November 04, 2001

The Gemini moon promises fun. With Virgo’s influences encouraging us to help one another in our efforts to improve ourselves and the world around us, fantastic memories can be created at a charity car wash or softball game that builds community spirit. Get together with a group, or get the group together. Events like these are especially exciting.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A taste of success leaves you craving more. Be prepared to make sacrifices for what you want, and you’ll get it. Volunteer or philanthropic work opens new employment possibilities. You will see a new side of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Reflecting on past relationships will help solve a present drama. Volunteering time for a worthy cause will help you gain valuable experiences, as well as new friends. Arguments about money are harmful to relationships.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Have faith in an old friend. You are called upon for an explanation this afternoon – don’t lie. A hunch is proven correct, and you are rewarded. The best candidate for a blissful love relationship is a Virgo. Go fall shopping this evening.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Practice your pitch, and perfect your singing and dancing skills. Minor roadblocks on your journey to wealth will be easily hurdled with a bit of resourcefulness. You excel at pursuits that give you a forum for your opinions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll meet your expectations and finally be happy. Being recognized should make you feel like a million dollars, so don’t forget to celebrate. Avoid taking anything too literally. Avoid making last-minute changes to your schedule.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 4). You’ll have all the romance and affection you can handle this year! Through the next 10 weeks, you’ll be adjusting your work life to fit your personal life. A new home or living arrangement will invigorate you in December. Cash in on family connections before the new year. Once you start utilizing your resources, the phone will ring off the hook with offers galore. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 11, 27, 51 and 13.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Get mundane tasks out of the way to make room for bigger and better adventures. Your romantic partner wants you to make a stronger commitment, but you are still resisting. Trust your friends – they are devoted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Plan for your financial future. You have the opportunity to do some overtime work for extra cash. Even if you are committed to your mate, it doesn’t mean you always have to put his or her happiness before your own. Indulge yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll receive many offers for your ingenious ideas. Your in-laws are in the picture. If you’re not too eager to impress them, you’ll do fine. Everyone has a story – some are sad and some are instructive. Just listen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Financial progress, however slow, is solid and lasting. Research lifestyles in other locations. You deserve to be around people who have fresh views and open minds. Children and creativity are featured tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Singles make golden connections. It’s lucky to communicate through music, so send a special song that expresses everything you want to say. Children can handle responsibilities if you supervise from afar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In love, hold back some surprises. Stories and publication efforts are favored. Money is available where you were turned down before. Animals bring joy, and having a pet may even help you meet new people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A friendship with an older individual blossoms into a passionate romance. Friends make incorrect assumptions; set the record straight. What you do in the name of charity could make you rich. Let family be your focus tonight.

forecast of the week ahead: Under the ever-evolving influence of the Virgo sun, it’s clear we have to grow, improve and change to keep up with a world that demands our best. The Gemini sun in the beginning of the week makes this quest for perfection a bit more fun. We can help others meet their goals, and in the process, meet our own. Join a team – everything is more exciting and productive with a group energy behind it. Tuesday brings a lunar shift into moody Cancer, stirring up the emotional brew. Family issues are the focus. Look at who is important to you and why. Solving one relationship problem could have far-reaching effects into every area of your life. Venus and Uranus are in opposition on Thursday, adding an element of surprise to the mix. With the moon in Leo, a dose of high drama is on the agenda before the night is through. Under the Leo moon, the usual principles of generosity are magnified. Friday, everyone wants to be in the limelight. Attendance is high at public hot spots. Money and love rain down on you!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgo actor Richard Gere looks forward to a year of building, as do other Virgos born in 1949. Just when it seems as though things are settling into a manageable groove, a challenge this November will give Virgos a chance to prove what they are made of! Gere’s love sector also lights up at the end of the year. His talents span from playing musical instruments, composing music to being a versatile actor.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson