November 18, 2001

Powerful magic accompanies the Mars/Uranus conjunction, made even more volatile and consequential when in Aquarius. Stay in harmony with the forces around you. Hum a tune, if necessary, because alignment with the creative, rather than the destructive side, of this high-energy aspect is the key. Invite someone unusual for the holidays.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Play fair with everyone. Someone is listening to your call for help, and he or she will make one of your wishes come true. Powerful allies will back you up, so keep smiling modestly, avoiding the temptation to be temperamental.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Group affiliations will be lucky throughout the week. Your boss will give a nod of approval to your bold plan of action. Family comes first all week. Those you seldom see may drop by uninvited. Welcome them with open arms.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Long journeys are subject to sudden change. Your travel plans will require flexibility and adaptability, but look for fun along the way, too. A remarkable stranger will enter your life today via a group gathering. Listen to an Aquarius’ advice.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A family member’s need to depart from tradition this week is real. Don’t coerce your loved ones into doing the same old thing. A highly charged romantic vibration is not part of your imagination – that strong interest your sense is real.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your romantic partner’s impatience makes you feel rushed. You can’t hold anyone back, but you can let them go ahead without you, which may be the wiser decision. Keep smiling; in hindsight, you will want to have been gracious to all.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 18). You’ll be more determined and better able to follow a project through to the end next year. A very important decision is in the works right now. In fact, the whole year ahead will be shaped by a few key choices that you make in the next weeks. A friendly relationship will become a romance soon. Summer features a relationships of extreme depth and power. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 1, 21, 22 and 13.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Extra duties may fall upon you at the last minute. Find a nice way to say "no," and get used to saying it throughout the week. Hunches will help you find lost items and answers to old mysteries. Cook a dish no one has tried before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will be hard for you to resist being romantic this evening, especially if you listen to the words of one who desperately wants to be with you. A child may not tell the whole truth when questioned about his or her bad behavior.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Family members that live out of state will call you this week. Allow plenty of time for delays if you’re traveling today. A former competitor will take your side. Libras will make the best teammates. Luck will stop by for a visit tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your lucky star will shine even brighter this evening. You’ll find your best fortune at home. New friendships you start now may last forever. Let a Sagittarius relative introduce you to his or her circle of friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Deadlines trigger your creativity. Share expenses or chores with neighbors as there are great savings to be made. Get estimates in writing. Couples need separate activities as time away will enhance love. Sacrifice now for the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Follow a Libra’s advice, and you won’t go wrong. Listen to Aries’ reasoning, but don’t be so quick to swallow his or her convictions. You’ll finally find solutions to old problems this week. Believe in yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your fantasy life may be more active than your real life in the week ahead. If you plan on traveling, be patient. Use delays as a time to catch up on reading. Don’t let your emotions cloud your judgment. Stick to the logical path.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: As if the stars were also thankful that the early settlers were sustained by aid of the Native Americans, the influence of a spectacular Mars/Uranus conjunction in Aquarius will rejuvenate you all week. The Aquarian moon will help you plan the events for Sunday, when everyone feels confident issuing invitations to any festivities in mind. The week will experience a crescendo on Thursday, when the Aries moon fuels our prayers and thanksgiving thoughts with patriotic fervor. You have what it takes to stick to work requirements Monday through Wednesday. You may even turn in an eight-hour stint on Friday, if the situation calls for it. The stars that feature such a loving holiday are rare, and yet, they’ll pop up and allow you to turn your thoughts right back to duty when the celebration is over. Family gatherings and reunions will have positive vibrations, including forgiving and patch-it-up energies. Go ahead and introduce your significant other to the whole family. Though there is a chance they might not like one another, at least they’ll have your in common. All the generations will become closer as you gather around the dinner table. Judging from the astrological vibes, everyone will learn from one another. By the end of the week, the sun will slip into Sagittarius. This transit promises plenty of action.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Scorpios are often born into intense home conditions, and singer/actress Lorna Luft isn’t an exception. Sister of Liza Minnelli and daughter of Sidney Luft and Judy Garland, she is a perfect example of how courageously Scorpios can assimilate and reassesses their lives so that only wisdom ad strength remain. Her will is unyielding. Luft’s story is told in her book, ‘Me and My Shadow: A Family Memoir."

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson