April 27, 2003

Although Aries energy is usually impulsive, other planets have a soothing effect on the solar vibes, producing a more mature approach to life. Uranus and the moon are also stirring up some mischief this afternoon, but hopefully, there’s enough common sense out there to counteract the restlessness. Those with sound advice should be generous with it.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Organization is key to your overall sense of well-being today. Pay bills promptly. Bank statements and records show that you’re better off than you thought. A returned phone call will lead to romance. A Pisces offers fun this evening.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Influential friends are eager to include you in new projects. A marriage partner is afraid that changes mean you no longer care. Reassurance improves relationships. Your family situation may seem confusing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A loved one has something to tell you but is keeping quiet because he or she thinks you’ll get angry. Be available for all communication. Let this person know you are committed and want to hear what he or she has to say.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Forgo immediate satisfaction for a dream that has not yet happened – it will soon. Develop concentration by training your mind to stay on one endeavor for at least three hours. A casual encounter tonight leads to a tight friendship.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Family members might influence you unduly with beliefs that don’t support the endeavors that truly make you happy. There is nothing wrong with making money doing something you love. Change your unhelpful ideas about wealth.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 27). Your confidence is way up, giving this year an energetic start. You could even use the gumption to tackle that dreamy but huge venture; plan carefully. A Virgo could help you strategize your way to the top. Friends take you aboard an exciting new project in August. Travel and learn in December! Your lucky love signs are Leo and Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 49, 2, 19 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Compromising positions can create difficulties. You need your space – a certain family member would do well to help you create something that’s all your own. Maintain your equilibrium, and you have huge success in love.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Events happening at lightning speed keep the energy high. Deciding how to channel this power is key. If your focus is sharp and a plan s in place, you can boost your approval rating on all fronts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There is a fine line between encouragement and overselling. You may as well embrace the truth since there is no avoiding it! Family teamwork produces closeness. You may further your own goals by helping a relative.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Get to the bottom of what ails you. The great mysteries of life might be reduced to mere problems with easy solutions. Friendship is offered, and you should take it! Romantic interests are attracted to your dignified matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Follow hunches, and keep busy with personal ambitions. It may be difficult to keep business separate from your social life. Move forward with a project previously placed on the back burner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Wishful thinking is the best kind. Share your daydreams with a sweetie – it brings you closer. Dazzling achievements put you in the spotlight but also put you under scrutiny. Don’t compromise your personal dignity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Fantastic news puts you in a whirlwind of activity. Keep priorities straight. Love surprises you, in a good way. Singles should continue to hold out for substance in romance – glamour is just a perk. Make plans to get away soon.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The sun continues to dance with Aries this week, with the mutual understanding that their courtship will end in a matter of hours. This flavors events with a certain urgency. Don’t allow yourself to become too restless, though, especially early in the week, when following the protocol is better than going off on your own. There’s much to learn from mastering a tradition, and a few new ideas will pop into view for those disciplined enough to do so. Wednesday, the full moon in Libra proposes that love means revealing all. Partners will incite one another to be explicit about commitment level, personal details and future plans. Business partners will also want full disclosure, and by sundown Wednesday, many binding contracts are penned. Partnerships of all kinds get tighter though honesty. Under Friday’s Scorpio moon, learning about yourself through observing the criticism you have of the rest of the world is the key to success. Dates will have a decidedly sultry quality, no matter how well the daters know one another. Saturday, the moon transits through Sagittarius. Get interested in what life is like for people very different from you. Travel is favored this weekend.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jackie Chan is afire with Aries energy, which is the energy of a mighty warrior. But also prominent in his chart is a playful Gemini moon and Mercury in the sign of spirituality, Pisces. Family influences affect his chart this year, and he could feature a young relative in film work – his most popular endeavor to date. That’s saying a lot, since Chan’s massive appeal has made him an international blockbuster.

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