May 9, 2003

Romance permeates the air – it’s a Leo moon. Be available for a luncheon get-together with a generous admirer or love-struck job mate. Authority figures flex their muscles today. Back off, as confrontational tactics cause harsh repercussions from a higher-up. It’s not about what is really said but what work is getting done and by whom.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Find an honest way to get what you want in a relationship – courteously. It’s not OK to instruct a partner on matters that most adults are able to handle without help. Singles meet prospective partners anywhere but at work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Work will wear you down if you don’t change your perspective or, better yet, your habits and practices. Bold plans are favored. You may even consider relocating if that is what it takes to seize opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Push through a glass-half-empty mood. Cutting out the junk from your diet keeps your energy high and production up! A love affair requires more time and attention than you planned to give. Be realistic about your level of commitment.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Seeing a loved one spark to something new is your cue to expand your horizons. By putting one foot in front of the other (no matter what!), you find the path. A simple list is all it takes to get positive movement going.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You get the opportunity to talk (and talk and talk) over plans this afternoon, but think twice. Don’t just wave your arms and say you’re gonna do it – jump in with both feet! Good luck follows spontaneity, especially in the evening.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 9). After a surprising birthday celebration, the year will continue to amaze you with unforeseen fortune. Come September, your understanding of the inner workings of the heart makes you very attractive to a Pisces or Virgo who is in need of a little mending. Your physical appearance, sharp wit and gift for comedy make you a prized commodity at holiday parties. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 4, 22, 39 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Positive effects of a job well done are both seen and unseen. Luckily, you don’t have to prove yourself to the ones who already believe in what you can do. Incremental progress will be better than results that are too much too soon.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You’ll be tempted to say, "See it my way! Change your mind!" but is it really necessary that everyone else think the same way you do? This theme dictates the action from morning to night. A cliché or prejudice will be shattered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The finer points of communication are emphasized, like remembering not to criticize and give a direction at the same time (only the criticism is heard!). A loved one who is away will be coming home soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A successful friend will reveal ways you can upgrade your self-concept and pave the way for higher earning. This person doesn’t tell you how to do it – you’re observant enough to learn by being in the vicinity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What is in the idea stage now will be accomplished in small but consistent steps. So don’t worry if you don’t see results for a few months. Exceptional people enter your life if you are willing to receive them openly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People who don’t want to work as hard as you do hold up the action. Empathy is extraordinarily effective at disarming tension and returning people to a logical frame of mind where they can hear your points and consider them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Eleanor Roosevelt once said that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Test the theory this afternoon. Prove that you are comfortable with yourself by acting in an accepting manner to all people.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: The Leo moon is romantic, effervescent and bold. You’ve got the confidence now to approach that certain someone you’ve had a crush on for months and say how you feel! ARIES: You are forthright about your emotions, and your honesty will win serious points with the object of your affection. TAURUS: You’re flying high when someone responds to your attention with an invitation. GEMINI: Follow your instincts. CANCER: Having fun gives you a fresh outlook on your partner and vice versa. LEO: Keep a notepad handy – a flash of brilliance regarding your love life can strike at any time. VIRGO: Adventure seekers discover bliss in each other’s arms. LIBRA: Grace and calm spring from connecting with that special person – so make a move, romantic or not. SCORPIO: Allow yourself those private moments to take in all that is happening. SAGITTARIUS: You are sexy, especially to your fellow fire signs (Leo and Aries). CAPRICORN: Romantic interests who give you the space you need for sanity win your heart. AQUARIUS: Just when you think you’re out of ideas, you dream up the perfect date. PISCES: You’re the most likely to get a wedding proposal this weekend.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Taurus and Virgo are the understated pair who meet at the office (usually Virgo used to work for Taurus), carry on a quiet, very private romance (but, behind closed doors, things really heat up!) and then stay married forever. Taurus is proud of Virgo’s elegance, and Taurus is one of the few who can calm Virgo’s nerves and provide a sense of security.

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