August 15, 2002

Today, you enchant others with your vibrancy and imagination. Romantic interests are won over with words. Profits come from unlikely sources. Floundering small businesses may decide to offer more contemporary services and products, and discover that sales improve immediately. School plans can still be changed if you try hard enough.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You need time alone, but spending time in the world will be unavoidable. Since your behavior can’t hide your thoughts, you may as well come clean. You’ll feel better! Get together with co-workers to compare tricks of the trade.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You make progress in areas of personal improvement, changing habits and developing style. You’re not in the mood for intense relationships. There is no need to punish yourself for going over budget.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are laying the builder, but someone else is playing the wrecker. Get clear abut everyone’s intentions so as not to do futile work. In love, stop being an observer, and participate. Make sure boundaries are well expressed.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be careful where you offer assistance – you could soon be doing this as part of your regular job. A flirtatious colleague cannot be taken seriously. Everyone benefits from your ability to sell an idea.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Friendly discussion introduces possibilities that could make life much harmonious. Try to be encouraged by the success of others, as you are sure to hear plenty about it now. Your natural instincts for selling are even keener today.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 15). Recognition and a chance to regain a lost opportunity make this a year of satisfaction and great progress. By Oct. 3, job or financial offers bring security. In November, last-ditch efforts to save a relationship work, and this time, you have the power. For singles, a Taurus or Capricorn is ideal. An investment made in March is lucky. Your lucky numbers are: 1. 4. 16. 20 and 42.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll find new sources of confidence today. Don’t be afraid to shop your work around – others would be thrilled to work with someone as talented as you! Relatives try to expand their influence over children.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). A friend plays an important role at work. Your exuberant attitude helps you get the offer you want. Press on through obstacles in your romantic path, too. A long-lost love, now unattached, re-appears on your scene.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t let anyone else’s attitude spoil your good mood. Use shortcuts to finish a project early. Higher-ups will applaud your efficiency. Support from a loved one is necessary if the relationships is to continue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Go for a wider audience when pushing creative projects. A relationship with a teacher is important to your development. Trust is key. There’s no time for drama, and you may have to stay away from an over-the-top friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You feel like a major flirt. Gratification comes when you are able to ask specifically for what you want. Profits and productivity take off due to your application of something you learned well last year.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your key to success: Concentrate on your special talent; find just the right way to highlight your strengths. A professional or other influential person recognizes your work. Stay out of a domestic argument between neighbors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Exercise your right to privacy when friends press too hard for facts about a romance. A co-worker invites you to a sensational social event. Keep a journal to record your progress in a creative project.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Should my mother and I open a gift-basket business for the Christmas season? I’m a Pisces born in 1980, and my mom is an Aries born in 1960. We can’t afford to lose money."

The Pisces/Aries business combination is sensational. Pisceans are very imaginative and up to date, and can bring beauty to just about anything they do. The Aries – your mom – is a real go-getter. Although she, too, is artistic, she is very frugal and savvy with money matters. Aries right now are superb negotiators, and I would expect her to get supplies and advertising for rock-bottom prices. Also, Aries have a knack for bartering goods and services. Again, this will be a boon for your business. One warning: Since you both have very high standards, you may at first prepare baskets that are too costly, though very beautiful. Make sure that you are careful when using perishable foods because I believe that this Christmas season will be little slow starting, due to the difficult economies around the world. But beginning Dec. 18, you both have lush, rich aspects in the money sectors of your charts.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Woody Harrelson enjoyed a part on "Will and Grace" but will have an even bigger role in a brand-new show next year. He’s a fiery Leo with his moon also in a fire sign, a clue to his intensity and energy. Mars in Virgo produces the planning skills he uses to make a difference both in his career and the world.

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