November 28, 2001

Put your moneymaking skills to work under the lucky Taurus moon. You’re going to need the funds in order to afford the luxuries the Taurus moon always tempts you to buy. This afternoon, listen to yourself, and avoid mingling with people who might get you into trouble from the start. Your sleeve is an inconvenient place to wear your heart.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Expect almost everyone to ask you for favors. It sometimes seem as if your feelings don’t matter and you would rather avoid dealing with them. Listen to your own needs, and decide what course you want to take. Stay practical.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll come up with brilliant ideas when you spend time in solitude. Serious contemplation of the past might alter your outlook of the future. Consult a partner before making a big investment; a Capricorn or Pisces wont’ steer you wrong.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll rise to the occasion, being extremely generous, even when others let their pride and ego complicate matters. Play an important part, and never underestimate your power. An Aquarius will help lighten your load.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Ultimatums won’t work tonight. Silently hold out for what you want, and it will eventually come your way. Your fellow consultants have plenty more resources than you right now, so ask questions and add more names to your list.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Undercurrents of guilt will stand in your way as long as you are unwilling to face the consequences of past actions. No matter how low you may feel today, tomorrow will bring a miracle. Start a romantic relationship with a Pisces.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 28). Love will thrive for you all year long. Leo and Gemini make hot romantic partners. Know your priorities, and create your top three goals next year. Money deals will be most successful over the next three weeks. Your boss might offer you a promotion during the last week of February, but hold out for a little while, because May features a huge career leap. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 42, 36, 11 and 19.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Paranoia and negative images can result in depression if you don’t release what you’ve bottled up inside for years. You will be able to see the good in someone others condemn. Stick up for what you believe, and don’t back down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Act on a romantic impulse – it’s lucky. Worrying may have an ill-effect on a loved one’s well-being, so cheer him or her up. As the Bobby McFerrin song says, "Don’t worry, be happy." You’ll be showered with warmth and affection.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If there is still a longstanding division between two family members, do your part to close the gap. The best thing you can do for your love life is keep your perspective positive, and your discipline and routine regular.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone smart and funny will steal your heart. Even people who are already romantically involved will open themselves up to your advances, so watch around you. A love triangle would be too messy and time-consuming to deal with now. Your colleagues will rely on you to challenge their theories.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You feel secure and are willing to express your feelings to those around you. A love triangle would be too messy and time-consuming to deal with now. Your colleagues will rely on you to challenge their theories.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Lend an empathetic ear to a loved one. Taking a detour from the beaten path will lead to new friendship and self-discovery. Do you really want to change your appearance? It might affect the way others perceive you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A relative could make a financial proposition that s mutually beneficial. A Scorpio will be pleased to be your date, so don’t lose his or her number. Trust a new friend – he or she is reliable. Give a loved one a second chance.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born on Oct. 23, 1956. I thought I was a Scorpio, but I recently read in a newspaper horoscope that I am a Libra! What am I?"

In your case, more detail is necessary – if you were born before 6 p.m. on the 23rd, you’re probably (depending upon the location of your birth) a Libra. If you were born during the evening, chances are you’re a Scorpio. It was on Oct. 23, 1956, that the sun moved from 29 degrees Libra to zero degrees Scorpio! In any case, your clever, analytical Mercury in Libra lends you talent for public relations and diplomatic charm that many Scorpios lack. Being born "on the cusp" means that you were born on a day when your exact sun sign must be calculated mathematically. Why? Because there are 365 days in a year, and 360 degrees of the zodiac. Therefore, those five extra days have to fit in, and fitting them in shifts the beginning date of each sign from year to year. Approximately one out of every 15 people are born "on the cusp." For these people to be sure of their sign, they must check a book called the "Ephemeris." I hope that clears things up for you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Brad Pitt is born under the sign of adventure, and he is one Sagittarius who can’t get enough experience! This year, he could add five new stamps from countries he’s bound to visit to his passport, in spite of the fear the rest of the world may be having in regard to travel. Will he have a child this year with wife Jennifer Aniston? A baby is featured in 2003! With the moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars all transiting through Capricorn, Pitt probably won’t stop until he owns his own studio.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson