January 13, 2003

Today’s astrological gift includes the chance to really let loved ones know what you’re going through – and you’ll find them to be more helpful than you imagine. The Pisces moon takes us up, down and around our emotions while other aspects allow for more empathy from family and friends. Caution: Don’t play the victim.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Be grateful for delays and obstacles. You’ll be shown exactly what you need to do next to make your life easier. You have the Midas touch after 3:00 this afternoon. Don’t lend money – you are too trusting!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A financial decision favors you, but you may have to go to extra lengths to collect your prize. Pursue knowledge – promotions are a direct result of education. Finish what you start, and you’ll get the praise you long to hear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Meet a challenge now; don’t wait. It doesn’t take much more than a lot of confidence to impress someone important to you. A lingering problem at work is finally resolved. Prove that you know it’s what’s inside that counts.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Talk and joke openly about relationships problems. Confrontations bring about healthy change. Moves are likely. Children, pets and old friends are sources of luck. It’s easy to misunderstand instructions, so double-check.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are in the middle of an incredible transformation. New ways come from the old; changes of residence or job benefit you and bring you closer to family members. Send out resumes.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 13). This will be a year of lucky opportunities. This month, trade your old belief system for a new, more expansive mind-set. Your face tricky family dealings in February, but apply some of your inherent diplomacy, and you’ll make the most of it – or even come out ahead. Aquarius and Taurus help your money picture and make your love life highly romantic. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 14, 28, 33 and 5.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Focus on creativity, and health improves. The opposite is also true. A drain on resources is stopped. Socialize with optimists. You’re wildly attractive tonight. Married folks make the mate a little jealous quite by accident.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). An important decision is in your hands. Others will be affected, so proceed with care. Your extra effort will probably go unappreciated, but do it anyway. You’ll get personal satisfaction and confidence from what you’ll learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Step-by-step progress is being made toward a commitment. Accept baby steps as progress, and leave it at that. You finally make money when you admit you can’t do it alone. Loved ones are eager to connect with you again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A pragmatic approach to matters of the heart will have romantic interests falling at your feet. Get rid of possessions and relationships that no longer work. Take a chance on new love with an old friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Working two jobs begins to catch up with you if you don’t figure out how to get more of a break. Simplify. The romantic, pleasant side of life takes center stage tonight. Singles may find love with a Sagittarius or Virgo.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Perception becomes reality. Remodel your office or home; improvements translate into profits. Also, sign up for the class you’ve been wanting to take. Job conditions get better if you assert yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Friends of the same sex are important to your sense of community and your self-esteem. Be good to the people in your support system. For major success, look into changing your approach to investments, diet, or learning.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Leo born July 28, 1962, and am happy enough with my career, but my romantic life seems to be going nowhere. I would love to find the right person and would love my future to include marriage and family."

Since you are a Leo, when you go it solo, it’s not for lack of interest in you. It’s a personal choice, a stance for independence, an unwillingness to compromise – or at least not very much. You are attractive, friendly and able to give much to a relationship. Instead of looking for someone who is as strong a leader as you, it helps to change your criteria. As they say, too many cooks spoil the soup. You need someone who is nurturing, supportive, gentle and yet incredibly independent. This person is probably not as outgoing as you, and you might need to do a lot of the work to get the ball going. Once this person has decided you are trustworthy, though, there is no end to the loyalty, affection and generosity of spirit that will be bestowed on you. Therefore, make sure you treat this gift of love as the treasure it is. February and March are magical times for new people entering your life. You’d be well matched with a Virgo, Taurus or Pisces.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The infamous Heidi Fleiss could make a glamorous appearance in a music video that helps along a budding business she’ll be promoting in 2003 – it’s not what you think. Capricorn women are driven souls, and whatever their field of choice, they make sure they are the best, the most successful and the most famous at it. That’s why parents of young Capricorns must work extra hard to keep them on track.

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