May 27, 2002

You can make this a memorable day and week by facing down your toughest problems. Doesn’t squirm away from confrontations. Aggressive actions and words will work miracles when it comes to letting people know just what you will and won’t put up with. Educational matters may come to the forefront. College acceptance letters are featured.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You might need a cushion as protection from unexpected situations that may drain your energy. Practice self-control and healthy habits. Don’t let others talk you into making a luxurious purchase that is beyond your means.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Changes your weight or hair, or make some kind of physical self-improvement that will drive your mate wild. Entertaining at your home is not only a joy but is also smart business. Figure out a puzzle tonight with your closest friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Business enthusiasts may get food news during lunchtime. Curb your impulses. Ask a pal to protect you from letting yourself date someone who’s nothing but trouble. However, don’t get angry when he or she does what you ask.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Pace your efforts. Everything will work better at a relaxed rhythm. Though you feel like a homebody, it’s important to get out tonight. A Taurus or Pisces figures prominently into your social scene. It’s a good day to interview baby sitters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Go to work polishing off unfinished projects that clutter your life. A venture that has been stalled could get moving again if you put your energy behind it. Don’t be misled into thinking that money is your only obstacle. What you need is inspiration.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 27). You’ll receive funds from small projects initiated last year. Follow through with ideas that have met resistance – they will bear fruit in September. Recognition for your past work will result in a promotion or raise. Relocation made in September could cause family tension, but it may be the best decision for everyone. You’ll have gaming luck in January. Your lucky numbers are: 8. 9, 12, 20 and 35.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A few good ideas will be worth more than anything you can attach a collar amount to. Writers, publishes and journalists will get great gigs. Athletes may hit their stride this afternoon. You can depend on methods that have worked in the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A change is coming, so you’ll need to be particularly grounded now. Managing youngsters is challenging, so if it seems easy, you may be glossing over an area that could use more attention. Go for a walk to clear your mind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Increase your self-value by teaching someone what you know. It’s more important to be there for family members than friends. You will make a difference in someone’s life or change the way they view themselves for the better.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The more autonomous you can be, the more money you will make. Power comes from knowing who to meet and what to say to earn his or her trust. Exercise your social skills at a party. There’s nothing wrong with using your clout.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Playing tug of war with your mate or a child will result in nothing but misery, so avoid fighting. Instead, compromise, and work toward a creative solution. It’s easier to go on with life once you’ve settled things at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your talents that have gone unnoticed will stay that way unless you take a chance. Your confidence is high today, so go for it. Be a leader. The one in charge may not be completely fair when it’s time to dole out the purse money.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Don’t get locked into someone else’s dream. Let your instincts steer you away from codependent situations. Ease your work load by learning new technology, social trend sand political shifts. A Capricorn can help further your progress.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a 29-year-old Virgo woman born on Aug. 31, 1972. I have an Internet boyfriend who’s a Cancer born on July 18, 1969. He e-mails me everyday, and he plans to visit me in October. Will this relationship work out?"

Yours is a very good astrological combination. Both of your charts show that you are each shy and somewhat inexperienced about love. Thus, e-mailing is excellent. However, those Cancerian males can get an image in their heads of what they think or want a woman to look like, so do send him a picture as soon as possible so that the "real" you and his perception of you coincide. He is very ready for a relationship, though several love matches in the past have even squelched when his family didn’t like the woman. Star e-mailing or talking to him about your family, and ask about his. If you want this man, you must fit in with his family’s culture, so the more you know, the better. I see luck heading your way in August with a love interest that’s closer to home. He will take some pressure off your October meeting with the Cancerian cyber-man. Even if your heart is set on this Cancerian, your confidence and power in this relationship will grow by playing the field. Good luck and happy dating!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gemini actor Clint Eastwood could release a jazz album – perhaps one that’s connected with a move he produces. Gemini natives born in 1930 have big luck mixing a couple of their talents together, as one fuels another to produce a third. For example, Eastwood’s musical release may make him so popular, it forwards a political aim.

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