May 29, 2002

What a romantic lineup today! Mars, the energy planet, joins Venus, the love sphere, in the sign of Cancer, the symbol of home. Couples will rediscover passion in their lives while taking proper care of their children. Grandparents and the elderly may become more involved in the lives of their younger relatives. Create a bond that will last a lifetime.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Strict adherence to principle will pay off. Then you can enjoy special privileges and opportunities. However, be careful – financial offers seems juicer tan they really are. Ask yourself if you’re neglecting the only thing you’re passionate about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You might conclude that more education and training are necessary in order to realize your career goals. Don’t wait. Build the new you, and the dream job will follow. Join ventures could succeed if you’re clear about all the details. Relax tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In order to tackle everything you have scheduled, you’ll have to simplify your life. Eliminate anything that’s not one of your top three priorities. Although you may fear disappointing people, they’ll respect your decisions anyway.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Without being obvious, make sure you get credit for your efforts. Flirting may get you into the kind of trouble you enjoy. A new love relationship with a Gemini is favored. You may end up having more fun where you said you’d never go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Making others comfortable is both tricky and integral to having a good time. The atrological vibes are great for making a big purchase. Let a Libra negotiate the price. A sweet love interest may do wonders for your self-image. Love yourself.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 29). New positive connections with your family may allow you to leave old feuds and grudges behind. You have luck when you broach delicate subjects with your spouse, parent of boss. Expect a major capitulation to be made. Money from a past endeavor or investment will let you travel or move. Someone who reject your in the past will fall in love with you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 14, 20, 21 and 34.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Let your hair down at the office so that you are more approachable to those who fear getting next to you. You’re attracted to people in need because you can make a difference. Flowers and chocolate will rev up your love life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Salvage a good plan. Don’t let others give up too soon. This evening will be the right time to clear your desktop, kitchen counter or end an association that costs you emotionally. Family members will bring out your eccentricity tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A close relationship needs more attention. Help teens develop maturity by talking frankly about adult issues. If you can separate money from your emotions, you’ll have peace of mind. Ask for help if a problem is bigger than you thought.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The climate is perfect for daydreaming and brainstorming about a more proactive career plan. Restrictions might be lifted if you ask your boss nicely. Persuasion is your gift, so don’t be surprised when people do what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Break down larger tasks into smaller chunks. There’s nothing you can’t accomplish. Your relationships with members of the opposite sex will improve. Well-meaning friends could give you the wrong advice tonight – be skeptical.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re probably faced with too much work to take on alone. Pay a neighborhood child or friend, who could use the extra cash, to do yardwork. An alliance with a Leo will be productive. Couples may share deep feelings this evening.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your significant other might test you this afternoon. Put the lesson you learned to work if you want to avoid falling into the same old pattern. Others will change because you do. Children need to feel useful, so ask them to help you.

ASTROLOGICAL FEATURE: HOW TO GET OUT OF YOUR RUT (PART THREE OF FOUR): It’s springtime, and it’s time to clear the decks and begin anew, no matter how difficult your problems are. Here’s a guide to making your dreams come true this summer. Libra: You are in a relationship rut, as the people around you seem apathetic and unmotivated. Upgrade your social environment. Join a club, go to a party, or work out in the gym. Once you are around movers and shakers, you’ll be zooming ahead in all ahead of your life. Scorpio: You’ve come to a dead end, and you just don’t want to believe it. You must snap out of your fantasy world. Are you considering going into a new field of transforming your business persona? You couldn’t have picked a more appropriate time. Forget what family members counsel; they’re in their own ruts. Sagittarius: Where’s the fun in your life. You may be eating, drinking, spending or simply wasting away because nothing juices you up. What will? Something like a competition, or even a dare, will get you excited. Choose wisely, and set a deadline. Your life will eventually have more focus and pleasure.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Kathleen Turner is a Gemini actress with a great sense of humor. Although she’s gone far on her sexy looks, it’s her native air-sign intelligence that made her a huge star. Lately, she’s used her smarts to show she’s got the confidence to pull off a role such as Chandler’s dad in "Friends." The rest of this year, however, her most lucrative work will be in voice-overs. Geminis born in ’54 can have the same lucky by doing something special related to their work. Make sure it’s something behind the scenes.

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