August 09, 2002

While the sun shines in the area of life governed by Leo, the moon slips into Virgo tonight. Thus, this weekend has both the moon and Mercury, the planet of gossip, in the sign of Virgo. If you are in the middle cycle of a romance, your love interest may begin to criticize you. Chalk this up to the lunar influences, and don’t let it hurt your self-esteem.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Having fun is your specialty, even at work. Self-esteem is high – you’re good, and you know it. Share your positive attitude with all those around you, and you just might snag a new girl/boyfriend in the process.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be glad you kept a healthy distance between your career and your love life. Writing and all communication efforts hit the mark. Others listen to what you have to say, even if it’s a bit radical.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Laugh it off when others take things too seriously – that’s why you’ve got so much youthful energy. Show others how to let go and have a blast. Aquarius and Cancer are your best bet for new dates.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You wake up with a smile on your face. Your love life thrives when you stop looking for romance and start being romantic. Tell colleagues, friends and children when you can see their hidden and magic potential.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Luck is there for those who are willing to wait. A message from the top in the morning should pop you right into gear. If you can deliver, there’s a big reward. A compelling decision will change the direction of a relationship.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 9). An abrupt turnaround this month starts you on the fast track. A call, invitation, new job or proposal transforms your world. Suddenly, money and access to prominent people put you on the "A" list. By November, a contract, deal or settlement alleviates pressure and family woes. You find new love with a sought-after Gemini or Virgo. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 9, 16, 20 and 37.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It’s dangerous to take on the trouble of someone you won’t be able to help ultimately, but you’re a better person for trying. Pampering yourself helps you find your vitality. Tonight, double-check plans; mistakes are costly!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Rule nothing out – love and money come from the strangest places. If your loyalty is tested, you are unfailing. Get organized before going out tonight, and take along plenty of cash, or you’re vulnerable to losing money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Rid your life of excess baggage by saying "no." You’ll be able to jump on a spur-of-the-moment opportunity if you build a little flexibility into the schedule. Tonight, confident delivery will persuade others to go with your plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s more than one route to the same aim, so keep trying new ones. You need your home life to be interesting, or you get irritable, but it’s your responsibility to take initiative. The evening brings love opportunities galore.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Time for a priority check: Family should be higher on the list. The path of least resistance is not the way to grow. A jealous lover wants proof of your affection. Diplomacy will serve you well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If your talents aren’t being recognized, life feels frustrating. Put a system in place to help alleviate the stress building at work. Write about a life that reflects more of you. Friends have fabulous ideas about how to blow off steam.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Romance is expressed best creatively: Draw, paint, and make music about your special one. Your intuition is correct about someone, so act on it. Spontaneous decisions and trips help you salvage love.

THE WEEKEND LOVE REPORT: Busybodies may try to interfere with a budding romance. ARIES AND LEOS: Keep personal thoughts to yourself, as relatives may use your words against you or a loved one. CAPRICORNS AND PISCEANS: Keep your ear to the ground, and learn information that can positively affect your love life. On Sunday night, warring couples kiss and make up. CANCERIANS, AQUARIANS AND TAUREANS: You’ll find new love when you get out of town or visit clubs or sports arenas. Saturday night, you meet someone wonderful, but you may fail to set a time to get back together again. Don’t leave these matters to fate, and let this newly met pal know how to reach you during the week. GEMINIS AND VIRGOS: The planets converge to make you very popular. Get out and attend parties and activities alone, so you can cruise around and find your next true love. LIBRAS AND SAGITTARIANS: Let a dazzling "friend" cry on your shoulder. Before Sunday night, this hot ticket will see you as an ideal new romantic partner. SCORPIOS: Use all those charismatic moves, but avoid saying anything about the future. Love interests may try and force you to live up to any nocturnal musings.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Let the chips fall as they may because the Leo/Scorpio love couple is sure to set tongues wagging. Overnight, these two impulsive signs may decide to get engaged or vacation together. The Scorpio knows his or her own mind instantly, and the Leo is so hungry for love excitement that he or she may jump at any wild suggestion. Still, this summer, Leos and Scorpios are great together.

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