-improvement mission. Dogmatic partners finally ease up. Love is gentle and strong, but not overbearing. You and a perky Pisces share wonderful chemistry.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Attend a social gathering with colleagues. You might miss out on a promotion if you stay at home. All organizational activities are favored, as well as group travel tours or outings with your best friends. Get out there and explore the world.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People listen to your suggestions, but you have to speak up. Children and house guests need to know what the rules are. Sports are fine to play but not bet on. An ex-mate could pop up in the scene quite unexpectedly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You might be misunderstood unless you are extremely thorough and intuitive in the way you communicate your message. Get someone’s attention by giving him or her plenty of compliments. It’s lucky to analyze your dreams.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 8). It’s a year of impressive balance. You’ve succeeded in so many of life’s categories, it’s hard to know where to direct your energy. The next three weeks feature romance. Your lucky love signs are Capricorn and Scorpio. You’ll finally close the book on a chapter of your life in November. Colleagues or co-workers become more cooperative. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 21, 22, 59 and 78.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be a star if you can lend emotional support where it’s needed. Honesty gets you just what you want without wasting time. There maybe a primo chance to display your musical talents tonight, so practice. Singing is sexy, too!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Jealousy hurts you more than anyone else, so give it up! Concentrate on one task at a time, especially if you are the one in charge. Keep a secret for a pal. You’ll meet new partners if you go dancing tonight. You look great and feel outstanding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Influential people take a special liking to you. Save money by cutting back on unnecessary expenses. There is lucky in threes. Romantic chaos helps your creativity blossom. Go to bed early – the extra rest will heal you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A financial hole calls for some resourcefulness until the money starts flowing in. Worrying will only deplete your energy. Have faith instead. A sexy Leo may case a spell on you. Be wary of his or her intentions. Are they good?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your destiny is linked to somebody else’s in ways that are impossible to see right now. Don’t seek the approval of negative, critical people who are not likely to give it to you anyway. Organizations pay your way though projects.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You express yourself through adventurous pursuits. Educational goals take precedence over your superficial concerns. Read and expand your network, but don’t spend a lot of money doing it. Romantic possibilities overwhelm you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take advice from a mentor or role model. You can afford to set back and relax for a while. Time away from your romantic partner enables you to grow separately and in your own way. Don’t let others interfere with family life.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Capricorn who is torn between two extreme opposites. I’m Catholic and often think about serving my church in some way – possibly even joining an order. But I also think I’m psychic, which isn’t a very Catholic thing to be, and I’m drawn to the occult, too. In what direction do you think I should go?"

This is not the time to make any decision about your lifestyle right now, but devote the next six months to realizing what makes you feel at peace. Try a taste of different religious beliefs and disciplines by reading, attending services and generally learning all you can. For your information, Capricorn is known to search inward for spirituality but often finds it within the limits of a conventional or orthodox religious framework. The approach is often scholarly, as you respect the words and those who have established a reputation for knowledgeable commentary and interpretation. Your most accurate psychic impressions come through dreams. A dream journal is especially important to keep near your bedside to record impressions as soon as you wake. If you keep a journal for several months, you will find amazing themes and patterns in your dream that point to incredibly accurate intuitions.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Hugh Grant rocks the press again in 2002, but this time for a more positive reason. He could decide to marry a woman with several children. Grant has love planet Venus in Libra, the perfect sign for harmonious partnership. Natives of this aspect are in top shape when matched with someone who is as purposeful as they are.

To find out more about Joyce Jillson and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com

Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson