January 30, 2002

The Virgo moon takes over the morning hours to stabilize the environment. Finally, you can get some work done, even if "work" means making a bunch of plans about how to do the real work later. Scheduling is everything. Don’t cry over lost hours. The entertainment you got from the chaos will prove to be worth the time you "wasted" anyway.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You may feel as if you’re stuck in a rut. Volunteer for something you believe in; you’ll feel refreshed as a result. Activate your imagination by being original and fun. Surround yourself with other air signs, like Gemini and Aquarius.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll encounter vibrant relationship possibilities when you flirt. Exercise and a stricter diet will get you back on track and feeling great. Straighten out your finances. Cherish memorable moments with a child tonight; keep the camera handy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Finish pending projects, and start the next one with a clean slate. Give newcomers a chance, and you’ll find yourself developing firm friendships with them. Remember: You have resources you haven’t even begun to tap.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Set limits before any misunderstandings arise. It also helps to examine the motives of those around you. There is a reason why things aren’t adding up. An appointment goes well. A Taurus may surprise you this afternoon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Dare to be powerful and bright. Don’t hold back your ability to make others feel good about their mediocre work. Change this habit. You are closing in on a goal, and it’s time to make up your mind about which road you want to take.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 30). This year, you won’t have to force anything into shape. Just have faith in yourself. Study and relax; regenerate your body and mind next month. In March, numerous transitional activities will come to the fore, then you’ll see how your power year shapes up. You’ll receive public support in May. Spend more freely in June. Make practical demands in your love life. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 24, 39, 3 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Read the fine print. Consider the monetary aspects of relocation. Don’t worry about losing power – what you truly have cannot be taken away from you. Besides, you have to spend money to make money every once in a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Act as a mediator if you want to solve a problem. Recreational activities may improve every aspect of your life. Stop second-guessing your current love partner. Your brilliance is recognized by your boss and colleagues.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Salvage a friendship. It’s more important to your life than you think. You’ll receive luck through chance meetings in the afternoon. Your new love interest is linked to a job opportunity. Make big money by being a consultant.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Exciting new career/financial developments are n store for you tonight. Your sensible approach to advancement moves you steadily toward greater success. Seek opportunities to further your education and travel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A one-day-at-a-time approach will get you support and enable you to make an unexpected, but significant, leap forward. Don’t overlook the obvious. A business contact will hint that he or she wants to ask you out on a date.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). An engaging attitude bestows success upon you. Smile, laugh, and have fun at work. Big deals are stalled, but you can get a million other arrangements solidified while you want. Don’t let social norms limit your thinking.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). At work, you pull I more compliments for the team. Just be sure to schedule fun, too, or you’ll burn out. Tonight, draw people in like a magnet, but after 9 p.m., alone time is what you’ll need the most. Short trips are lucky.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Sagittarius dating a Gemini. Will it work?"

Gemini is a restless breed, and it loves to come and go. It constantly talks on the phone and conjures up its next scheme. The amazing thing about Gemini – and perhaps this explains its dual nature – is that it can shift its attention rapidly between two simultaneous activities or relationships. Just make sure that if fidelity is important to you, Gemini plays by your rules. What it’s looking for are people who can reflect a different part of Gemini’s personality. Gemini has an intellectual side, and it seeks people whom it can either teach or learn from. Gemini uses its powerful intellect to categorize its encyclopedic knowledge. The problem, however, is that Gemini often doesn’t know what it all means or asks itself where it’s headed. In order to do this, it must learn to think like a Sagittarius. This means learning to trust its intuition and search for the larger meaning of life. Without wisdom, Gemini is prone to scattering its energy to the winds. Once Gemini begins to synthesize its knowledge into a meaningful whole, it will find the happiness it seeks. You truly have a lot to teach this energetic sing, and you will ignite your own passion for knowledge in the process.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Beautiful actress and model Heather Graham is a fine example of Aquarius’ light and magical charisma. With plenty of air-sign influences in her chart, she doesn’t take life, or herself, too seriously. Graham has the ability to dream up wild adventures because of her innate ability to let go and be free. It’s no wonder she’s the symbol of freedom in Lenny Kravitz’s "American Woman" video.

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