February 16, 2003

It’s not just courage this week that pushes people to do more than they ever thought they could. The "wow" feeling has to do with Jupiter and Neptune getting each other in an astrological lip lock. Living life to its most vivid potential is our quest, and we’ll each go to the outside of or individual boundaries. The full moon augments all of this.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Something you’ve lost hope about gets a whole new perspective. A dear one could surprise you with a complete turnaround – more proof that change is possible. Be open-minded, and good things drop right into your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone has advice for you. Fortunately, you are the only one qualified to make your wish come true. Romance fins you when you are performing. You thrive where competition is stiff. Consider additional schooling.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A last-minute change of plan leads to a financial opportunity. If you’re looking for it, you’ll get a sign that you are on the right track. Someone longs to get back in your graces. A younger person comes to you for advice.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Teamwork is very successful. Treasuring your allies is a good way to keep them around. Anything goes tonight. The element of the unpredictable is what makes the end of the day so exciting. You’ll flow with it, of course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A day trip proves profitable. Go alone. Both in business and pleasure, depending on others is getting old; independent venture is more fun, too. By evening, loved ones demand your attention but will spoil you with affection later.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 16). Family support and the help of close friends lead you to success. The next two weeks are for accepting what you’ve worked so hard of! If you apply yourself, you can also change a destructive patterns. IN March, romance is put to the test. A new employment opportunity presents itself in May. You’ll find a special connection with a Taurus or Capricorn. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 40, 31, 8 and 38.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you’re linked to someone emotionally irresponsible, you’ll grow tired of being the only grown-up. Why continue an uphill climb with a bunch of baggage on your back? If you want to be free, learn to delegate.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Be flexible; disregard restrictions. Even you must ask for favors once in a while to make the plan work; pull those strings on our own behalf. You might play the waiting game in love, especially with a Sagittarius.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll do your best (and have the most fun) when you temporarily forget about the outcome. For work on the house, get all estimates in writing. Spiritual interest lead to a new approach to an old problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Put yourself in a position where luck can find you. That means don’t stay home – get out for lunch, after-work socials or seminars. Word-of-mouth advertising gets results. It feels good to tell or know the truth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Singles attend a get-together and a net steamy weekend date. All Cappys make bold moves – power is focused in your sector of status. Romance is transcendent, fiery and packed with thrills. Toss yr cares aside, and enjoy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The slate is wiped clean for relationships stopped due to unmet emotional expectations. Believe people can change. A second chance could right past wrongs. Forgive someone who will add greatly to your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A tug of war between dreams and practicalities produces stress. Take all the intellect out of a problem, and go with your gut. Your Pisces instinct rarely lets you down. Regarding home improvements: Choose simple solutions.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The sun bids adieu to the wild, wacky, wonderful ride that is Aquarius and heads into wise Pisces, a nurturing, introspective placement for the center of or solar system. Tuesday is the big switch, and the mood change will be noticeable. It could be difficult to drag your friends out, and attendance might be low at all of those social events that seemed like such a great idea just a few weeks ago. The stars are patiently tapping on our shoulders, asking us to reconsider the moves we’ve made in the past, get out ethics totally in line, and make choices that will be difficult r character building. But wait – this is not to say there won’t be fun this week. Everything starts with a gang as the full moon visits just when Jupiter and Neptune get together. This is intense. The guard goes down, the walls of our defenses crumble, and life becomes that much more vivid. Choices seem urgent, and indeed, they are. Those who are living life to the fullest get followers. Extremes seem suddenly like a good idea. As long as you try to stay out of cults and follow the law, you could come out of this with an expanded view of what you’ve capable of.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Sexy screen star Rene Russo is an Aquarius born under a Leo moon. But two important planets in Pisces give her a natural gift for serious acting. For Russo and other Aquarian women born in ’54, a quirky quality is emerging that would encourage untried creative media, like jazz singing. She could also get stellar reviews if she chooses for her next project a film that highlights the Aquaria love of fantasy.

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