September 20, 2001

The Scorpio moon allows sexy possibilities to pop up around us, but the big astrological news comes during the evening hours. Lady Venus dances into Virgo’s realm of beauty and improvement, giving relationships a lift. Over the next several weeks, you’ll know who’s good for you and who’s not. It’s easy to take action in bad relationships.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll charm adversaries with strong arguments. Time-consuming chores can be delegated or dropped – you have your mind on bigger and better things. Your mate hasn’t forgotten his or her promises, they’ve just been put on hold.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Put all your efforts into one or two goals. This way, your energy won’t be scattered and wasted in different directions. Your perform a miracle by mediating in a work-related squabble. A sexy Pisces or Capricorn has the hots for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Others need your guidance and ideas, which makes you the most valued individual on your block! Seek emotional resources other than your current love partner. You finally get the loan or special funding you applied for months ago.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll succeed in a competitive situation this afternoon. Refocus your purpose in life by deciding what you want, instead of concentrating on a loved one’s necessities. Think of your job as a channel for income, not the source.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Do you feel like hiding out tonight? That’s exactly why you should push yourself to connect with people who are different. Make "expansion" your mantra. You’ll be proud of your children and praise them on a regular basis.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 20). In the next two months, a last-minute scramble to scrape together funds for a project will result in your future financial security. Travel in December is made possible through the help of a relative. You’ll turn heads this spring when dedication to a personal resolution boosts your confidence and beauty. April features an innocent romance, but passions run deep. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 12, 4, 56 and 28.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You have no idea how talented you really are until you find your niche in the world of the arts. What you do is your personal life is reflected through your work. The more family time you include in your evening, the better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll get a big chance to make more money, but you must be ready to spend plenty of time and energy. Don’t be feisty about romantic matters, or you’ll be vindicated. Everyone wans you to tag along tonight. You’re the star!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t be impatient when waiting for results. Unplug the phone, because your creative brilliance spawns while you work uninterrupted. Tonight is an adventure. You’ll add sensational contacts to your social and professional network.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Make requests of others, and don’t be afraid to press for commitments. New doors are opened in the morning, but if you don’t say "yes" right away, they will close quickly. You’ll get an important phone call tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Getting back to work is rough, especially after a long, relaxing vacation. You’ve learned a lot on the job, and you sometimes feel as if your co-workers make your life difficult for fun. Watch the tables turn in romantic matters tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your day starts off with a sizzle – someone is interested in you romantically. A rift between friends can be fixed through an impartial third party. Lawsuits are a waste of time and money, so settle an argument outside of court.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Spend the day throwing out the old, and open your arms in expectation of what’s new. The world responds to you positively. Don’t let relatives come between you and your significant other. You’re allowed to change your mind!

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Do you have any general insight about different signs and their preferences in what kind of pet to own? My husband seems to attract stray animals, and I find the whole thing very odd. He’s a Virgo. Why is this happening?"

Actually, animals, especially mistreated ones, are often attracted to Virgos because of their healing, nurturing quality. Also, as an earth sign, Virgo seems in tune with nature. He understands it as stay animals do." Capricorn, Cancer and Pisces are also likely to attract strays, but for different reasons. He’s more insight upon your request:

Signs that prefer dogs: Aries, Capricorn, Taurus and Aquarius

Signs that prefer cats: Cancer, Virgo, Libra and Leo

Signs most likely to get a pet from the pound: Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Pisces and Cancer

Signs most likely to buy an expensive pet: Leo, Libra, Capricorn and Taurus

Signs that prefer small animals: Pisces, Cancer, Taurus and Virgo

Signs that prefer large animals: Capricorn, Aries, Leos, Aquarius and Scorpio.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Raquel Welch proves that Virgos have an edge when it comes to keeping their beauty fresh as the years ago by. She’s also been on the cutting edge of fitness trends for nearly her whole life. A Virgo often excels in anything that improves his or her well-being. A high level of health awareness comes naturally to Welch. She is perpetually interested in anything she can do to improve her physical and spiritual self.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson