June 20, 2002

We’re in a family cycle as both Jupiter and Venus, the home and heart planets, are in the sign of the family. Cancer. Everyone will have the urge to remodel, upgrade or tidy up his or her home turf. At the office, managers will decide to overhaul files and billing systems. It’s a great day for retailers to sell some home-improvement supplies. Forgive and forget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Indulge in your creature comforts. Give yourself more personal attention. The morning may be slow, but by the evening, you’ll have plenty of follow-through energy. Put analytical powers to wok, and you’ll soon solve a problem.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Ideas and creative flow are best channeled into domestic problem-solving. There are ways to trim monthly expenses if you look carefully. Give up what makes you feel bad. You’ll get the support you need from friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Expect to get recognition for outstanding work you’ve done in the past. However, if the work was average in quality, it may get passed up. Ask others to trust you with new duties. Expand you realm of influence by getting educated.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). People want to say "yes" to you, especially family members. Much of the day will be taken up with social and domestic obligations – a perfect reason to assess your priorities. Fix things that aren’t as you like them. Say "no" more often.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your significant other might encourage you to invest in yourself and take risks with your heart. If you’ve felt as if life was on hold, then try to see hope or take a new direction. You’ll soon have a bewildering range of fantastic choices.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 20). A lot of action and/or controversial projects will surround you this year. The attention is all for the best. By late August, your career path will put you exactly where you wish to be. A payment, gift or bonus given to you as a lump sum in late November could allow you to splurge on a luxury item. Relatives may finally understand what you plan to do with yourself. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 10, 14, 25 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Go with the flow now, since fighting only takes away your valuable time. It’s maddening when your romantic partner won’t deal with the important issues. Keep a friend in suspense tonight. Business tip: Obtain financial data in writing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The love you feel is your ticket to success. Though plenty of fresh faces are around, you’ll spend the evening learning new things about the people you’ve known for years. Your in-laws can cost you a lot of money if you’re not careful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll cast the deciding vote. A colleague deserves special consideration at a trying time. An astrological boost to your willpower ma help you adopt a new diet or exercise program. Reach out to an estranged relative this evening.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Being specific about what you want will help you get it more quickly. Take into consideration that a change of residence could revitalize you. A friendship may begin with introductions through a distant relative. Remember your manners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your physical appearance is the focus now. A put-together look is an instantaneous projection of your sense of self-worth. Keep vows and promises you’ve made to family members, and your wishes will be honored as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Have the confidence to follow and build on your own ideas. Push your powerful communication skills to the limits when you have to convince someone to make a change in his or her lifestyle. Pay attention to the details of a relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Exotic adventure can truly be attainable ,so you might as well think big. Start planning an itinerary and saving money now. Be more practical when it comes to mattered of the heart. Your friend can’t make a move without your approval.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born in April 18, 1949. I have to get surgery on my arm. When is the best time: Should I avoid retrograding planets, void cycles or annular eclipses. My Leo surgeon wants to perform the operation in early June."

(Warning: The information in this column should not be a substitute for getting a doctor’s advice.) There are some general guidelines for elective surgery. Many believe that a person may bleed more heavily during a fully moon, so avoid getting the surgery done on June 24. The planet Mercury won’t go retrograde until June 10, and although this can create a scheduling mishap or delay, it won’t negatively affect the outcome of the operation. Since your doctor is a Leo, June 14, 18 and 19 are good dates for him or her to operate. Looking at your Aries chart, your luck will escalate on June 18 and 19, as well. The annular eclipse will arrive late on June 10. Starting June 15, Venus will enter Leo, favorably benefiting your sun for the next month. June looks ideal for surgery, but avoid operations during the "dark of the moon," which are the two days before a new moon. Again, your doctor’s advice comes first.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Quirky and intelligent Juliette Lewis has spent the last couple of years on the artistic fringe of the entertainment world. But this is one Gemini woman who is ready to step right back into the mainstream in a way we would never expect. Did someone say Disney? There’s a mass appeal to the work of Lewis and the Other Gemini women born in 1973. She could get her turn in the spotlight this winter. Keep an eye out!

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