March 09, 2002

The Pisces Sun/Aquarius moon is highly compassionate and empathetic, so those who need care will get it. However, be aware that taking on a needy, victim-like role has its consequences. Only accept help if you truly cannot handle things on your own. Venus in Aries promises that remarkable people will come into the picture to help you out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your judgment is sharp; if others don’t know what they’re doing, be their leader. Activate your social conscience – join with friends for a cause. Tonight is perfect for solving a romantic problem. Start by simply forgiving yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Remind yourself of goals that would thrill you if they were attained sooner rather than later, and get back on the right path. Twice-hold tales will change in the telling, so ignore gossip that may damage someone’s reputation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your business partner really wants to support you, so put your pride aside for now. This is no time to be egotistical. Tell loved ones what you expect from them. Someone will back you up. Sell new items to old clients.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Living well on your own terms is an achievement worthy of celebration. Call elders to see if they need anything. Your thoughtfulness will put a smile on their face. Your secret admirer may come out of the woodwork soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have the gift of gab. If you can convince anyone of anything they don’t already believe, you’ll win big time. New, fantastic love is featured this afternoon. It pays to stretch your creative muscles; be resourceful whenever possible.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 9). You’ve never been afraid to try hard, so do something new: Relax! You’ll experience life more abundantly when you refuse to push so hard. Be patient, and believe that good things will come. April features new friends and possibly love potentials. Singles may meet their true love in a classroom in May. Extra money is featured in June. Travel in February. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 10, 45, 38 and 2.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Enthusiasm and optimism pout you one jump ahead of your competition. You’ll meet a cute stranger while pursuing matters of health, sports and family business. Avoid all possible conflicts tonight. Reorganize your financial priorities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Hearing from a distant or past romantic partner could shake things up a bit. Projects may seem as if they’ll never end – don’t let this illusion deter you from choosing a successful path. Tonight, you’ll get the chance to prove yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). For a little magic this morning, shake hands on a plan that will improve your lifestyle. Life explodes with possibilities after you decide to go forward, no matter what. Your charm or will captivate a new love interest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An equal distribution of power will save a relationship. You are so confident, constant questioning doesn’t phase you. What appeals to you most is uncharted territory. Gratify a whim. Tell yourself what is or isn’t worth your time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Controlling people will ruin the fun unless you lay down some boundaries. Being stuck in a rut makes you less attractive to a freewheeling romantic potential. Dare to break your old habits. Relocation is the right idea.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everything you need is available to you, just look around. There’s little time to lose when it comes to reconciling with an old love partner – try now, or let it rest. Just a little more effort will get a difficult task done. You’re determined.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Make a huge business move; pursue advancement and success. Liven up a humdrum relationship tonight. If you are feeling tied down, come up with a way to enhance your commitments rather than running away from them.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born on March 28, 1958. Is a long-lasting love relationship with someone born on April 9, 1953, possible? We are maintaining a long-distance relationship. I’d move to join him if I thought it could really work out."

Having a long-distance relationship can cause more than just separation anxiety, it can often drain your emotional energy. Because you are unable to be with each other physically and communicate on that level, the emphasis shifts toward expressing yourselves through words. You have Venus and Mars, the planets of romantic relationships, together in Aquarius. Mercury, ruler of communication, is in Aries traveling with your sun. His Aries sun and Venus in Aries enable him to understand what’s important to you, thus empowering you. You both are able to talk about your ambitions and dreams, and feel safe and uninhibited. His Aquarius moon is conjunct to your Venus and mars in Aquarius, creating a powerful connection both spiritually and emotionally. The two of you have a strong romantic combination that seems well worth in the extra investment a long-0distance relationship requires. If you move to join him in June this year, your long-term prospects will be terrific.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: James Taylor or "Sweet Baby James," as his fans know him, is a sensitive, musical Pisces with an aggressive Aries moon. This suggests he might be introspective and shy. When he really wants something, he goes out and gets it without even thinking twice about it. His chart indicates he could be a mentor to his son this year by co-writing songs for his son’s record. His son may be just as successful as papa James.

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