September 26, 2002

Under the Libra’s solar influence, friends play a huge role in making your creative ideas come to life. Aesthetics also come into the equation. If your old look is getting tired, polish your style. The Gemini moon puts a giddy touch on tonight’s proceedings. Let down your defenses. Impulsive people change your schedule or your life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will soon have an arsenal of new ways to balance your career and your personal life. Someone nearby recognizes your potential but will hold h is or her offer until you recognize it yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you make no other business choices, do this one thing: Insist on a contract. On a personal level, it’s time to resist all distractions and stick to your resolutions. Financial security requires you to learn from past mistakes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Plenty of thoughts goes into money matters and a change in strategy, too. Don’t hold out for your mate’s income, an inheritance or a benefit from insurance or taxes. It’s better to find new ways to earn.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Extracurricular enterprises bring you deep satisfaction but can also trigger problems at home. Consider the purchase of a property. Also, if your mate is feeling neglected, this is the day he or she might announce that fact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you are the horse people are backing, then be sure to get your share of the purse. Things look more difficult than they are, especially in domestic matters. Put your foot down to get your freedom.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (September 26). Surprise romance and money in the next five weeks may have you moving. Family finances allow you to return to school or to retire. Start your own business in January. Reconcile with a wayward teenage child in February. Associations with Capricorn and Pisces are heartwarming all year. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 19, 44, 30 and 23.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Find someone who appears to have his or her life in good working order and ask for suggestions. Get your mate interested in what you do. It makes it easier to relate to each other. The final word come about a job you want.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Fixed attitudes can keep you from growing financially. Broaden your knowledge by meeting new people and inquiring about how they like to do things. Look into new hobbies or pastimes that can supply food for conversation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Intensify is high: Approach every goal with passion. Your career success depends upon your willingness to implement new concepts. You can easily think up innovative ideas, but bringing them to physical life takes some doing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Make sense of the past, and the future will be bright! Burnout is your only enemy, so avoid it. Get plenty of rest, and make a concerted effort to pace yourself. Even if it’s a bit costly to get away, do it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t play the rescuer at work – let people make their own mistakes. You have already learned your lesson and need not repeat it. In love, even if you don’t fully understand what you’ve gotten yourself into, you’re great at it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Let no one downgrade your abilities – this is only the beginning of what you can do. Take advantage of competitive instincts. Stop expecting the impossible from someone who can’t deliver, and life gets much easier.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Alone time helps you sort out what you need in a work environment. Consider giving lessons at what you do best. There are creative solutions available in love. It’s counter-productive to make jokes at your own expense.

SINGLES, JUMP-START YOUR LOVE LIFE! (PART FOUR OF FIVE): Is your love life non-existent or puttering to a halt? Freshen it up with an astrological charge. SCORPIO: Put your biases of the past aside. Millions of people match up on the Internet, and many wind up happily ever after. For secretive Scorpios, an online seduction is thrilling. You’re a master of mystery, and you know how to reveal just the right thing at the right time. Therefore, take your time building the rapport between you and your online friend before you actually meet. Where to look: Follow your interests, and see who else is chatting about the same thing. SAGITTARIUS: As the great adventurer of the zodiac, travel will always stir your passion for life and push your attraction meter over the top. Don’t think about who you’re going to meet when you get there; just plan your trip, pack your bags, and the world rises up to meet you on your grand adventure. CAPRICORN: Finding someone as driven as you is key. Where? At work, of course. Sign up for the extracurricular activities associated with your company (like the softball team or a charitable foundation) or if no such ting exists, either start one or attend trade shows.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gorgeous actress, model and spokeswoman Heather Locklear could have baby news this year and expand her modeling career to include an endorsement of new products for pregnant women and infants. Her Libran charm puts her on the top list of advertisers because her appeal is so broad. In classic diplomatic Libran style, she seems to relate to everyone from rockers to stay-at-home moms.

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