April 5, 2003

Mercury enters stubborn, stable, steadfast Taurus. This is the start of a 10-wek journey affecting the communication system. Just because you feel a certain way doesn’t mean you’ll say it even do anything about it. It’s a stoic placement but dignified in its honesty. Everyone might want to get comfortable with the current state of relationships.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People already think you’re smart, so you have nothing to prove. Share the wealth of your talent by teaching others. A spontaneous move helps you catch up on your personal life. Cut back on your nights out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Scheduling activities in large groups is the best way to maximize your time and make room for a few new influences, too. No matter how slick some people are, they can’t take advantage of you because you’re too smart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Look for new mentors. Important contacts can be re-established with a few phone calls. More interesting responsibilities fall to you once you prove you can do a great job with the less interesting ones.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Career stressors wear you down if you don’t take time off. Eat lot of vegetables, and consider starting a vitamin regimen. Get back in touch with what you expect f relationships and what you have to give.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your strange way of looking at the world is featured. What others cry over, you’ll see as the luckiest move all day. Relationship worries are only as big as you make them. Exercise maturity and emotional control.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 5). High self-esteem makes this a superstar year. Couples: Your combined efforts this month culminate in something greater than either one of you could accomplish alone. Singles: Date frequently, and the right relationship falls into your life this month. Your best signs for love are Sagittarius and Pisces. Money months are July and August. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 3, 54, 51 and 2.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Support your partner’s desire for change. You’ll wind up with less than you want if you don’t bend now. A Taurus or Leo’s savvy money advice inspires you and helps create an empowering plan.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Exhilarating social encounters keep you on the fast track toward weekend fun. Be bold: Your pals take a cue from you about how to live big. A study or work abroad opportunity appeals to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Fortuitous meetings happen when you’re out doing errands. A loyal party will go the extra mile for you. A sumptuous dinner at home says "thanks" perfectly. Your cozy, stay-at-home mood tonight ignites sensuous love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Even a purely-for-fun endeavor will require discipline. Today, you learn more about what you’re really directing yourself to do. Change is not impossible and in fact is probable. Spend time with children.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your creative potential soars. Join forces with a friend to implement ambitious dreams. Hot areas to develop include teaching, local sports and health care. Test your wings by volunteering first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A restless morning mood interferes with your decision-making abilities. Throw the plan out, and wing it. You’ll have more fun. Try to focus on your long-term goals this afternoon; you find a way to improve your fiscal reality.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your inspiration draws a group together for a big cash venture. A business brainstorming session evolves into weekend play. Adoring friends grant you gold stars for your loyalty and top-notch money sense.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Leo born Aug. 19, 1984. What do you have to say about my future studies, career and love life? I’ve never had a boyfriend, and I want to know when I can have one and if I can pursue my dream in broadcasting."

A Leo with a Taurus moon, you have a special charisma that comes through your voice. You can really use this to your advantage in the realm of broadcasting, and I’d advise studying both your speaking and singing voices as an actor of musician would. Think of it as a secret weapon. With Mars in Sagittarius, you need to set definite goals, write them down and carry them around with you anywhere. Even if these aims change, it doesn’t matter. It will give you self-esteem and a sense of purpose to always have something you are striving for. YOU are creative and have a desire to be in the spotlight but should consider behind-the-scenes work, too. With three retrograde planets, you could shine bright and get your artistic vision across as a producer or director. As far as your love live goes, strive first for making fabulous friendships with interesting people in the next three months. One of these casual friendships get more serious in July.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Star Jones is a woman with a definite point of view, which she shares every morning with millions of television fans. Her Aries aspects are lit up with even more charisma than last year, and this will be a quantifiable fact as a certain shoe company has incredible spikes in sales that coincide with commercials aired staring Jones. She could litigate a case that is dear to her on a pro bono basis.

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