April 4, 2003

Take a deep breath, and mellow out after moving at a feverish pace all week. The Taurus moon reminds us that we have five official senses to experience life with, and the more we can utilize all of them, the more enjoyment we’ll get. Literally stop to smell the roses, but also stop and smell the macaroni and cheese. There’s beauty in the mundane.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A clear perspective comes from being on the same page as your special someone. Keep searching for the right investors for your new endeavor; people who understand you will understand how to make money with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Transportation issues or car trouble slows you down. Friends are willing to help out if necessary. Don’t let others feel your frustration. Promoting your ideas or services will eventually bring monetary gains.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Home conditions can be somewhat uncertain as you feel pulled between two lifestyles or locations. Taking quiet time to listen to yourself brings the quickest (and best) answers. Your own artwork will be satisfying and lasting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Technology revolutionizes the way you look at things. Feel free to play in your new environment. Creative discovering about yourself lead you in bold new directions. You feel confident regarding a relationships decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A shaky work situation makes you wonder whether or not it’s worth it to stick around. Give yourself a few days to evaluate before you decide what to do. Warm affections and kind gestures from loved ones keep you going.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 4). In this year of surprises, you won’t believe how good it will get by August! Financially, you are finally making the headway you knew you could make all along. Those who believed in you will be rewarded for their faith. Being direct about your expectations of family and friends prevents you from getting bogged down by excessive drama this summer. Your lucky numbers are: 22, 32, 40, 48 and 52.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Over-thinking your current romantic situation will only make you confused. Trust that your partner is going in the direction you are. A sincere discussion about marriage puts you in the right mood for the weekend.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Strong psychic impressions concerning your future could be perplexing to your logical and reasoning mind. You look at all the possibilities and find that you know more about yourself than you thought you did.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Entertaining friends may seem like a chore, but the encouragement that comes your way is worth the effort. Your domestic environment puts others in the right mood. Take advantage of the positive vibes to say how you feel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Every day, you grow more confident that recent decisions were right. Pare down the playing field, and figure out which love interest seems the most lasting. Someone clever is on to your tactics – so just be real.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Take great care with your communications today, or you’ll end up revealing more than you wanted to. Someone could misunderstand your protective instincts and interpret them as controlling. Explain where you are coming from.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone at a distance wants to get close, but this is impossible with past wrongs standing in the way. Those who ask for your forgiveness will get it, but without the request, a chasm remains. A good night’s sleep helps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A night on the town will cure a small world of ills. Throw cautions to the wind, and spend yourself silly. You lose track of time. A fun evening spent together is a good way to nip domestic tension in the bud.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: Astrological vibes point to the fact that you can’t move forward in love if you’re not happy within yourself as an individual – well, you would, but it’s counterproductive. So here’s a short guide to what to do to clear the obstacles in your love life. ARIES: Conquer an employment or health issue once and for all. TAURUS: Take the burden from someone else’s shoulders; he or she will never forget. GEMINI: Branch out, and make new contracts for your business. CANCER: Start a new exercise program – not just for your body but for your mind, too. LEO: Make big resolutions, and keep them! VIRGO: Indulge yourself in ways you never usually allow. LIBRA: Tie loose ends, and sign contracts that contribute to your future financial success. SCORPIO: Commit to love with your whole heart, soul, mind and body. SAGITTARIUS: Don’t compromise one bit the whole week, and see how things change for the better. CAPRICORN: Downplay the dramatics, and get close relationships back in working order. AQUARIUS: Finally get that critical bit of information off your chest. PISCES: Schedule hours, even days, of restful recuperation.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Gemini and Libra have more in common than usual now. Both know instinctively how to gain power in a relationship. Gemini pushes emotional buttons to exercise influence, and Libra outperforms the other party to win respect. Though this couple is exceedingly competitive with one another, this works now to give each sign an increased sense of self-esteem.

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