September 11, 2001

Mercury enters the proactive realm of Virgo, and your powers of time management are suddenly augmented. Make your list and check it twice – you’ll find you can do almost anything you write down with a bit of patience and elbow grease. Make sure to return overdue videos and library books, because there are a lot of sticklers on the scene!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s the ideal time to patch up old misunderstandings and begin with a clean slate. Take a moment to enjoy your daily interactions with co-workers. Do not be afraid to trust them. Financial information comes via a long-distance call.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You find a safe environment to pursue your challenging goals. Indulge a child’s imagination – it can be truly magical. Business and marriage will become intertwined this afternoon. Friends you rarely see will make your evenings sparkle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You volunteer your time for others often, and now it’s your turn to take center stage. Special training or education will eventually make you rich! You’ll find luck if you change your plans this afternoon. Obey your intuition.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A promise you made recently must soon be carried out. Share your most intimate feelings with a small group – a potential partner will be listening. Children thrive if you give them important duties and hold them accountable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Develop new habits for dealing with financial stress. Information about career opportunities is right under your nose. Singles find love in athletic or religious clubs. Couples can renew their affection by double-dating with friends.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 11). This year, you will see the fulfillment of dreams that never had a chance until now. Over the next six weeks, you can consider going for relationships, jobs or opportunities you thought were out of your reach. October brings a complete change in the direction of your career. Singles find Mr. or Ms. Right in November. Your best love signs is Pisces. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 2, 10, 34 and 29.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Love demands reciprocity. You’ll feel better if you are less pushy and let a sweetheart come to you. If you want to experience a rush, spend more time outdoors. You’ll be inspired by competitors to break your personal records.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Work as a team and remain diplomatic. All members of the group are held accountable for mistakes, so all should behave cordially. Insight and imagination are at your disposal tonight. Treat a pet respectfully, and you’ll gain a new friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A challenge to your leadership gives you a true picture of your reputation among peers. Friends can forgive you for anything, except hypocrisy. Too much honesty and too little tact can hurt the feelings of a loved one tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Get away from oppressive influences while you’re still in the planning stages of a project. You need absolute freedom to bring out your creative streak. New information and methods will help you make difficult financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A self-motivated sweetheart needs you, though his or her actions may not suggest as much. Be wary of people using rules to control your behavior. You’ll enjoy the entertainment tonight if you can appreciate subtle humor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Trying too hard at work will spoil a potential sale. Concentrate on targeting sources for long-term investment. An important person catches your attention in an unorthodox fashion – in less than a week, you’ll be more than friends!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A love potential is no longer tied down and is ready to take a chance with you. A person who owes your money offers an equitable barter of services; accept the trade immediately. An exhibition or contest will bring you acclaim.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Virgo, and I need some help. I have to hire a new employee by the end of this month. According to my chart, who should I take?

Luck for you comes when you hire an Aries, Gemini or Leo to work with or for you. Virgos frequently work well in groups of three, and they love to specialize in one phase or aspect of a business. For Virgos, the more colleagues you have, the better off you’ll be.

"Will you do an astrological inventory for me? I’m a Scorpio born on Nov. 20, 1921."

Scorpios have untapped abilities in business this year. You have futuristic ideas, can easily generate interest in a product and have unusual designing skills. You should be ready to try dynamic new ventures that come to you in November. Personal obligations will no longer burden you. Someone who is generous, kind, thoughtful and honest will fall for you in December. In January, a former employer changes direction and seeks your return. Your assets include perseverance, the ability to solve problems with precision and thoughtfulness, and organizational skills. In the future, luck will come through all types of partnerships, so continue to be receptive to all offers. If you keep your nose to be grindstone, you’ll succeed.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Melanie Griffith is a raging Leo in a two-Leo family. Husband Antonio Banderas was also born under the sign of show business. With Mercury, Venus and Mars in Virgo, Griffith is truly organized, aesthetically oriented, and usually takes great pride in creating a beautiful environment for her family. Leo is also the sign of children, and Griffith probably values her children above all else in her busy life.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson