January 02, 2003

First, Mercury decides to back up and give us a short review of the last few weeks. True, the holidays seemed to whiz by, but many of us don’t feel we need the lesson Mercury wants to confront us with. To skip this chapter, just make sure you are organized and on top of bill paying, friend calling, and work due dates.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You are moving on, and fast. Hurdling obstacles makes you stronger and more attractive to people who are good for you. Positive changes come through charity, volunteer work or simple friendliness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll feel paralyzed in your work until you get things organized. Making order out of chaos takes time off the clock, but it’s not wasted. Invest in a file cabinet, more shelving or a computer backup system.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can get closer to a potential romantic partner tonight by staying as far away as possible. Changes to your wardrobe make a difference in how you feel about yourself. Spend wisely; extravagance won’t solve anything.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). New employment is like rocket fuel for your personal life. Even if you have a job, it won’t hurt to see what else is out there for you. Trifling individuals turn you off. Keep looking for romance with a strong character.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Details cloud the big picture – it’s easy to lose hope. Looking further down the road will brighten your attitude. A current client gives you more lucrative work later if you neatly and promptly finish a small project no.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 02). The key to prosperity this year is independence. Going into January with clear goals magnetizes you to success in the future. February is social; increased earning potential comes from making those stellar connections. Matters of the heart require intense thought. Leo and Capricorn are your lucky love partners. Your lucky numbers are: 31, 29, 38, 4 and 14.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Practical considerations rule your schedule in the morning. The dynamics of a relationship improve because you refuse to fall into the same old habit. Tonight, allow your heart to change your mind; it’s a sign of growth.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Everyone else’s job seems more fun than yours. What’s strange is appealing now, but if you break it down, many options are too similar to your current position to really satisfy you. Opinions from friends are lucky.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Bossiness and the desire to get your own way are pitfalls if you’re not careful. Gage yourself in new working situations. Mutual autonomy in love is healthy for all involved. Investigate a child’s complaint.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are reminded why people say giving is better than receiving. Be patient with one who operates more slowly than you do. Different versions of the same story will be featured. Avoid choosing sides.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be direct about your feelings, especially with a sibling. Forgiveness opens the door to positive change. A friend’s success can inspire you rather than discourage you. Choose an empowering response.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Jumping in first could make you rich. Let results speak volumes instead of trying to convince the skeptics. Sort drawers, or organize closets – symbolic gestures make room for prosperity and new relationships.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may feel like you’re back at square one, but don’t forget the new skills and information you’ve acquired. Avoid investing too much time in the ventures of friends and family while your own projects sit neglected.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m going out with someone who has had a skin condition since puberty. How can I convince him that it doesn’t matter to me what other people think? I just want him to be more confidence and less shy, and to show me more that he loves me. He’s a Cancer born in 1970, and I’m a Virgo born in 1971."

Your moon in Cancer is in its home, positively aspecting your Virgo influences. Super-sensitive to the needs of others, you want to help, sometimes mothering your friends and family. These qualities enable you to see past your friend’s physical body and care for the person underneath. Yours will not be an easy road with this man, and you have to accept that he’ll blossom into a bolder, more loving version of himself only when it’s HIS ideas. Your friend is a Cancer with both Mercury and Mars in Cancer as well, making a direct conjunction to your Cancer moon. This creates a feeling in each of you that a strong emotional bond is present. Your Virgo influences encourage his Cancer sun, establishing a supportive and reassuring connection between you. You have a promising relationship, and if you have the patience, it will in time be all you want it to be.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: David Grohl (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) is a cool Capricorn with a sense of humor – something he proves over and over with wacky music video appearances as a variety of funny characters. Last year’s cameo as the devil himself in Tenacious D.’s video was only a glimpse of what’s to come in Grohl’s "acting" career. He could make an appearance in the next Austin Powers flick or similar outrageous comedy.

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