January 07, 2002

The Aries moon provides the rocket fuel to help us blast past the recent emotional residue. You could do a week’s worth in one day, in spite of Mercury’s recent retrograde motion. The full moon tomorrow is a final release in many ways of what is no longer working in your life. If you can let your burden drop easily by the wayside, more power to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Take action with one swift and strong motion. Tonight’s incubating romantic notion will be tomorrow’s brave act. Estimations that affect business prosperity may prove to be incorrect, but you can make up the difference by working late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have super energy now for dealing with public relations and thinking positively. Tomorrow, you won’t have the patience for accounting, bargain-hunting or chasing down company money, so try to find a creative outlet instead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People listen to you with interest, so be sure you’ve thought about what you are going to say before saying it. You get plenty of attention for your accomplishments, but a special person loves you whether you succeed or not.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Flirtatious distraction is found at a local carnival. A Leo helps you tackle whatever’s on the agenda – like designing your next ad campaign! The stars unfold a mystery tonight, and they may even do it through your dreams!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can excel in any field you choose if you put your heart in 100 percent. You play matchmaker and get two friends to fall in love with each other. You’ll find a potential business partner at a low-key social event tonight. Marriage is full of bliss.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 7). A burgeoning bank account by this time next year shows more than material success. You get your personal life in order this year, and it will reflect well on everything else you pursue. You’ll make romantic commitments this month. Home improvements through November reflect changing attitudes. Windfalls linked to distant relatives warm the winter months. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 17, 11, 39 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be thoughtful and gentle with the feelings of other. Do everything in your power to accommodate friends. You’re appreciated. Although they are important, don’t judge yourself based on how many people you call each day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Lucky situations involve the artistic world. Pursue your talents with a new burst of energy, and watch things finally fall into place. Accept new romantic invitations, but stick with someone you know well. You’re not in the mood to start all over.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Get serious. Pinpoint objectives in business. Don’t even think about what you have to lose – it only makes you more vulnerable to loss. Casual acquaintances suddenly become important to you. They have valuable connections.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Stop confusion before it starts. Be clear about what you want, and don’t be afraid to express your desires. Romantic hassles end when you show more independence. Transportation delays postpone important afternoon meetings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you model integrity, others will follow your lead. Testing your current romantic partner is silly. If you trust others, it will be returned. You must let inefficient workers go. Hire more competent people. Set up interviews right away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Tackle overdue chores, because they are keeping you from thinking clearly! Taking the time to incorporate the latest technology into your business saves you time in the long-run. You’ll be a teacher tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Prioritize carefully, skipping items of secondary importance for now. You need more time to realize your ambitions. A Leo helps revive your self-esteem. A romantic dinner makes it easy to talk to your mate openly.

astrological questions: "My birthday is Dec. 6, 1975. I haven’t decided what career to pursue, even thought I’ve had a lot of jobs in different fields. Nothing pops out at me as the one thing I should be doing. What do you think I should pursue?"

If you are not working with people now, many of your talents are going to waste. You have a lot of Sagittarius influence in your chart, making you a born communicator. If you are not sure what you want to do, make a list of the things you enjoy, and follow your desire. You are bound to succeed if you are doing what you really love. Look through a local college catalogue and see what piques your interest. Many community colleges offer free counseling and can direct you toward classes that may help you move toward your goal. Sagittarians make great counselors, teachers and writers because of their natural ability to communicate with others. Also favored would be journalistic reporting, on-screen hosting, Web marketing and anything to do with – of all things – satellites. Enough choices to get your head spinning? Team up with a Libra or Gemini friend who is also on a career-finding mission, and you’ll have all the support you need to make some important decisions in your young life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gwen Stefani could start her own fashion lie this year. With her moon in Pisces, her chart suggests she would also make a terrific actress, especially if the part called for characteristics very different from her own. Mercury was retrograde at the time of her birth, which guarantees her "cool" status as she advances in years. Don’t be surprised if she teams up with many more talented musicians in the near future. With as rich as musical past as hers, it will be more than likely that she’ll win a very prestigious award.

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Copyright 2002 Joyce Jillson