October 04, 2002

You are greater than the sum of your accomplishments, so be careful to give yourself credit. Benevolent Venus and passionate Mars put special focus on the way we live, and you could feel suddenly very wiling to spend on domestic comforts or compete with the neighbors over who has the cleanest car or the greenest lawn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Stick to the home fires, where there’s much to be done. If hosting, expect to laugh your way through a mishap or two, which should only add to the fun. No one arrives on time, so relax and slow down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). This is the perfect time to forgive loved ones for past sins and start fresh. Don’t waste your talent by remaining a nameless face. Utilize the best of your unique talents tonight. A passionate Leo or Sagittarius makes a hot date.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Find out exactly what children need from you. Fortunately, a host of generous friends and maybe lovers – gladly share their bounty. Keep working toward security, but don’t be too proud to accept gifts.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Being goal-oriented is not a problem for you usually, but remember to be gentle, not settling expectations unreasonably high. Yes, you can do everything yourself. But is it work it to break your back just to prove a point? Hire help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your journey today is memorable – perhaps even life-altering. The conclusion to a family drama favors the younger relatives. Keep your energy up for high adventure this weekend. Stop seeking love, and it comes to you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 04). Fate hands down golden opportunities to you, and you need only be ready to make the most of them. Give your all to love and/or personal creative development through November. Partners and friends are lucky door openers in December. Water signs are excellent for your love life; sizzle with a Scorpio, or cuddle with a Cancer. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 4, 9, 33 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Take the credit you deserve, or it goes to someone else. Tonight brings a chance to correct past errors. Romance is heading toward commitment. You’ll find that friends have more to share than you think, if you’ll only ask!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You have a chance to grow closer to someone older, who may have been a little aloff until now. Be sure of your ground before giving advice to a friend. Singles: True love strikes without warning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Popularity is high, and social responsibilities are many – but you’re happy to take them on. At work, be careful not to be too modest. Avoid letting children get caught in the middle of a dispute.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The perfect partner could drift into your life. Launch a new business, and extend yourself toward other avenues and moneymaking possibilities. Getting stuck in a rut is avoided with a little daring.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Get grounded. Touching base with your root is the theme. It’s from family that you get a shot of inspiration and ambition. You realize your own goals when you stop trying to be something you’re not.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Think about how truly interconnected you are with others. Team efforts are the ones that pay off. Group acceptance is flattering, but resolve to keep your own deepest values and highest good in mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Keep energy levels up by setting big goals and taking care of your body, too. Rapport with a loved one improves with more shared time. Relax. Outside forces seem to influence romance, but they’re minor in the end.

THE WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: This harmonious weekend will be quite a relief after the trouble we’ve had communicating lately. Sunday, Mercury returns to a direct transit and makes us all a bit more understanding. ARIES: You know what a loved one longs to hear, so why make him or her wait any longer? TAURUS: Be kind to those who’ve made mistakes. GEMINI: A friend in similar straits is your romantic competition. CANCER: There’s no t one excuse left not to call back the one who keeps calling you. LEO: True friends are easy to sort from the boyfriend/girlfriend stealing type. VIRGO: Just because you’re dating doesn’t mean you have to go broke. LIBRA: You’re hot and will have to diplomatically sort through many offers for your company. SCORPIO: Love isn’t like the movies, and once you stop expecting it to be, you’re better off. SAGITTARIUS: Stop looking over your shoulder. What you’ve got going now could be very fulfilling if you let it be. CAPRICORN: Daring moves capture a heart, so don’t be meek. AQUARIUS: Speak up about what’s been bothering you, or it tears at your relationship. PISCES: You have more control over the outcome of a love affair than you think you do.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Some may consider Virgo and Sagittarius an odd match because Virgo’s need for control and Sagittarius’ ramblin’ tendencies seem to be the ultimate in incompatibility. But these two fill important needs for each other, with Virgo tying up loose ends for Sagittarius and Sagittarius inspiring Virgo to quit worrying and enjoy! They both live to learn.

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