May 01, 2003

The slinky Scorpio moon casts a sexy glow over the day’s events. With the residual influence of yesterday’s full moon and the sun still transiting through Aries, this translates into a lot of direct talk about romance. If you want a response, use all of your senses to deliver the message you’re trying to give. Be creative!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It might be necessary to experience what you thought you wanted in order to better appreciate what you have. Friends help you find fresh resources in learning and might be able to hook you up in a surprising way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Win points with the boss by accepting additional responsibilities. Extra hours ensure future financial security. If you are in negotiations, you’ve know by now that the other side may not be taking things as seriously as you are.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Luck involves grants or loans. You’ll be too busy with life right now to worry about the future, but you’ll be glad later if you put 10 percent of the money aside. Friends who have gotten used to being lied to will appreciate your candor.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Being in the right place at the right time is your style today. You get recognition for a job well done. Balance job responsibilities with social ones. Tonight, celebrate with your dearest ones, even if you have to invent a reason.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A small but satisfying victory is the beginning of a lucky streak. Do what you must to get a good deal – a little financial wrangling won’t make you look bad. Tonight, lots of action with you at the center is your idea of a good time.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 01). Love rouses your passions this year, and the energy takes you to new heights. The next seven weeks bring super-charged creativity. Go ahead and begin that story, painting or dance class. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to meet someone special through these pursuits. Opportunity comes through a Pisces; love with an Aquarius is divine. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 11, 39 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You see what you want, and you know what to do to get it – give a fair dose of your winning attention, and then, confidently walk away! Being too enthusiastic about a new prospect could scare him or her off or weaken your position.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Take stock of your life, and implement long-term plans and preparations. The need to wait until everything s right will urn to a desire to get things done and move to the next level. Keep a secret for a close friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may feel compelled to overanalyze things at work, but resist. A colleague becomes more expressive when you talk first. In time, you’ll see that problems at work were a godsend. Neighborly tiffs could flare up unexpectedly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Brighter financial horizons can only be met with diligent planning. Do what it takes to keep work fresh and surprising. Be enthusiastic about how much you appreciate your current position, and it only gets better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everyday occurrences provide endless fascination for you – a testament to your depth of character. Be as playful as you want to be today. You win in small bets or games with friends. Your wit will attract love.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Engaging conversations improve your financial status. Focus intently on your communication skills. Smooth out tensions at work even if you have nothing to do with the problem; the boos is looking for a good diplomat.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Learning and memorization help you move ahead on the job – but that doesn’t mean you should discount your original work. Instead, listen to an encouraging Aries, or let supportive friends help keep you committed to your craft.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I read your comments to a Gemini girl who was having a problem with her Leo friend. You said that these two signs usually get along well. I’m a Gemini, and I have had the hardest time trying to get along with my boyfriend’s brother, who is a Leo. We get along now for my boyfriend, but all we ever did was fight. I’m at my wits’ end just trying to keep the peace. I find it really hard to forget the way he treated me before, and I can’t really trusts him. Can you explain why we have such a hard time getting along? My birthday is June 7, 1980, and his is July 31, 1975."

Leo and Gemini do get along really well, and the problem is that your boyfriend’s brother wants the two of you get along as more than friends. He has secret feelings for you. He masks them by putting on the mean front just like young boys who pick on the girls they like. It’s best if you do try to let your nicest side show around him and not let him know his mean words have any effect on you. With time, his feelings will subside.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Melissa Joan Hart is a not-so-teenaged witch who could spin her magic towards searching for the next huge television series in line to take over where "Friends" will eventually leave off. Her search will be relentless, and she’ll read more scripts than even the professional readers she hires will get through. As an Aries, she won’t rely on the tried and true, certain she can discover an untapped, fresh talent.

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