November 21, 2002

This will be a spooky one indeed as Mercury slinks into mysterious Scorpio. It’s easy to dream up clever tricks and pull them off with a big element of surprise under Scorpio’s dark veil of intrigue. The Virgo moon makes sure nobody gets hurt in the process. But be on guard with energetic youngsters.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It only takes a good plan to start your own business. Investment partners are lurking; ask everyone around you. A Capricorn or Aries stirs your passion. Risking with your heart is scarier than risking with your money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). With a little more discipline, there’s not much you can’t do. Don’t try and wing it; you need a role model. Money is easy to come by but slips through your fingers unless you know how to make the most of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sluggish? Take this as a signal to begin new habits that keep you vital. Someone who won’t make a commitment is holding you back. Fulfill obligations, and then, devote the rest of the day to a loved one.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Love is a source of comfort and security, which gives you the confidence to exert your independence. Powers of visualization are strong. Connect to your deepest desires, and motivate yourself to action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Frustration with a project merely reflects your high standards. Friends can give you the connection that helps you. But avoid incurring a debt of any kind, especially an emotional obligation.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (November 21). In this year of amazing contributions, you’ll be on both the giving and the receiving end. A speculative business deal pays off in the next five weeks, giving you the boost you need to finally move onto the project near to your heart. Nagging problems are solved once and for all in January. A Capricorn or Aries love enters your life. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 49, 21, 19 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A hard-won victory as sweetest. Complications test your commitment. Clear, concise talk about what you intend to do is better than trusting people to be smart. A Leo or Sagittarius is a perfect asset to your business.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Follow your bliss. If you don’t do what you feel passionate about, don’t expect to feel passionate. Reverse psychology works on someone you’ve been trying to entice. Competition is fierce, but you’re up to it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you can work under difficult circumstances, you will be promoted. Go ahead and be as dramatic as you want around a love one, but make sure you are decisive and focused around co-workers. A prediction comes true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Cash comes through an unexpected source. There are real opportunities around you to begin a new career. Research, dream, and ask people you admire what they see. Take a vacation from high-maintenance friends.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Soul searching and exploring are featured. Artistic vibes will also be stronger as you realize you’ve got something inside to express. Escape to your imagination instead of escaping to food or overspending.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Professional talents earn you a coveted social position. If you feel yourself starting to judge others, you’ll know you’re running away from your own problems. Face up to what’s bothering you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s worth it to pull out all the stops with a new client who is hard to impress. A visit with relatives could be the easiest way to luck in business, but you still won’t have the autonomy you’ve been craving.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was dating a Gemini, but then, she and I broke up. I am a Libra, and I am wondering if you think that we will get back together again."

You were very compatible – two air signs who could really have interesting conversations, a lot of fun and a warm physical bond. Often with Gemini, you don’t see a breakup coming because Geminis act like everything is OK even when a big part of them is considering making a change. For this reason, you’re left needing a lot more closure than the Gemini, who in all likelihood is already dating someone else. She may rebound your way once this new relationship she’s exploring has played its course, but by that time, being a Libra, you’ll be the one seeing someone else. The best thing for your aching heart now is to throw yourself more deeply into a hobby that involves other people. That’s where you’ll meet your new, more passionate someone. A side note: A Cancer will teach you more about your heart. Aquarius could be a lifetime partner. Taurus is the sensual creature you’ll have a fabulous time with.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Scorpio Parker Posey shows the realism that makes Scorpio so funny in her many appearances in "mocumentaries" as various ad-libbing character. The ability to ad-lib is a Scorpio specialty since Scorpios ride very close to the subconscious and have no problem saying what is on their mind. Since honesty (and pain) is the route of comedy. Scorpio has no problem being funny.

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