December 10, 2001

With the moon in Libra for the morning hours, family and friends will bond to give strength to plans you could not carry off alone. Libra is the sign of partnership, and under the Sagittarian sun, the alliances you form will take on the super strength of the fiery archer. Two people will have the energy of three, and three people can accomplish what two could not!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Loyalty and dependability are the themes. If you are cool when others crumble; you’ll be crumble, you’ll be rewarded with either a cash bonus or promotion. Apply your own standards instead of going strictly by the company rules – it’s luckier.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll make headway when you practice your skills, so don’t expect to reach your goals through magic. Get to work! Make sure you and your mate are on the same wavelength before making an investment of time or money together.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make household improvements; doing so will make your review your personal life. Romantic matters may become more important as you realize you can control the direction a relationship is taking. Concentrate on getting everything done.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). If you don’t try to make everything fit into a logical structure, you can actually make sense of a complex relationship. With a little push, your financial decisions will go according to plan. Teenagers need your advice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Keep an open mind. You’ll put a new spin on maters of child discipline. Attend support groups for single parents – you’ll be the one who gains the most just by showing up. Others’ will applaud your progress and strength.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 10). Take time to travel before this year is over, and meet up with outstanding love prospects. Throughout the next seven weeks, you will get the perfect chance to reflect and move on to a risky but rewarding business venture. Reinvest your money in February. Singles: You might tie the knot in April. Married couples: Spend time with family. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 49, 32, 30 and 26.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your love life will affect everyone around you, so keep your equilibrium. Don’t put al of your attention on the bottom line; it will cause you to miss the rest of the contract. A small gesture will win a big prize this evening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Just because you execute goals to the letter doesn’t mean everyone can do the same. Be careful not to show your disappointment in others – play the patient teacher instead. Let a loved one know her or she can still count on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Putting more time into a business venture means taking time away from your family. Introduce new friends to the arts. They will appreciate what you love. Tonight, be more gentle with others than you are with yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Take charge and solve your problems with the least amount of stress possible. Earn extra money for household additions by working just a little latter than usual. Your family members will appreciate your generosity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll win over an interviewer of audience. Make a big sale, especially if you’re selling your services. Your bank account will reflect a new level of affluence by this time next month. Enjoy a leisurely meal with friends this evening.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Keeping a true friendship will bring many financial opportunities. Be consistent, because those around you will be reassured by your dependability. Start saving 10 to 20 percent of each paycheck. Make a habit of it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll discover hidden costs when you examine your statements. If you rectify this, you’ll save hundreds of dollars by the end of the year. Imagine how much richer you’ll become when you use your creative talent to express your affection.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m an Aries woman born on April 8, 1941. I’ve had a streak of bad luck for a while. Will I ever marry again? What about my finances?"

There will be a dramatic change in circumstances (which often happens for Aries of your age) brought about by a job or a career change. Your unique talents are your keys to success and versatility. Your ability to stay abreast of current events and your youthful attitude will bridge a generation gap. Lucky opportunities most often will come from strangers or acquaintances who are "knocked out" by your vibrant personality. The easiest way for you (and many Aries) to make money this year is by working a part-time job or turning a hobby into a small business venture. In love, you’re better off with a tame Libra or Taurus. Even though they are not as alluring as some of the other signs initially, you’ll discover in a few months that they meet your expectations. Look at the next three months as a time to set yourself up for the long haul, instead of making decisions that can only make you feel better for the moment. The bluebird of happiness will come to you with patience.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Incredible actress Ellen Burstyn has a high energy chart with her Aries moon and sun in Sagittarius, providing plenty of career fire. Her biggest award-winning performance is still to come, believe it or not. Sagittarians are often more excited about working well past their prime, when those of other signs retire and enjoy the rewards they’ve collected throughout their careers. Burstyn’s youthful energy will be unstoppable.

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