February 08, 2003

The moon enters the stable earth sign of Taurus, a perfect blend with the earthy stability of Mercury and Venus in Capricorn. If you can’t progress today, you’re probably on the wrong road altogether! Get ready to leave behind some of the thought processes that were holding you back. As usual, action speaks louder than words.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A creative sideline is a career possibility – just avoid collaborating with family members on this one. You could be chosen as a spokesperson or messenger. A love interest just out of reach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Refuse to be bullied or wheedled; you can make decisions on your own. Be relaxed and positive about the status of your relationships. A change in yr appearance allows a special someone to see you in a new light.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Keep plugging along, and before the day is over, you find yourself in a plum position. Those who do anything underhanded are caught in the act. Friends rely upon your discriminating taste.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t wait for others to catch up with what you are doing – encourage yourself. Couples save rocky relationships through counseling. Singles who believe they are through with love will go another round.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Relatives come to accept a choice you have made. Nurture children, and contact your own creativity in the process. Enjoy social glitter tonight. Passion and desire come into play.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 08). Your most inspired ideas bring cash to your wallet in the next four months, so act on every logical plan and even some illogical ones. Your follow-through is what will impress an employer, and your career takes off. Love is a playground through the spring, but by June, you feel like being serious. Artistic venues beg to be explored in August. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 27, 16, 13 and 25.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What you read is exactly what’s needed to put a wayward project back on track. Have courage enough to ask difficult questions. A relative pulls strings for you. Your terrific sense of timing will serve you well tonight.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Pay attention to real estate matters and long-term investments. Shop around; you can do much better than the first offer. Meeting new people leads to a romantic set-up. Don’t resist – this will be good.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you are true to yourself, you will be an inspiration for others. Martial arts courses strengthen your self-confidence. A social meeting tonight turns out to have some very lucrative possibilities. Being diplomatic is a must.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your public relations skills shine. Get photos taken of your loved ones. Children and stepchildren show how much they appreciate you. Romance sizzles especially hot with a Capricorn or Leo. Heed signs tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Learning from experience is faster than book knowledge. Stay conscious of where you place your belongings. A chance meeting with someone you find attractive could end up a passionate fling.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Relationships have a life and pace of their own, so your manipulations are useless. When challenged, you’ll have answers. Follow the words of the wealthy to become wealthy yourself. Tonight features love and babies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s lucky and fund to be flexible with your time today, reacting to the universal whim. Guidance comes in quirky ways. Ask questions, and then, keep your eyes and ears open to a sign. Innocent flirting could get you tangled up.

STATE OF THE HEART (PART ONE OF SIX): Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a time to realize who you love and go for it or to make sure the loved ones in your life are honored. But this year’s planets give the day a tone that can be interpreted as a call to get in touch with your heart’s desires on a deeper level. Even if you think your heart’s desire (to sky-drive, paint or travel) has nothing to do with a relationship right now, taking steps to fulfill it will only make the relationships in your life that much stronger. ARIES: You’ve been over-thinking your passionate impulses so when you follow through, much of the original impetus is gone. Get back to the childlike immediacy you used to act out. Sure, this has gotten you burned a few times, but you’re wiser now and a better judge of the risk factor. V-Day sweeties who bring out the best in you are Gemini and Leo. TAURUS: Due to your kinship with our lady Venues planet of love, you are in the unique position of having so much of a good thing that you become accustomed to being adored. You are closer to your heart’s desire when you appreciate the ones who often are taken for granted. V-Day sweeties who bring out the best in you are Cancer and Virgo.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Aquarian director, writer and actor Edward Burns is another example of the versatility inherent in this sign. Usually the reason Aquarius people do it all is because their vision is so specific that they’re the only ones who can effectively execute it. Burns will be a judge in a big contest this year and have the privilege of awarding someone a prize that will change his or her life.

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