December 26, 2002

The Libra moon is for the people, and going about your business seems more fun when there’s a crowd or large group present. Informal gatherings that happen tonight could wind up being the highlight of the season, as the conversation is interesting, the food is delicious, and everyone takes special care to present themselves with charm.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You try to be congenial, but others really want your most bare-boned opinions. People in the inner circle are the treasures of your life. Make sure you treat them as such, or face the consequences.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Give others your attention rather than trying to impress them with stories. Someone you helped in the past repays you. A romantic encounter could turn into an adventure. Travel is indicated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You are simply amazing under pressure. Have others repeat themselves, and read everything twice. Include as many people as you can in plans, and you’ll avoid feeling left out. A flirtation gets more exciting as it develops.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Last-minute plans are inspired – you couldn’t have plotted it this well. If your attention has been straying from your special one, you’ll hear all about it. Tonight, you’ll run into key people who are receptive to your playful energy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Overall money luck lets you know your plan is working. Older family members may wrongly interfere in your love life – don’t let this disrupt a good thing. Social plans with a Virgo or Pisces are ultra-successful.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (December 26). This is the year to reign over your fears! This month, you’ll realize all the resources you need to improve your life are available. You can be more forceful about what you want and still seem charming. People are turned on to your ambition. Love is intense this year, especially in May. Your best signs for new relationships are Capricorn and Scorpio. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 33, 21, 49 and 36.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Someone close wants to be the exception to every rule – a trend you can stop by putting your foot down. Singles consider seeing someone who already has kids. There’s something appealing about a built-in family, but still, go slow!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Someone is controlling matters from the sidelines, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take the driver’s seat. To make a financial goal happen, you’ll have to revise the plan somewhat – review your budget.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You need time to yourself. Take as much as you can without neglecting the children. An older family member would love to help you out. Your financial situation improves greatly with a realistic look at spending habits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Others need to be understood and will bend over backward for someone who just listens. Lucky for you, this is your specialty. Be careful not to make plans or speak on behalf of a family member.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A dreamy day is in store. Being close to exciting and inspirational people will make all the difference in your world. Decisions can be turned in your favor, so keep an open mind if answers aren’t what you want to hear.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Courses of true love may not always run straight, but what course does? The past is forgiven if you sit down with a friend and straighten out an old misunderstanding. You keep chasing after someone ruthlessly charming.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Parents are on your mind – heal old wounds by being the first to forgive. You may be called on to defend someone this afternoon. It’s nice to discover you are truly admired for what you do well.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a very athletic Leo with a major competition coming up. I was wondering if you could give me any advice or predictions for what you think is going to happen. Also, what sign am I most romantically compatible with?"

Other athletes get nervous in front of a crowd and may confront those nerves as obstacles between them and their best performance. You also get nervous those nerves into super-turbo adrenaline that can give you the edge over the competition. This adrenaline is more powerful than any performance drug if channeled correctly. So my advice is to promote yourself and your event as well as you can. The more people watching, the more likely you are to kick into your Leo superstar mode. If your competition happens to be during the Leo, Sagittarius or Aries moon, you’ll have an even better chance at winning. As far as love goes, a Libra or Sagittarius would be supportive of your athletic ventures, and will admire and support you right into the winner’s circle.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Co-hostess of "The View," Meredith Vieira is a driven Capricorn who always seems to have a million things going on. A family, a regular hosting job and various jobs in theater or on nighttime television keep her in constant motion. Capricorn deals with stress by running on cool. This sign’s measured, calm approach makes it possible for Capricorns to take on more. Simply put, Capricorns don’t freak out – or at least it takes a lot more to freak them than it does others.

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