April 10, 2002

People support your causes on many levels, but that doesn’t automatically mean everything will go according to plan. If you find it difficult to communicate appropriate sentiments or say what you think is expected of you, try again Saturday. Your energy will be extremely high in the afternoon. Don’t start anything that can wait until lucky Friday.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). How things are connected will become more apparent. Movement in one area of your life will affect the other areas, too. Creativity blooms when you accept terms that differ from your own. Correspond with an Aquarius and a Libra.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Let criticism or someone's overbearing personality roll off your back easily. Try not to spend money just to impress others — it simply isn’t necessary. Designers and inventors may find ways to solve their problems tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Family matters play a role in your financial decision-making process. Ultimately, the choice is yours, no matter what others would have you believe. You have luck in making purchases and selling equipment or computers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Cut unhealthy relationships or patterns out of your life. You won’t even feel a loss. Someone close to you could be undermining your efforts because he or she is afraid of losing you. A phone call will bring you a lucky financial tip.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Swap beneficial information with your friends tonight. Make sure that others do what they said they would. Positive reinforcement is all an employee needs in order to hand in excellent work. A brief encounter will have a lasting effect.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 10). Align yourself with winning people, and reap the rewards of their success along with your own this year. You’ll have luck in tests, social acceptance of outrageous ideas and writing this month. Plenty of love may come your own way in the summer because you stay true to a vision. Early June will bring big money. Your best love matches are Leo and Scorpio. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 27, 33, 42, and 48.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Respect for authority makes your job that much more enjoyable. Brainstorm about how you can improve your relationship with your boss. When you seize a romantic moment tonight, your fantasies will become part of reality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 23). Today’s theme: Spend money to make money. If you’re not behind your project, who is? Don’t get angry over an unimportant issue. Revenge is a bad idea, so don’t try it. You’ll get respect if you reserve judgment until the final hand is dealt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Claim credit when you deserve it, or someone else will. Straighten out money matters this evening. Love that was off is now on. Believe it or not, your in-laws are on your side. Your sweet love partner may entice you tonight, so give in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You could feel better due to a holistic approach to living. Investigate off the beaten path. A family member has too much pride to apologize, but he or she wants to. Fight the important battles, and give up on the small stuff.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Reach for your goals with new energy, and the universe will support you, no matter how many times you may have failed in the past. Let a past accomplishment fade in importance — there are even bigger things to conquer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your business will get the green light. Renew everything that’s old. Spend money on your appearance. Making a fashion statement will help you attract new friends and love potentials. A Libra will open social doors for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Be forewarned: This morning, offers may seem better than they really are. Old methods are more methodical than new ones. Positive people will keep your energy high. Negative friends may hurt your reputation. Stay away from a feud.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I have two daughters. One was born on Feb. 9, 1971, and the other on Jan. 16, 1974. Part of our responsibility as parents in our particular culture is to fix our daughters up with suitable husbands. We can’t figure out why we can’t find anyone for them. Both girls are beautiful and well- educated. When they will get married?"

The key to your success is to let the frustration go by telling yourself it doesn’t matter when your girls get married. It will happen at the right time. Forget about the ticking clock, and enjoy participating in their lives. The subject of romance should be approached casually. You should know that your Aquarian daughter is a very free spirit. It may take a long time for her to settle in — she has to feel as if she and the young man she may marry are friends first. Your Capricorn girls is not comfortable around men, particularly when she’s trying to please one, but she very much wants to please her parents. It’s important that her wishes are followed because she’ll be more likely to agree to wifely duty in a less-than-optimal marriage as long as it makes you happy. Is love a criteria for marriage? If so, please look into that closely!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Is there anyone who embodies the fiery, sexy spirit of Aries better than Russell Crowe? The Academy Award-winning actor adds to the statistics proving that those born under Aries are more likely to win much-coveted Oscars. However, his love life may suffer from his rebellious streak. Aries men have a tendency to be "dance-away lovers." They routinely get involved with a woman, and just when a big commitment is in order, they disappear and jump back into the dating pond. Watch out, ladies!

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