January 12, 2002

Under the Gemini moon, it may be easy to hook up with people of like minds, but it isn’t easy to make intimate love connections. Friendship is the focus. Couples go everywhere together, holding hands the whole way, but forget to kiss at the end of the night! Make the most of friendships instead of seeing them as a lesser version of love.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Financial instincts are on the money, so follow through now. Someone you pursued in the past re-enters your love life. Don’t worry, this time you’ll have better luck. Vary health and fitness routines for faster results.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Friends designate you as [the reliable one." Help people help themselves. A friend reveals more than intended – don’t spread the word. You don’t have to stick with every single decision you make. Your values are changing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Special training will make you more valuable at work. Look into local classes or consult an expert in your field. You’ll excel if you really put your heart and mind to it. Your intense involvement in learning could lead to romance!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A disagreement could turn out to be the beginning of an important relationship. A bright idea for a social event pops into your head. This is the perfect time to bring people together. Playing hard-to-get could backfire now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Access to key people makes business become reality. The time is right. Put aside feelings of uncertainty. It’s time to pursue artistic project – your talent will surge when you meet the right teacher. Opposites attract tonight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 12). Your personal commitments and goals will be achieved this year. February is a lucky month for singles pursuing a love interest. Give more of yourself to others in March. You’ll be happier, healthier and more attractive on the job scene. Your charity could actually change someone’s life in April. Taurus and Leo are your best signs for love. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 31, 49, 11 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Prevent domestic unrest by enforcing already established rules. A Scorpio or Sagittarius has a crush on you! If socializing or hosting, a flashy presentation gets the fun rolling. Your creativity makes you the talk of the town.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Concentrate on what pleases you. You’ll have more to give others when your own cup of joy is overflowing. Life in the spotlight is tempting – loved ones will support you either way, so why not choose to be the star?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Review the recent past, and you’ll come up with all of the answers you need to make an important romantic decision. Watch out for the flu bug; exercise and eat well to stay healthy. Release your grip on a losing proposition.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Trust your perspective powers. Spontaneous family outings are just what’s needed to forge stronger bonds. It’s nice to know you’re understood – say so. A sad parting turns out to be temporary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A recent conversion influences today’s events. An exciting but daring proposal calls for common sense, and you’ve got what it takes. Loved ones support your decisions, but you should heed the wisdom of your elders.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A creative solution is brewing; avoid being in the middle. Money and help from relatives could allow you to return to school or fulfill a major career goal. Love with a Leo is exciting and fulfilling. He or she may be "the one."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone seemingly opposite to you turns out to be a good partner. The question of marriage may again arise. Your head says one thing, though your heart says another. Time spent in solitude will help you to decide.

astrological questions: "Help! My boyfriend’s only living relative is coming to visit us this week to meet me for the first time. I’m nervous – how do I make sure this Capricorn woman will like me?"

Capricorns can be unsure of how to act around new people, too, so your feelings of uncertainty will be shared. Plan spectator activities of the three of you, such as a play or sports event, so the pressure isn’t completely on you to entertain and keep the ball rolling.

"I’m a Sagittarius and filled with passion. Here’s the problem: Every time a man starts to care about me, I seem to lose interest. What’s wrong with me?"

Sometimes you will best fulfill your personal needs if you recognize among the top three is the powerful Sagittarian need for excitement. You love the thrill of the chase. Aries and Sagittarius men also want this sense of adventure, so you may try to seek these signs for love. Another way to preserve the freshness in romance is to see your new love less frequently, as this will prolong your interest. Just realize that your need is completely normal. You will no longer see it as a problem when you are matched with the right man.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Singer-songwriter Paul Simon was born under Libra, the sign of harmony. Music, beauty and Libra are all ruled by Venus, which explains Mr. Simon’s ability to attract the most gorgeous women, create the most beautiful melodies and incorporate harmonies that musicologists teach in college courses across the nation. His children will break into the future equivalent of pop radio in the year 2010.

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Copyright 2002 Joyce Jillson