November 09, 2001

The ever-improving energy of the Virgo sun propels people to eat right, budget and improve their overall attitude. Under the Leo lunar influence, everyone wants to see and be seen. Attendance to street fair, busy beaches and community events is especially high. If you’re generous, money and love will rain down on you as the weekend progresses.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll recover from a late start if you organize your time wisely. Weight intelligence more heavily than experience when hiring anew worker. You will take a bold adventurous step into the unknown tonight. You feel invincible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You finally get that long-awaited promotion, but considered accepting a competitive job offer elsewhere. You may receive money from an inheritance. A social event provides a story for later. Your sense of humor is sexy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can close a deal, but compensation is determined by the hours you put in. If you keep doing what is good for the company, consider asking for a raise. Party and dance tonight! Celebrate new love or the fact that you’re free to find it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Embarking on a new project is more expensive than you thought. It’s not too late to back out, and no one important to you will care if you do anyway. You make the biggest impact when your timing is right, so be punctual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). An emphasis on high quality and shrewd bargaining abilities are the keys to haggling. A pricey purchase you may have felt was out of your budget could finally be yours. An adversary makes a pace offering in the spirit of cooperation.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 9). Life offers you incentives to take the high road so accept them. The financial rewards you receive keep coming in through the end of the month, but December brings tons of affection and recognition. Your passionate nature emerges in the new year, and you could even get married on a whim. Pisces and Libra are excellent choices for partnerships of all kinds. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 13, 17, 35 and 48.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Fight the impulse to do what is comfortable and easy – hard work and difficult decisions push you to the brink of brilliance. Age is not an obstacle to finding your dream job o love, so don’t anticipate that it will be. Focus on yourself tonight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The strange behavior of others is a sign that change is on the horizon. Don’t let the fear of instability distract you from your personal work, you are on the verge of a breakthrough. Keep your impulse to go shopping under control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t skip meals – today requires all your strength and stamina! Rumors at work keep the tension thick, but you thrive under pressure. Set aside time for a loved one whose busy schedule conflicts with your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Art is an inspiration for romance, and vice versa. Even if it’s inconvenient, cover for a colleague when he or she asks you to – the favor will be returned when you really need it. Tonight, you’ll make an addition to a collection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Avoid putting yourself in the position of an arbitrator unless you are getting paid for it. Put the quest for romance on hold until you complete a major project. Prepare legal or financial documents as soon as possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though setbacks tempt you to slow down, you are promised success if you get p and get busy. Explore investment possibilities with an expert. Don’t let a new possession absorb too much of your time and attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Accept your romantic partner’s challenge – love keeps you balanced. A family member has difficulty comprehending your dilemma; have patience and explain it to him or her again. Important people care about what you think.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: With the moon tap dancing through romantic Leo, love is larger than life. Public displays of affection suddenly seem just fine, even to the most conservative among us. Commitments are easily made and written in stone, but no one feels too pressured. Even those who usually need plenty of space want to pair up! Aries: Keep your romantic wish list handy, and ask for what you want! Gemini: The more love you give away, the more you get. Cancer Loved ones learn to trust you if you try and make them feel powerful in a relationship. Leo: Flirt and be free, but don’t leave a trail of broken hearts in your wake. Don’t promise what you can’t deliver, either. Virgo: A quiet escape does wonders for your love life, even if you go alone! Libra: Make fast decisions – it’s difficult for you but fantastic for your love life. Scorpio: Powerful attractions could sway your opinion or change your plans. Sagittarius: Be open to a love interest from a different culture. Capricorn: Let love distract you from work. Aquarius: Friends are amorous, but the real hot prospect is a person you haven’t met yet. Pisces; Improve your sexy presence by being an attentive listener and keeping your own secrets.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Under the Leo moon, Leo and Pisces make a lovely pair this weekend, but it takes more than affection to make this romance work. Tonight, a psychic connection can be made if both parties are brave enough to open up. Honesty is extremely important now. One lie can change everything, no matter how small it seems.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson