November 11, 2002

The intensity of the Scorpio sun drives us closer and closer to the truths we sometimes fight to conceal. But at least we've got the Aquarian moon to lighten things up and possibly even help us poke a little fun at ourselves. Sometimes, the only mature way to handle serious matters is to laugh out loud. Teaching and writing are lucky activities.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If you want to get ahead at work, step up the pace when things slow down (that's when everyone else will relax). If you push through your doubts, you'll discover your true nature as a self-starter. A Taurus is an inspiration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Include your family in any major decisions. If you get too involved in the details of life, you'll forget all about the big picture. Act only on what will progress you toward your goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Besides giving you fodder for interviews and neighborly chats, reading keeps you in touch with the outside world. Travel plays a part in a possible career opportunity. Ask fabulous questions, and you'll get exciting answers.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The mundane is a major source of frustration. Art in your environment energizes you. You need credit (in many definitions of the word), and you get it. No one complains if you pat yourself on the back.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Withdraw from a difficult situation so that you can see the way things really are. An objective person gets it right. Use information on the Internet to do your research. Shopping is stellar. You could transform your whole look.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (November 11). This year, a few good decisions brings you sweet rewards faster than you had hoped. During the next four weeks, new people drop into your life and help you out. In December, love is sweeter with one you've been through ups and downs with a know you can trust. Singles have terrific luck with a Capricorn or Virgo. Many marry in February. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 32, 11, 13 and 2.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Shift into high gear before your boss gives you new responsibilities. A position you'd be better suited to is just around the corner. Searching for fame leads you astray. Focus on your original reason for being on the current path.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Projects that have been waiting for attention will wait no more! Keeping your eye on the target makes you realize your mistakes have been minor. Implement systems that allow you to concentrate on the task at hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Work throws you a curve ball. Shake things up! Find a new activity. Go to the theater, a museum or a theme park – just don't do the usual. The wisdom of a younger person is way beyond his or her years; listen up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The one who is worthy of receiving your attention isn't always the one who gets it. Consider whom you're spending the most time with. To bring the luck right through your door, spruce up your front porch.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). All smiles on the outside, you've got some serious ideas brewing. What zones of activity have you not been keeping track of? Take a keen look around, and gently nudge people into action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Steer clear of trivial things. Relationships are healed if you can avoid getting stuck in the minutiae. Make an effort to talk to people you don't know. If friends are dropping by, quickly childproof the house.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The one who accuses you is the one who should be accused. Guilty consciences speak loudly. A Cancer can make you feel better. Someone who knows you well has unexpected answers to your most pressing questions.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My life is very ho-hum at this time. I've been through several difficulties – divorces, deaths and illnesses – and am looking to perk up my future. I've been thinking of writing. I have ideas, notes and stories all over the place. My health has been poor for several years, so I'd prefer something that doesn't require physical demands. My birth date is May 23, 1949. I lost my son a few years ago, and my daughter and I still haven't recovered."

As a Gemini with four luminaries in this agile-minded air sign, you certainly have incredible intellectual powers. You learn quickly and have a terrific imagination. With Mars in Taurus, you also have the persistence to see your first writing project through to the end. What you need to know is that this will take longer than you'd like – about two and a half years from start to finish. Dedicate yourself to learning how to write, and don't worry about selling anything yet. Use your experiences of loss and hardship to create something that helps others deal with loss in their own lives. Sign up for a class. The first step is becoming accountable to yourself to turn in pages every single week.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With a new album as well as a star spot in the new animated project, "The Country Bears, Bonnie Raitt is as busy as Scorpio can be. her dark, weathered voice is sexy and honest – two decidedly Scorpion traits. For her and other Scorpio women in 1949, self-discovery reaches a new level as she does what she never tried before – to live her personal life as a solo star.

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