January 16, 2003

The Aries moon is ripe with curiosity. Let your imagination fill in the blanks where you can’t get enough hard data. Escape fantasy might run rampant in your mind, but it’s natural and noting to be ashamed of (but nothing to tell people, either). Maturity includes keeping your own secrets. At work, only ask of others what you’re willing to do yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Taking a class or reading a book is fine, but assimilating what you learn into your daily life is what maters. Take steps to put knowledge into practice. Small wins build on one another and lead to your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Play hard ball at work for the best results. Tried and true formulas for success blow the competition out of the water. Relationships become stronger when you articulate your needs more clearly. Hold others to their word.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Follow your own vision and nobody else’s your performance on the job attracts positive attention. There’s instant chemistry between you and a sexy acquaintance. Savor the tension, and don’t make a move.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you see is what you get when it comes to learning life’s lessons. If you don’t like what you’re getting, change what you’re giving. Use your influence to help a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The foundation for a sizzling romance is built, and now, it’s time to make your move. A family member needs acceptance from you. Open your heart. Luck comes through groups, especially ones that include Taurus.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 16). You are ready for the big time, and you make it happen. This month, a raise or promotion is in the cards. Meet new love in February, and by March, a major commitment is possible. Career opportunities abound in April and June due to the help of an influential friend. Your best signs for love are Pisces and Leo. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 5, 39, 21 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Plans go more smoothly when you are in charge. If there is anything left unsaid, set things right. Don’t worry about choosing your words carefully – just speak from the heart. Provide reassurance. You need it, too!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Your willpower is waning; re-inspire yourself by hanging out with winners. Finish the work that will bring cash. Loved ones might be moody or throw tantrums – just leave the scene, and they get the message.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A momentary lapse in creative energy delays a project; a change of scenery brings life back to it. It’s harder to say "no" than "yes," but you’ll get the strength. Family feuds are put to rest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is no reason to drop to your adversary’s level; alternative solutions are readily available if you explain everything to higher-ups. An outing with friends lead to an unexpected meeting. Refuse to cover up for someone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Self-expression, big and bold, is what the day’s all about. There’s an enthusiastic responses to your hard work, which fuels you to do more. Meet deadlines, and you are finally able to repay a loan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Desire for approval may have been motivating you in the past, but today, you organize your life around true principles. Petty arguments nick away at a friendship. Be bighearted, and forgive much corner. Until then, grab a few minutes to take breathe or stretch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A setback is reversed in your favor if you’re willing to hang in there long enough. Collaborative; you assume the helm later. Romantic vibes are unmistakable; if you’re already spoken for, it’s best to keep your distance.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born July 11, 1950,and have spent most of my life struggling, beginning with abusive partners. I’ve had therapy and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications, both of which have made me a better person. I spent four years in a coma at age 19. I feel unable to compete in a climate of selfishness and greed. Will I ever have a comfortable home or an adequate income?"

Once thing I noticed about your chart right away is that you are smart – much smarter than you think you are. Sometimes, you even trick yourself in order to keep yourself from fearful situations that remind you of past pain. You accuse people you see of being greedy and selfish just for wanting a comfortable lifestyle. In fact, what you call greed and selfishness is just the natural way people look out for themselves, something that a big part of you is afraid to do. Stop judging others and making yourself a victim. If you can recognize and give up those two bad habits (they are just habits and don’t make you a bad person – they just limit what you can attract for yourself), then you’ll see your way to attaining the comfortable home and adequate income you desire.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gorgeous Capricorn supermodel Christy Turlington is such a classic beauty that her face was the inspiration and model for mannequins seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Her personal live gets super exciting this month, and she could start planning the quintessential cosmopolitan wedding, the details of which will grace the pages of wedding magazines and manuals for years to come!

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