January 13, 2002

The Capricorn sun gives plenty of attention to status and how we fit into social, economic and political systems. The Libra moon urges us to team up, and it’s great opportunity to take a look at why we choose to hang out with certain individuals. There’s nothing wrong with trying to get to know someone you admire and aspire to be like.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Emotional strength and stamina are yours, so muscle through difficult tasks. You’ll feel really good when a close friend makes you forget your worries. Your special interest may lead to love. Tonight, hold your tongue and temper.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Don’t believe the criticism others throw at you. You have enormous intellectual potential, especially early in the morning, when you have the most energy. Social gatherings and celebrations will be in order by this evening.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Follow your heart and intuition through an exciting day of changes. Be careful not to overextend yourself; try to keep your goals within reasonable limits. Loved ones are vying for your time. Powerful friends will come through for you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Follow directions to a T. Your most important relationship may divert your attention from other matters this afternoon. Restore romance in your dry love relationship. Singles will find new ways to break the ice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The world will be a better place if you make an effort to bridge a generation or culture gap. You’ll get grand result when you simply stop nagging someone to fulfill your requests. You are so creative you’ll turn setbacks into advantages.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 13). Your powers of ingenuity will hit a new peak this year, so start producing. Finances will improve this month and next for those work extra hard. You could marry or expand your family by May. Work will be heavy through July, as you rocket to new levels of respect and receive a huge financial reward. Love with a Gemini or Libra equals easygoing bliss. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 19, 3, 11 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Why willingly step into negative situation? Concentrate on exerting energy on those who have a stabilizing effect on you. Avoid playing games. You need more autonomy in your love relationship.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 23). If there has ever been confusion in the past about whether an attraction between you and a charming individual was mutual, the answer is "yes." You can start clean by wiping doubt from your mind and following inner guidance.

SCORPIO (Oct.24- Nov.21). Your friends or siblings will try to complete with you. Break your own records, and don’t worry about anyone else’s. Serious-minded singles will have an easier time finding love partners who think the way they do.

SAGUITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Timely matters will fall right into place if you simply relax and get organized. Set your heart on your goals while putting all your energy into achieving them. An Aquarius knows how to make you laugh. Being a fan is lucky.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be wary: People will impress you this afternoon because they want something. Look beyond someone’s physical appearance. Worrying out loud will only annoy the heck out of those who surround you. Make request instead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The greater the risk, the more fulfilling the reward. A well-informed source will let you in on a secret that might help you navigate a challenging family debate. Persistence is everything when it comes to getting a friend to say "yes."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Divide your attention equally between family members and yours significant other. Generous financial offers have no string attached. It may be quick and easy to do someone else’s job, but this will only start a frustrating cycle.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Early in the week, the emotional moon transits out of the sign of partnership and into sexy Scorpio, stirring unconscious desires until they boil over into our conscious lives. If there is a secret in your midst, you my feel compelled to uncover it, no matter who you have to bother. Don’t worry, if you’re supposed to know it, you will–it won’t even take much effort to find out. Keep in mind, too, that you may have the tendency to overanalyze a situation. On Wednesday, the moon will slip into fiery Sagittarius, pitting you into the mood to get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions. For a brief period on Thursday, social worries will melt away, as there will be less concern about how you must "perform" in front of others. However, by Friday, you’ll feel compelled to compare yourself to others again. Whatever wakes you up in the morning and gets you dressed can’t be all that bad. After all, you feel great about the hard work you do. You may be rewarded for your success at the end of the day, and that makes it all worthwhile. You’ll see the admiration in someone’s eyes when he or she gazes at you Saturday night.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rob Zombie is an icon for heavy metal, not only because of his success as musician, but also because he is a Capricorn who’s not satisfied with mastering only one category in the entertainment world. He’s an artist, animator, art director, composer, writer and film director who I predict will win big this year in regard to a motion picture he co-produces. Zombie will climb to the top in any area he wishes to master.

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