ARIES (March 21-April 19). Learn as you go a long; that’s your style. Being inquisitive will help you avoid romantic complications before they even begin. Be specific – hints will just confuse everyone. Boost your confidence, and plan what you’ll stay to others.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Even if you don’t care about someone else’s excuses, give him or her the opportunity to explain. Tonight, join a recreational sports team, especially when you feel giddy. Making solid plans will make your creative idea part of reality.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Attractive people may influence you to explore new arenas of your intellect. Tonight’s contacts will figure into your future. Reorganize your schedule when business matters threaten to take up too much of your personal time.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Focus on your long-term goals, and make sure today’s activities contribute to your spiritual welfare. In other words, make yourself happy! An acquaintance will cease his or her romantic pursuits when you cancel your date tonight.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Would you like to make a romantic commitment? Go for it. Your living arrangements will work out perfectly when you are willing to compromise. An Aquarius can show your shortcuts. Keep holding out for the best offers – they will come.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 2). You’ll have no trouble asking for the kind of help you need to get the job done this year. You’ll be very charismatic during the next three weeks. Add plenty of newly acquired skills to your bag of tricks. Stay calm and clear-headed when others pass you on the road to success; your day will come in January. A raise or bonus will ensure your financial security. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 20, 5, 33 and 38.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you feel left out of your circle of friends, you’ll be welcomed into another one – it’s that simple. Now’s the perfect time to sit back and watch others complete a project. Extra cash will come your way. Don’t waste your energy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Strive to be a tough competitor, and don’t delegate. Intensify love by resolving to be nothing but honest. Make significant developments in your private life. Your success in the public arena will lift your spirits.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t throw caution to the wind when it comes to financial matters. Creative activities will help you relax. This afternoon, being strictly logical could cause you to miss the mark. Trust you intuition. You may fall in love tonight.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your dreams may contain the answers to your problems. Write them down when you wake up. Bone up on any technology that can make your life easier. Give others the same loving support you’d want for yourself.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know more than you think. Give your body a chance to catch up with your mind. Take a break from feeling overly responsible for others’ actions. Your relationship with a Libra will put a smile on your face tonight.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll come up with brilliant ways to go around obstacles. Be a strong leader among your friends. There’s more to a loved one’s request than meets the eye. Read between the lines. It’s natural to chase your heart’s desire.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Children need plenty of room to express themselves. Ease recent family or marital tension by improving the lines of communication. Entertain your buddies tonight. You’ll feel comfortable enough to share your most embarrassing moments.
FORECAST OF THE WEEK AHEAD: This will be another eventful week under the Sagittarian sun. Sagittarius loves action, and with Venus transiting through this lucky sign at the top of the week, you can expect some fortuitous events to grace your love life. It’s all about good intentions. When you have plenty of it, it’s easy to move in the right direction. It will suddenly be clear to you who or what is going to make you happy. The rest of it will fall in place so fast, you’ll only deliberate it in hindsight. It’s not such a bas idea to trust your instincts. By Tuesday afternoon, the Leo moon will add even more fire to the fun. You’ll not only take on the world by leaps and bounds, you’ll create some pretty colorful stories as you move along. This makes for some hilarious dinner conversation either Tuesday or Wednesday night. Caution: Don’t believe everything you hear. Some of the "added scenes" are for mere entertainment. By Thursday, the grounding influence of the Virgo moon will provide you with a welcome respite. Saturday, Mars will enter Pisces, which bodes well for the global forces at war. Mars, the god of war, makes sound decisions under Pisces’ fair rule.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Paul Shaffer embodies the versatility of Sagittarius, a sign that historically embraces different cultures, styles and ideologies. No wonder he accompanies artists from every musical genre that’s ever been represented on the "Late Show with David Letterman" so naturally – from hog-calling to opera. Next year, he may take a musical hiatus and visit a faraway country to rejuvenate his youthful energy.
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