November 14, 2002

The Scorpio sun, Mercury and Venus help you build intrigue. If you are trying to attract someone special, having a secret makes you appealing; telling a secret spoils your image. The Pisces moon reminds us of life’s give-and-take cycle. There is nothing to gain unless you are willing to give something up, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You deserve to know where you stand in every area of life. Don’t put up with a state of limbo. Ask for concentrate results from people who are giving you the runaround. Beef up your support system.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Friendships are in transition. You have the right to you r own feelings without being pressured to be something you’re not. Investigative work goes well, and if you’re involved in a mystery, difficult cases are finally solved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you’re asked to be the leader, reach down inside yourself for the courage to be a great one. Success in finance means taking a risk. You increase your luck by making those difficult calls you’ve avoided.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Turn breakdowns into breakthroughs by keeping your commitment in mind at all times. Contacts help you sell original ideas. You’re enjoying being the student, rather than the teacher, in at least one important relationship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Group acceptance of your business proposals will speed things along nicely, so take the time to convince each and every person individually. Give your time to the one who truly knows the value of your friendship and love.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (November 14). This is the year to ask the hard questions and get the answers you’ve sought for a long time. In the next four weeks, you will meet all the right people to help advance your career. And at the same time, love will put a song in your heart. Your best signs for partners are Aquarius and Virgo. Make business and long-range investment choices by May. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 35, 41, 19 and 5.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Love and fun are all around you. Don’t forget to get some work done! The boss is listening to you, too, and may even ask for advice. Handle a co-worker with care – you need everyone on your side and no one holding a grudge!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Solitude would be nice, but good luck trying to find some! What you thought was out of reach is now readily available to all. It could be time to hook up that Internet video conferencing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Criticism, if you can take it, is golden. Keep in mind it is meant constructively even if it doesn’t sound that way. Triumph of the team effort happens before the day is done. A new romance is a powerful elixir.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Excitement about personal projects makes hard work feel like fun. Settle the upset among kids and their friends. Plan a party! Cherish moments of tenderness with those older and those younger.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Come down to earth, and pay attention to details, especially legalities. Look at how much your plans are really going to cost – slightly more than you thought. Take the chance to correct your course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re bright, strong and in control. Play by the rules. It’s not worth it to veer off track. Confession and apologies are favored, as is forgiving your friends, enemies and even relatives. Gratitude is forthcoming tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Productivity reaches a high, as you channel nervous energy into work. Your new romance gets a test; if you have anything in common, you’ll still be talking in the morning. Make a big deal over a child’s accomplishments tonight.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I'm a Scorpio woman. In my family, we believe daughters shouldn’t leave the house until they get married, so I still live at home, though I’m in my 20s. My mother and I get along fine, but my father (a Taurus) and I seem to be in constant battle. I want to live alone, and I don’t care what the tradition has been for my family and heritage. What would be a good time for me to go out on my own?"

Now is the best time. It’s your birth month, and you’ve got special courageous powers. As a Scorpio with both Mercury and Venus deposited in that headstrong water sign as well, I’m not surprised you have locked horns with your father, Taurus the bull. Scorpio needs privacy, something Taurus just doesn’t understand. Your Sagittarius moon and Mars round out the loner in you by encouraging you to participate in social gatherings. Good conversation and outdoor activities are your way of revving up your engine. Once you move, your father will help you more than you think – if you don’t go too far. Taurus can be stubborn, but the key is to give him as much respect as possible now. It might take him three months, but eventually, he’ll forget about his hurt feelings.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The Red Hot Chili Peppers have for over a decade now been one of the world’s most popular alternative rock bands. Much of their sound centers on the hypnotic vocal style of Scorpio singer Anthony Kiedis. Kiedis writes lyrics that are sexy in a raw, unusual and poetic way –totally Scorpio-esque. Scorpio artists approach their art from a very basic, emotional, primal place.

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