October 17, 2002

The moon tiptoes into Pisces in the wee hours of the night, stirring up inspired, even prophetic dreams. Pay attention! Pisces offers wisdom that’s difficult to attain in our waking life. Te unconscious has much to teach, and it’s all about you. The key to overcoming problems you’ve been having springs from your own creative unconscious.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You move ahead two steps when you look to the future rather than focusing on past pitfalls. Luck involves a financial bonus. Juggle work, family and social activities. You can do it all because you are so organized.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sudden acceptance of unchangeable circumstances makes personal relationships take a dramatic turn for the better. Drawing from past experience enhances your work. Your strategy demands more flexibility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Partnership is sustained despite turbulence. Don’t give up! Social obligations are consuming. Take a rain check on at least one invitation in order to preserve your sanity! Rest tonight to avoid burnout.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve got mass appeal if that’s what you really want. Singles will meet a new love interest in a group of intellectuals. Avoid overlooking financial complications, as the sooner you deal with reality, the better off you’ll be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you deal with health-related issues or start a workout program, a loved one will follow suit. Your personal life will balance out in time, so try not to rush things. Involve a Libra or Virgo in more of your career choices.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 17). In this powerful year, surge ahead with the new energy that is yours for the taking. Learn all you can to move ahead in your career over the next six months. Splurge on classes, seminars and image-enhancing services. Singles meet love while pursuing intellectual interests. Your best signs for romance are Leo and Capricorn. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 22, 25, 31 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A fund-raiser is successful. Relatives are especially generous. Skip a boring meeting; you work best on your own. Salespeople find ways to double their income. Tonight, you’ll find a way to deal with a difficult someone.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You receive much-needed validation from a variety of people. Don’t succumb to flattery, but be gracious. Embrace new things before denouncing them. An understanding mate has reached a threshold, so discuss plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Halted efforts are given the green light Re-examine a friend’s motives before you decide whether or not to join up. Elusive remedies and solutions are made available to you. Entertaining is best when done at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Independence has to be earned, and that is your main focus. Examine motives. Recent events help you move forward with a clear conscience. You feel renewed, expectant and strong – you’re already over a past love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Attention to self-esteem is more important than attention to budget. Why continue a war with yourself or with a partner? Give it a rest. Passionable love is hardly worth the effort. Find what makes you light up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You experience powerful intuition. A long shot comes through. Try new ways of giving to family members. Higher-ups see your point, but don’t push it. Being in charge gives you confidence, and others respond.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Forgiveness is the quick route to success in love. An overload of tasks makes you doubt your job all together. But a sudden change in attitude could take you out of this rut and raise you to a higher position.

ASTROLOGICAL STYLEWATCH (PART FOUR OF FIVE): All the signs of the zodiac have their own concept of what looks good and what feels good. For some hints on how your sign relates to fashion, beauty and self-image, read on. SCORPIO: Though people around you may look great in safe, muted tones (plenty of black, brown and gray), you’d do well to add some color to your life. Red, yellow and orange are especially hot. You vibrate at a different frequency than the rest of the world and could use a color that resonates with your natural "wow." SAGITTARIUS: A wise buyer, you like to see someone you admire pulling off a look before you’re sure it’s something you can get into. So check out some high-end fashion magazines, and get some truly inspired looks into your realm of imagination. Once you know what you like, you’ll be able to recreate it in the range of your budget. CAPRICORN: You’re on the most productive people around – always overbooked and often harried, the best thing you can do for your style is to cut out some of the excess appointments. The more time you have to yourself, the more specific your choices will be when creating your cool, calm and under-control self.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Virgo beauty Raquel Welch could start her own line of eyewear (not unlike fellow Virgo Sophia Loren) and make a mint! Her timeless style keeps her modeling career going even after she’d rather take a break! For other women born in 1940, November brings opportunities to expand the boundaries of what you can do and how you are showing up in the world.

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