January 15, 2003

The moon transits from Pisces, heading to the youngest and most impulsive sign of the zodiac, Aries. Emotionally, our threshold are low, and our impatience is high. Waiting for what we want seems excruciating. Thinking things are going to be easy is only going to set you up for a fall. Expect to work, and you’ll be delightfully surprised.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People will be warmhearted and agreeable toward you. Take time to enjoy the company of strangers. A coincidence is the spark of romance. Partners of all kinds of become closer and more reliable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Obstacles disappear when you get closer to the goal, so don’t let yourself be spooked by stories. Concentrate on gathering information. Where there is celebration, make a hearty contribution.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Focus on intellectual pursuits. You will be able to handle a multitude of tasks without confusion or fatigue. Your charisma is strong. Harmonious relationships are put to the test, resulting in better trust.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Frank talk seals the deal. Trim that fat from your schedule to spend time on your cherished project. Security comes from building a relationship with yourself rather than depending too heavily on friends or loved ones.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are in competition with the best in your field and will take the lead when your desire is stronger than the others’. Love relationships become more truthful and, as a result, more passionate. Make plans with an Aries or Cancer.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 15). Thrilling gains are met in the next three weeks as good deeds of the past come back around the karmic circle. Excellent profits in February contribute in February contribute to a landmark purchase. Count yourself in on all social functions in March – love is imminent. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 45, 1, 6 and 43.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Once you convince yourself that you are deserving, you get the best of everything. Tonight, you may cancel plans with friends to patch up a romance. Partnership strain can be eased with a commitment to take care of yourself.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Do some cleaning this afternoon – someone drops by unannounced. An Aries is really working hard for your forgiveness. Change your attitude; look ahead, not back. Physical activity is your key to spiritual health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Supporting a loved one’s creative whims scores huge points, but don’t hide your own brilliance just to make others feel better. At work, it’s all about persistence. You have to call clients several times but will get the sale.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Share what you know. Young ones are eager to learn from you, but it’s your elders who really need to be taught. Partners are wiling to compromise for you – are you willing to do the same?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know a stellar deal when you see one, so move quickly. Financial commitments that start today pan out. You’ll be the life of the dinner table tonight, but you’d like someone else to pull his or her weight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People want to get to know the real you. A romance you believe is too good to be true is well deserved, so allow yourself to enjoy it. Vacation is around the corner. Until then, grab a few minutes to take breathe or stretch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You don’t need everyone to like you, and this will actually make you more popular. Expect others to take responsibility for their own messes. Show sympathy for a stressed-out mate. Long-awaited money arrives in mail.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m an Aries born in1950, and my husband is a Virgo born in 1944. Please let me know if, when and how I can solve my financial problems."

You want a fast fix, but there is none. Rest assured, you are not your money, your debt, your job or your spending habits. You are bigger and more powerful than all of these things, and you need to start looking at this problem as something you’ve created and something you can un-create. You were born right on the cusp of Pisces and Aries, but indeed, you are in an Aries with a Taurus moon. You are an energetic, strong and powerful person. Most of your money problems stem from: 1) expensive tastes, 2) an insatiable appetite for things that make you feel better, 3) an unwillingness to wait for what you want (the sinking ship of credit card debt). Your chart shows that you work well in a team environment. Form an alliance with your husband in which you are totally honest with one another about money. Then, tackle financial obstacles together, posting goals, formulating plans and then scrapping those plans for ones that work better.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: With Bufallo Springfield and Crosby, Stills and Nash, Stephen Still has earned his name as one of world’s all-time best guitar players. This spring, the family sector of his chart lights up, and he could make a big push to help the career of one of his children. Capricorn, the sign of royalty, wants the family crown to be turned over in the correct secession.

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