December 29, 2002

The Scorpio moon sasses and sulks. Many people finally figure out what they want under this sky, but it seems to come a moment too late. Just when you’re sure you’re not going to get your way, the clouds open up. The lesson is to have faith, and if you can manage it, a little bit of optimism won’t hurt, either.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The games people play is the theme. Of course, you’ve got an overwhelming desire to win. In your enthusiasm, take it easy. Others need to warm up to ideas more than you do, and being too aggressive could scare them off.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The politics of friends and family get complex. Don’t try to make sense out of what you hear. Instead, negotiate as much strategy time as you can. You hate to be calculating, but it’s better than blurting out the first thing you think.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your charm and talent could sway the crowd or land you a big deal. The picture looks bright for romance. Singles might choose to keep options open for New Year’s Eve, so don’t commit to anything today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you’re doing your thing, you’re a love magnet. Tread lightly, though – some demand more attention than you’d like to deliver.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your social life swings. Circulate with the ones who are the most fun. A Libra or Scorpio draws you in. Your way with words is your ace in the hole. Quick thinking puts you miles ahead of the competition tonight.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (December 29). You make important discoveries this year. You can learn a lot from the way a partner sees you. Be playful in your approach to defining your role at home. Your work earns more money in January. The bliss that comes from May’s experience of love helps you make a brave move. A relationship with a Taurus of Leo is adventurous and sexy. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 45, 49, 51 and 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your dynamic style of communication attracts respect . Balance is easily achieved. The more your goals line up with your values, the happier you will be. Give a love one plenty of credit for small but meaningful gestures.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Enjoy duty, if that’s possible – not taking it too seriously helps! Children need time one on one. Emphasis on the physical is only healthy if you can start thinking of yourself as a strong, vital, beautiful person.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re particularly attractive to the opposite sex. Imaginative ideas make you want to go a little crazy with the spending – stick to the budget. You influence people more than you know, and if you go off, everyone will.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Put your stamp on everything you do. Attack personal goals in a personal way. By using your charm, rather than assertiveness, you’ll get what you want quickly. Purchases are lucky, especially if related to transportation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dive into love’s sweet adventure. Worrying about money is a waste of time and breath. Concentrate instead on studying habits of the rich. Rearrange your room, and you’ll find what was lost.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The action never stops. Socializing is a gainful pursuit, especially with a Cancer. Talents, art projects and cultural activities are your tickets for success. Negotiating with loved ones is not comfortable, but you’re good at it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s not the end of the world, merely the end of the year. Travel should be avoided, due to long and frustrating delays. Creative adjustments to your plan lead you to meet someone cute.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Roles, respect and the general order of things are what Capricorn makes very clear. You know exactly what you’ve got to offer under the Capricorn sun – and it’s clear to see what others have to offer you. It’s only fear that keeps us back. You have nothing to lose tonight, so just ask for what you want. Last-minute resolutions come down the pipeline as the moon goes into Sagittarius on Monday. It’s like you’re standing atop a mountain and seeing all of 2003 laid below you. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by options, but you don’t have to be Point your finger where you’d like to go, and keep heading in that direction. Tuesday night is New Year’s Eve at its finest. Optimism, faith and courage to take on the future are all wrapped up in the celebration. You’ll want to go somewhere you’ve never been to bring in the new year and see people you’ve never seen. Wednesday is the first day of 2003, and you’ll feel that all forces are in your favor. Thursday’s new moon in Capricorn keeps the fresh-start feeling going. Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday just to make things interesting. You can’t depend on word of mouth, so checks facts, ask for written proof and get several opinions.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Lovely Emily Watson keeps surprising audiences with a variety of roles – her talent defies limits, so she will never be typecast. Her Pisces moon contributes to her chameleon-like quality. This aspect is like an emotional shape shifter and an ace in the hole for factors. Those born under the Pisces moon can truly feel what others feel and convincingly play even characters drastically different from themselves.

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