November 21, 2001

Mercury enters Scorpio today, so watch out for the damage that can be caused by a sharp tongue. Honesty isn’t so hard to find under this transit, but it may be hard to swallow once you do find it. The old grain-of-salt trick usually works, and under the Leo moon, so will tap-dancing your way out the door when you hear something you’d like to process in private.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). A loved one will make amends with you soon, so don’t push him or her. Listen with an open mind. Express your artistic talents to peers who have the same interests. A Libra or Sagittarius will be eager to help and promote you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your sense of humor makes you a natural leader. Get closer to a potential love invest by expressing your feelings. Forget last-minute invitations, and stick to the original plan. Let friends share in your good luck.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re all heart, and you should protect yourself from exaggerated sob stories. A fabulous position will be just as easy to attain as a crummy one. Being honest is the only way to regain trust and openness with friends.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Humor puts things into proper perspective. If you sense a pattern in events, trust your instincts. You will find answers to your questions at an irritatingly slow rate, but be patient. Taking impulsive actions will be lucky tonight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Others will rely on your expertise. A friend will suddenly change his or her personality. Demand to be paid on time only when you deliver the goods on time. Your punctuality will be matched by those to whom you provide services.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 21). You can pick and choose what you want to do this year. Start this month off with a jog that exposes your creative talents. Next month, you’ll discover the key to unlocking your moneymaking abilities. By the new year, you’ll be spending more time with an intriguing and intelligent companion. Your best signs for love are Taurus and Pisces. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 28, 41, 24 and 4.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Get on with life! It is better to jump in with two feet with your current love partner than remain in limbo for another month. Someone knows your secret, but he or she will never tell. Your friends and family will be trustworthy tonight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll realize that what you perceive to be a dream is actually reality. The fact that others don’t see what you see doesn’t mean it isn’t there. An uninvolved party is invaluable for working out problems. Friends will ask for your assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Oddly enough, new interests will remind you of an old flame. A romantic crisis can have positive results. Your finances will improve greatly if you simply resist the temptation to shop. Use persuasion to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Getting more personal is not your strong point in business. Being cautious now will allow for more freedom later. You may feel swamped with busy work, but it is all necessary for a career advancement. Organize your time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A financial bonanza will be the fruit of your hard work, not luck. Discuss a recent setback with a colleague, and you’ll see things are not as bad as you think! Doomed finances can be restored. Appearances are deceiving tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Blow off an overly cautious influence – you deserve to hang out with someone fun. Rely on your feelings if you want to take the best course of action. You will overcome a case of the jitters when you boost your confidence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your outrageous viewpoints will attract more attention. Evaluate all of your options before making a decision regarding money. Expand your vocabulary. Comments are subject to interpretation, so give others the benefit of the doubt.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Here’s another cusp question: I was born at midnight on June 21, 1926, just as it was becoming the 22nd. Am I a Gemini or Cancer?"

On that particular year, anyone born at midnight, which astrologers regard as the upcoming day, would be a Cancer. It is interesting to note that anyone born on June 22, 1943, is a Gemini, while those born on that same date, June 22, 1953, are Cancers.

I’m a Capricorn woman dating a 31-year-old Aquarius. How can I tell if he likes me?"

You and an Aquarius would be great together as long as you have at least one mutual interest. Aquarian men rarely show their feelings. In fact, the more they care, the less they say. Aquarian men as so hesitant to display their emotions that they appear to be nicer and more solicitous to women they merely like, than to women they truly love. Avoid getting into a routine with an Aquarius. What makes you, a Capricorn, feel comfortable is what makes Aquarians shy away from a relationship. I hope you two find something in common.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Scorpio actor Ethan Hawke will have a stellar year in many respects. He’ll not only prove that his name equals box-office dollars, increasing his asking price per movie, but he could have another child with wife Uma Thurman, as their charts have very fertile combinations for the fall of 2002. It’s important to note that Scorpio is a good sign for actors because of the emotional intensity the sign is capable of releasing.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson