May 6, 2003

The Cancer moon gives intuitive powers a boost. The way to happiness is to direct these psychic vibes toward being more compassionate about what others are going through, more knowledgeable about what’s needed on the job, or more sensitive to the needs of love ones. Look for an opportunity that’s in somebody else’s best interest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your mind could reel with new information, perhaps tossed into the mix by precocious children. You’ve got time to sort this one out, so ask for lots of opinions before you choose a course of action. Tonight is for laughter and love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your overwhelming urge to get out and be seen can no longer be squelched. Remain ethical in romance. There’s nothing to be gained from stealing a heart. You’ve got to win it fair and square!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Tackle chores, or do some creative writing. Inspiration is available, and so is spirit-healing power. Singles tip: Don’t egg on someone you really don’t want to go out with. It’s a good way to get blacklisted in a certain social circle.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your action shows where your commitments lies. Your schedule fills up fast, so make sure to do the important things first. Business-minded Cancers go the extra mile today and blow the competition out of the water.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Make exciting plans – the bigger the better. As you take off to pursue your dream, you can leave on your rose-colored glasses. Others are attracted to (and infected by) your optimism. Ignore anyone who questions your ability.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 6). All you really need to do this year is accept the good fortune that comes your way. Messages of love arrive on your doorstep at the beginning of summer. Your reciprocation paves the way for a beautiful June with a Cancer or an Aquarius. Travel plans in July change at the last minute but are still a blast. Leave the fall clear for big life changes. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 2, 52, 33 and 47.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll be watching and listening carefully to determine whom you can trust. By the same token, others are watching you. You’re building a mystery. Just when someone’s got you all figured out, you show your complexity.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Old friends are sources of new information. Accolades from co-workers or competitive players will be much appreciated; you deserve it! A meaningful connection with a Pisces could lead to marriage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Intangible aspects of life hold mo re appeal for you too close. Those who are still learning are at your mercy; be generous.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Work improves without too much extra effort on your pat. All that’s required is that you be ready to jump in and do what you do well. A terrific negotiator, you’ll be asked to help others work out their deals, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Try adopting this new belief: Money is easily earned. This could transform your salary into something even you are impressed by. Someone you admire will remind you to make it a point to exercise both body and mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Lighthearted endeavors and mischief are favored. Being a little bad is charming; break a rule or two. Your vibe is fun loving and affectionate. Throw in the fact that your word is good, and friends just keep cropping up!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Surprising events start the day off with a certain intensity that will be sustained through the evening. There are lots of diverse (and difficult) personalities to navigate through at work. You won’t regret being extra kind.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I would like to know if my current relationship is going to led to marriage like we’re talked about. I’m in the Armed Forces and move around a lot. My girlfriend seems to have two different sets of feelings. When she’s with me, she says she wants to get married and have a baby. When we’re apart, she acts differently. Her birthday is June 14, 1979, and mine is Sept. 17, 1970.

Even if I didn’t know her sing, your girlfriend has "Gemini" stamped on her forehead. The relationship is surely not filling your Virgo need for order. Your Gemini honey is fascinating but frustrating, and her charm makes it oh-so-hard to get this vixen out of your mind. She will fall in and out lf love whether or not you are there with her. Your have to be a jack-of-all-trades, wear many hats and fulfill her every desire in order to keep her interested. To keep things hopping, you’d have to give up the military life. Sounds exhausting, doesn’t it? Another Virgo is just about to waltz around the corner and will be a more even-keeled match for you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Activist and U2 front man Bono has one of the most distinct and powerful voices in rock, which he uses both to wail songs of inspiration and to take decisive political action. Three luminaries in Taurus, which rules the throat, gives him an extra astrological edge in the making-a-big-noise department. This year, he could begin penning a book of his manifestoes and memoirs.

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