September 17, 2001

The new moon hits the "refresh" button or defrags our hard drives. The past becomes clear, and the future is wide open. This is the last week under the hard-working Virgo sun, so make the most out of your sincere desire to improve your life. It’s easy to stay focused, especially when everyone around you is working so diligently to make their own lives better!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Seek the wisdom of elders when it comes to making tough decisions. Before you go shopping, keep in mind that anticipation can actually be more exciting than spending money. You make a special connection with a Pisces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Keep track of borrowed items; your friends certainly are! Money comes from a onetime gig. Invest it in something worthwhile! Avoid getting carried away by grand gestures. Let family members help you take care of a few bills.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your flash of uncanny genius sparks a new creative quest. You’re the head honcho that a group looks to for guidance and inspiration. Be accessible. Socializing at work sparks romantic play. Lady luck is generous tonight.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone you’ve been trying to impress is also trying to impress you. Focus on quality, longevity and durability. Concentrate on the big picture and bypass details for now. Romance and drama mark the evening. Be flirtatious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Much of your fate is linked to others, so select partners and friends carefully. You’ll succeed when a Scorpio backs your ideas with money. Friends envy the stability of your love life. If you’re hosting a party, plan it to the last detail.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 17). Spectacular luck this year keeps fortunes snowballing into the future. Aries and Leo are partners who have the Midas touch, and they will share it with you. A windfall connected to a family matter or sweepstakes puts a long-term obligation behind you. Next summer will bring many surprises. Singles: Set your wedding date and expand your family. Entertain friends. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 2, 23, 8 and 41.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be punctual, or you will miss out on an opportunity. Your romantic concerns are justified, but it’s not what you think. Advance in your own right by participating in community or religious groups. Don’t lend items to just anybody.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Forgive your mate for his or her transgressions. Delays or cancellations turn out for the best. Be careful not to expect too much from a friend who is incapable of making mature decisions. Loved ones need your support.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Stop searching for the cause of a problem – it will only make you dwell on the past. You have luck with packages sent, received or presented. A second-choice job or class turns out to be far better than you ever imagined.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Participating in sports events – not just watching them – could change your life. Your kids look to you as their hero, so don’t let them down. Just do the best you can, and don’t worry about the consequences.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Turning a hobby into a home-based, money-making source of income by the year’s end will fatten your bank account. An older relative or friend helps you start a business. The evening is filled with laughter and festivities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Single parents and other eligible individuals design new love strategies. Tip: Potential love partners must fit nicely into your lifestyle in order for romance to endure. A professional alliance you form now will define your financial potential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s no excuse for being bored _ or boring. Break out of the rut and come alive! If you play your cards right, you can make a friend out of an enemy. It may be your greatest confidence booster. A family discussion calls for honesty.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I didn’t think I needed a home computer, but after taking a few classes, I can’t live without one. Now I’ve started a new job working with computers. When I come home, I’d rather not work on my husband’s computer chores. He’s a Capricorn who asks me to do everything from typing documents to sending e-mails, and I wish he could do it himself! He says he isn’t geared to learn it. What can I do to stop this?"

Congratulations on not only discovering a new facet of yourself, but on making your talent pay off in the real world. Your husband is even more resistant to change than you. His Capricorn nature is cautious and reserved. Many times, people born under the Capricorn sun are most comfortable when preserving the status quo. However, your husband has an aptitude for computers. He may feel as if the computer at home is actually yours and not his, and he somehow feels he doesn’t have a right to use it without you. Dispel that belief by getting some programs just for him (perhaps some tutorials). Unlike you, your husband learns better from manuals and tutorials than from class. If you keep doing his work for him, he’ll never learn. Set a cutoff date, and help him get ready to handle his business himself.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jason Alexander is a Virgo with Mercury (communication) and Mars (ambition/passion) in Libra. Libra’s influence on his birth chart tells us that he’s the consummate partner, generous with those he works with and able to push others to their highest potential through a concerted team effort. How Alexander interacts with other actors will always have a correlation to his success. Look for him in small-screen debuts.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson