April 21, 2002

As the sun and moon visit Taurus’s loving realm, an atmosphere of generosity will blanket you. Putting your heart on the line is beneficial to your soul. An old flame will find a way to express his or her feelings for you. Don’t be afraid to ask for help – you won’t be imposing. You could see the karmic circle complete itself as soon as this evening.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll attract plenty of dates that sound like a lot of fun. Say "yes" to one, but not all, or you’ll have no time for yourself. This afternoon, prove to others that you are capable of wielding more influence than they think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone you normally wouldn’t waste your time on ends up being your greatest source of inspiration. Be careful not go give so much of yourself; you’ll feel resentful later. A Leo or Pisces is an industrious partner.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Have faith in your own abilities, rather than waiting for others to show their appreciation. You can politely ignore outlandish opinions for now. You’ll find a breakthrough solution to a doomed project of relationship.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Obstacles to success only exist in your mind. If you stick to your beliefs, rewards will surely land in your lap. Exercise is also good for your spirit. Children will say brilliant things tonight; reward them with your praises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Put health and security first. Let yourself rest whenever you feel it is necessary – you’re not productive when you’re tired. Take an in-law out to lunch and forge new bonds. You’ll be surprised at what materialize after an hour.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 21). Forgive and forget those who have wronged you in the past, clearing the clutter in your head. Community functions will lead singles to fantastic romantic prospects within the next three weeks. Leo and Pisces are both strong contenders for marriage partners in the new year, so seek them out as love interests now. July is a lucky money month. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 15, 18, 26 and 53.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your financial life is currently experiencing downtime, but this helps you clear up all your debts to the penny. Romance is bland without imagination. Enjoy what you and your mate have, and appreciate each other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Stay emotionally stable; allowing something petty to hurt your feelings could set you up for a bigger disappointment in the future! You know what people are really saying underneath all the rhetoric, so clue in friends and family.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll shine today, and people love to soak up your radiance. You’ll make a few friends if you don’t find your dreamy date this afternoon. There’s always tomorrow to look forward to. You must complete a long list of tasks tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Apply yourself, and make life a little easier for your loved ones. You’d like to take control of a relationship, and it’s the lack of power that prevents you from making a commitment. The new direction you take is lucky.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). New and lucrative ideas are born of necessity. Your next romantic opportunity will come from combining past experiences with future dreams. Children misbehave in order to get your undivided attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Everyone will feel relief when they take responsibility for their own actions, so don’t feel compelled to do all the work. An attractive friend pops into the picture tonight. You’ll get ahead of the game.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your new image draws new and interesting experiences. Now is the time to correct a flaw in your romantic strategy. Let someone down easily if you aren’t going to accept his or her offer of love and affection.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEKE AHEAD: The week starts off with the exciting transit of loving Venus into the realm of partnership. It’s good news for everybody’s love life when infatuation turns into genuine respect for the talents and strengths of others. It’s much easier to discern helpful individuals from the slackers when it comes to achieving your goals. Tuesday, the new moon in Libra will help us be good, loyal friends. You’ll know when to make amends in order to rectify friendships that have gone wrong in the past. A fresh start is yours for the taking. Befriend all your past romantic partners if you want to reap the benefits of genuine platonic relationships. Whether you realize it or not, bonds are being forged through the smallest daily gestures – like packing a lunch or calling a loved one in the middle of the day. Neptune goes direct Wednesday night, and it has everything to do with your fantasies. Find the dreams you’ve lost. If you feel as if you’ve been off-track, this is the chance to get back in the game. Reconnect with your more naïve, youthful self, and visualize the future. With all you’ve learned, you are more equipped than ever to make your dreams come true.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Fashion designer Ralph Lauren is the perfect example of talented Libra – the sign of art and politics. Lauren perhaps won’t be able to resist using his skills and multimillion-dollar company to get involved in politics this year. He might make an astounding donation that will not only help the victims of the Sept. 11 disaster, but will fund legislative efforts to strengthen public security and safety in the United States.

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