August 10, 2002

Venus in Libra is a position of great love and marriage success, but it also signifies pleasure. The other side of Venus in Libra is that people who are in great pain, emotional or physical, often find relief. From now through Sept. 7, the universe presents medical options and alternative solutions that have been overlooked, forgotten or bypassed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In love, be the first to apologize, and you’ll be the first to feel better, too. Get out, and be social – your quick wit wins you a fast friend. Help the clueless, and good karma comes back to you. Your imagination runs wild tonight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re industrious but need to calm down and think more clearly in order to reach the next level of productivity. Loved ones communicate beautifully tonight. Burn off excess energy at the gym, and you’ll sleep like a baby.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Correspondence sparks an old flame. Follow through on a romantic promise. Earth signs (Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo) are supportive of your independent projects. Be more interactive and attentive with family members.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Desires and expectations are in a state of flux. Get rid of goals that only serve to fill an expectation by your family. Your happiness should come first. If you give up the need to please others, a world of ideas will open to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There is nothing you can do to change someone’s mind, so live your own life. Mixing business with pleasure has benefits. A creative project is finally off the ground. Your family helps. You have luck borrowing, especially money.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 10). A breakthrough gives you visibility and social clout. By Aug. 15, a legal or financial matter is resolved, and you receive a lump-sum payment. Great news about a family member allows you focus on your own goals. In December, fees, rates and expenses are reduced if you ask. A stalled love affair revs up in October. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 14, 16, 20, and 52.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Let nothing discourage you. Keep pushing forward with what you want from your social life. If you think the last thing you need is another friend, you’re wrong – that’s exactly what you need. Choose someone honest and enthusiastic.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Say goodbye to an obligation. This is one case where endings lead the way to new adventures! Though aggressive action in love is successful, in money dealings, you’ll play the waiting game. Talk to a Capricorn for advice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Toss aside routine, and launch out in a new direction. Romance is an important part of creativity, and vice versa. Even if you are alone, adopt a romantic attitude, and cherish your own imaginative spirit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Someone dear to you wants to know how you really feel. However, you need to show it; don’t say it. Singles on a mission to find love come up dry. Singles on a mission for adventure find love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Look for situations in your life where you can release the need to control. Some things play out better on their own. Cleaning closets or the garage clears your mind for more creative efforts. This evening, you charm everyone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Intelligence attracts the perfect partner. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. A Leo offers sparkling companionship, but a Libra is the most likely to come through with commitment. A sweetheart admires your healthy choices.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you have the guts to wish, you can also make your wish come true. A sibling or close friend might talk you into something you normally wouldn’t consider. Brainstorm on the subject of travel. Resources are available!

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a male singer (a Cancer born in 1971), and I have won lots of scholarships and contests. Several famous teachers have said I possess great talent. But do you see success for me? I’m tired of being poor."

Talent and success are not the same thing, although having talent helps you attain the latter. For all your support, I feel that you are not as confident as you should be. For many Cancers, there is one aspect in their charts where one parent was quite negative about their creative career. Whether a male or a female caregiver was this person, that critical voice lives on in your head. Though I’ve never met you, I would venture to say that your body language also undermines your success. Your singing voice may be strong, but your speaking voice may be somewhat timid. You tend to walk or present yourself a bit too meekly. Working out with a trainer would build your positive male energies. As for success and money, you have a wonderful period from November though the beginning of February. During this phase, you may connect with the perfect manager or agent. In April, you may move to live closer to the music industry.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Leo David Duchovny could direct and perform in a movie on the subject of yoga this year! His interest and expertise in the ancient art will enhance the project’s authenticity, even if the project has the aim to make an audience double over with laughter. Leo men born in 1961 are extremely fertile through 2003 – Duchovny could have twins or be recognized for two artistic projects at the same time.

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