May 06, 2002

The sun in Taurus makes a very lucky aspect to the planet of pure, good fortune now, Jupiter. Look your best when venturing out of your home – you could be "discovered" today. By whom? New love potentials, business associates and TV producers. Projects relating to long-term financial security and success are highlighted. Ask for a loan today.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll come across several helpful lessons regarding discipline. Running off without a plan is too dangerous. Think things all the way through before speaking. Lay low; excuse yourself of small mistakes, and forgive others’ foibles.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Loved ones expect you to keep your promises, so be careful what you say. It’s not your style to flirt outrageously, but you could make an exception for an attractive Libra or Virgo. You’ll have luck with numbers this afternoon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make a detailed plan, but don’t expect to follow it. Having an open mind will help you succeed where others failed. Influence counts when delegating. Pull a string or two to get things done. Love with a Leo or Capricorn is bliss.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Everyone wants to be respected. You may feel that breaking out alone is the only way to find happiness. If your mate wants to know where you are but doesn’t want to answer your questions, discuss how unfair he or she is being.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Avoid making decisions under pressure, especially regarding your love life. Tell the world you need time to process your thoughts. Those who work with you need a chance to run with a new idea. Make criticisms when their confidence is up.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 6). Finally, those who are close to you will realize what a gem you are. Reconciliation, reunions and respect create a happier atmosphere, and your creativity will hit a peak as a direct result. Start new ventures. Be willing to put all your eggs in one basket – enjoy a triumphant year. Accept money from an Aries. A platonic relationship may turn intimate by November. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 10, 19, 26 and 31.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A pot of gold is a blessing. Necessity will force you to unearth your creativity. Job opportunities will arise whether you need them or not. Share the wealth, and pass on important information. Your reputation will grow by word of mouth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Don’t make assumptions; it is the wrong thing to do. If you want to know badly enough, just ask someone. Defensive people show you that they, too, are sensitive. You can be extraordinary compassionate and empathetic when required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Telltale signs that it’s time for a change are all around you, but it’s still up to you to investigate your options or resist what’s coming. Couples will get more passionate tonight. A Libra can help you see all sides of a heated discussion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Wanting something too much could be a problem in the next 48 hours. Once you let go of desire, you can strategize more realistically. Making yourself unavailable to new love interests is the best way to keep things on track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ask favors, make contacts, and gain from a network of admirers. What you’d rather do is figure out how to make more money than cut back on expenses. Either way, knowing where your money is going is the key to budgeting.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). All sorts of public relations and presentations are featured tonight. You’ll be a winner in an interview or as a guest speaker. Enjoy passenger status tonight. If you go along with plans, you’ll be delighted at the places friends take you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Finish old projects, otherwise, the pressure will hurt your determination. It’s best to avoid a fight with your romantic partner; put it off until another day. If you need a recommendation, reference or protection, it will be available this evening.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Leo born on June 21, 1981. I didn’t realize how many problems my fiance had when I accepted his proposal. He’s a Virgo born on Sept. 13, 1974. Everyone says I should dump him, but I’m undecided. What should I do?"

Your deep emotional nature clashes with his. Being a Leo, you are more frank and candid with people, and this Virgo is the opposite. Like many of his sign, he has a very strict view of how he feels and how his loved ones should behave. Though he adores you, he is really intent on changing much of what is special about you. He will want you to curtail your friendships so that you might end up depending on only him. While you may want to give your all to this man, you might not realize how isolated you might be after the marriage. In the case of your two charts, he will be very controlling of your time and angry if you keep any male friends after the wedding. However, he would be a good provider, and he will adhere to traditional values. Another clue to discovering if this is the husband for you is to spend time with him and his friends. You don’t think he does such a thing? Virgos who compartmentalize their lives can make Leo wives feel as if they’re paying second fiddle. Notice, too, how he treats you in front of his friends. That will tell you how important you really are to him.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jerry Seinfeld watches as his co-stars of "Seinfeld" do their own shows. Somehow, the success of their collective efforts cannot be duplicated. So, what’s in store for him? With Mars in Capricorn, he can’t stop working. Even when he says he has, he is secretly putting hours in on his next big project. He could sell a movie script.

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