August 05, 2002

This is the last day in many years when the sun, Mercury, Mars and Jupiter are all in the sign of Leo. Leo rules education. Teachers and parents can make major headway with officials if they push for their children’s rights. School officials find the public supportive of new bond measures for education and after-school programs.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). An open mind is key. Weird suggestions surprise you with accurate results. Romance is indicated, but take your time – don’t ask for a date yet. Music soothes your soul in the evening hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Vitality and youth are reflected in the way you take care of business – what’s even better is you could be caught on video! Be on time to all of your appointments, as you are rewarded for merely showing up.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can decide what you want the world to see, so why not be sociable, romantic, creative and happy? Money from a commission is more than you counted on. Capricorns and Scorpios give you hot leads.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). For those looking for a new job, excellent connections are made through an alumni association. Friends thoughtfully show up with a few of your favorite things. A small success tonight is indicative of the full measure by year’s end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Doing something extra – like updating the database or backing up files – will seal your reputation as a class act. Family secrets, patterns and alliances are revealed. Use this information to make changes that you’ve long avoided.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (August 5). Use this year to envision your future. What you conceive and plan for now becomes reality in the next few years. Dream clearly. Be definite in your goals, and others will be attracted by your vision and spirit. In November, you start receiving a second income, in February, a third! Reasonable demands make a lover more, not less, in love with you. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 4, 15, 27 and 31.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Turn a critical eye upon your own work but only long enough to correct it. No berating allowed! Friendly relationships focus on shared interests. Neighbors get closer by discussing property taxes, gardens and maintenance.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Keen observations this morning save you trouble later – that is, if you act on them. You need time with friends. Encourage others to call you even if plans are spur-of-the-moment. Opposing views make for brilliant conversation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Those who dare to compete with you suffer defeat. Confide any financial trouble or confusion to a friend. A Pisces has remedies you’ve never even heard of! Cleaning, sorting and organizing are favored tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A love interest brings happy contentment, which allows you to focus on fulfillment on the career front. Of course, financial freedom is all in your perception. By the day’s end, you may decide to change some habits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Patience is required at work. Don’t sever any ties now because you might have second thoughts. Intuition leads you to answers, even long after you’ve given up asking the question. Be brave on behalf of a group.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You have more creative talent than you pretend to have. Why not show it to someone you trust? A long-awaited vacation is just around the bend. A romantic interest gets nervous if you talk too much about the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Just when you think you’re out of ideas, you get your best one. Working with someone you admire will help you reach your peak performance. Spending on clothes or travel is spotlighted and well worth the investment.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m entering a big triathlon in September. As a Pisces born in 1958, I wonder if my chart shows any training, exercises or nutrition details that I might be overlooking. I work out seven days a week and am very serious."

Anyone entering a triathlon – where one swims, runs and bikes for long distances – has to be motivated, but your chart shows a tiny lack of confidence. You have far more potential than you have exhibited so far. You have a planetary cluster that may cuase you to choke in the final rounds. I believe that examining what is holding you back with a sports psychologist would greatly improve your performance, Pisceans live in their heads, analyzing and worrying about future possibilities, some of which can keep them back. Secondly, watch your self-talk, that little critical voice in your head. This summer, Pisceans have been berating themselves unmercifully. This is counterproductive. Music plays an especially potent role in your sports conditioning. Choose a "Rocky"-like theme song, and use it like a mantra. In the pool or on the road, play this theme in your head whenever you get tired. It will be a sure pick-me-up. Good luck!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Guns N’ Roses guitar player Slash had a rough time health-wise last year but has brighter horizons ahead when he does more acting-type appearances than concert tours. He could make money portraying himself in a movie! Leo musicians do best when they learn more than one way to express themselves in the entertainment industry. Marriage to a longtime girlfriend is favored for Slash in May.

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