October 10, 2002

Just when you thought there was relief from last week’s relationship turbulence (due wholly to bad communication), Venus plays the same trick Mercury did the. She turns around and makes us re-examine those we’ve chosen to hang out with. As much as possible, keep your observations to yourself. They are after all, for your own learning.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Career possibilities multiply when you branch out. Enter contests, as your chances for winning are good. Let go of possessive feelings toward family, loved ones or friends. This allows you to concentrate on yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Creativity is exercised heavily. Double-check what bills have been paid; you’re vulnerable to mistakes. Enjoy planning the future with someone who never bores you. There’s fun ahead, and you’re ready for a break.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Special privileges are given to you – well deserved, of course! Support from friends will teach you about strengths you didn’t even know you had. Use a neutral party as a sounding board for relationship issues.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re a bit testy now – give those around you the same patient handling you’re requiring of them. Communication is largely intuitive – pay little attention to the words, and listen with your mind’s eye.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Strong passions can get I the way of objective decision-making; take a few minutes to think things over before acting. Set some definite deadlines for yourself, and then, tell everyone you know what you’ve declined.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 10). This is a year of exceptional luck, especially in love. Singles start dating someone new this month, possibly a Gemini or Pisces. If you remember not to take anyone for granted, major commitments and wild adventures happen in January. Job success comes at the price of overtime hours in November. Marriage could be to a Capricorn. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 49, 23, 5 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Forgiving someone (even yourself) is not as difficult as you thought it would. Take pride in your assets, or there’s little incentive to accomplish anything more. A big flirt is actually serious about you.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). New avenues are available to use your talent. Father/son relationships improve. Tell the truth to friends who’ve been taking up too much of your time. You and your mate may differ over a financial issues, but don’t argue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Do research before meetings – even social ones! It is essential to distinguish between investments of your time that will bring returns and those that won’t. The stars favor mental work, ingenuity and resourcefulness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone at work is impressed by your dedication, but that’s not reason to put a job before everything else! Strive for balance. Family members won’t take you for granted when you’re suddenly unavailable to help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In love, you get it right, consistently. These wins give you energy. You could be the top salesperson, especially if you make an effort to extend your reach and broaden your aim. Tonight is a good time to institute new rules.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Be prepared to back up your arguments. Friendship requires that you be as diplomatic as possible – while lies come back to haunt you. Singles met new prospects at the store. A Leo is on your wavelength.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are rewarded well for extra work on the job, but the real reward is the work itself. Small investments have solid returns. Your love life thrives. Singles make a highly compatible match with a Pisces or Sagittarius.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Pisces born in 1950. I’ve had a number of career changes due to layoffs and so on. I’m OK with all that, but I’m getting laid off again because my company has been sold and is moving. I’m an accountant. I’m also living with an Aries born in 1959, and this is the person I’ve been interested in for 20 years. Could you give me the prospects on the job and personal front?"

As a Pisces, you actually know much of what I’m about to tell you – but I’ll tell you anyway. Pisces is the most psychic and prophetic sign of the zodiac and therefore only needs reassurance about what he or she already feels is true. You say, "I’m OK with that," because you know down deep that you will have another source of income this year that far surpasses the smaller company you were fazed out of. Your confidence in your ability and what you have to offer is what carries you into the sweetest position. Your Aries roommate and love situation is totally up to you. If you want to keep this affair alive, all it takes is your sheer will to do so, as this person will go with your lead if it is powerful, decisive and clear.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Libra Sigourney Weaver could give Arnold Schwarzenegger a run for his political money! She’s got the chart to run for big office and the brain of a scholar. She’ll take years to decisive this pursuit is worth her while, but she ho doubt feels the pull to make changes in the world from inside the existing power structure. When she finally gives in to the tug, she’ll be extremely successful.

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