May 16, 2002

Summertime’s day under the serous Taurus moon and Venus in this deep realm suggest powerful intimacy and lasting ties. Special dates will be remembered for years to come. It will all get rather heavy in the evening, unless you remember to use some of the Aquarian fun at your disposal to keep things balanced. Otherwise, there could be a backlash.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Keep your eye on the long-range potential today. Bend the rules, but make sure you bend only the less critical ones. Set your future plans if you want enthusiasm from family members. A surprise phone call may have significant meaning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Daydream brainstorm, and investigate new avenues of business. Being receptive is lucrative. Entertain t home; it could further your network significantly. When you are comfortable with yourself, others will be impressed with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your initiative helps to put a stalled project back on track, which will score major points with the boss. Regarding your personal life, goals, strategies and tactics will energize your effort. Your romantic drive will set the tone for the evening.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you project will come true. You’ll be trusted with more consulting-type work. Planetary positions highlight curiosity, research and possibly a new love interest. Never mind what the neighbors say, satisfy your need to learn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Things that are working in your favor may seem hard to understand now. Love provides a challenge you didn’t know existed. The afternoon will be lucky for first-time meetings and general PR efforts. A cutie may come out of the woodwork.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 16). Innovation is featured this year, so pursue new methods and ideas in the next few months, particularly in June and July. A raise and or bonus will come by June. Make sure to take all the right legal measures to protect your ideas. In July, you can revive a relationship by finally letting go of old fears. Your lucky money months are July and October. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 15, 23, 35 and 1.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Grants and loans will be yours, though you may have to apply for them several times. Submit work on time, or supervisors might get touchy. Spend money on a child. Consider throwing a party for the gang. Rekindle romance tonight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Show everyone you’re in charge, and you’ll earn the respect you deserve. Though you may not know it for several months, what you do today will affect your career in the long term. Your loved ones need your common sense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Love is sublime, especially if you’re in a new relationship. Think globally regarding work, and a new opportunity will be yours. Relatives may seem critical to your face, but behind your back, they are your best supporters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s a terrific day for transformations of all kinds; utilize your fantastic imagination. Jealousy makes upright citizens behave like children, but you can handle whatever comes your way. Luck centers around teaching and travel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It makes no sense to get angry at your parents, though it’s hard to avoid. Try to keep looking at yourself objectively. Test or feel out your boundaries. Keep bugging debtors for the cash they owe you – get the money now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Avoid a showdown in matters of love. Also, don’t lay your baggage on others who don’t care about them. Follow through so that things will flow smoothly between you and a new business partner. Accept an invitation to let loose tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take advantage of having a solid work ethic. It’s surprising how many people aren’t good at keeping their word. Today’s rule of diplomacy: Cater to the obvious needs of others, and prevent more complex issues from surfacing.

SUMMERTIME OF 2002 FOR CANCER: Reinventing yourself is only half th efun this year – the other half if in seeing who you attract with your newfound self. The opinions of friends and experts come into play this month, but ultimately it’s you who decides how to amp up your sex appeal to superstar levels. By June you could be serious about someone, but it’s going to take a while to get as close as you need to in order to feel truly secure and intimate. Building or beautifying your home together is the most romantic thing you can do – and it will happen in July and August. The disguised blessing of a Libra in your midst makes you appreciate all kinds of relationships more fully. You won’t agree much with Leo, but you’ll sure be glad this person is around for you to lean on through the late spring. If you marry this year, it will be most likely to a Scorpio or Virgo. Gemini just can’t seem to simmer down long enough to hear what you have to say. Sagittarius and Aries can get you to do just about anything, even travel out of the country. A fellow Cancer is a better friend than mate, but Capricorn is a better mate than friend. Pisces can improve your life in every category. Aquarius makes you laughs, but you can get very serious with Taurus.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Aquarian superstar John Travolta will tae a scientific interest in a lot of things this year. Born under the sign of the future, he could expand his interest in technology. It may include the latest advances in common household appliances. In years to come, these items will be of such historical interest they could be donated to the Smithsonian American Art Museum. In the meantime, he will continue to be a great actor.

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