May 28, 2003

The Scorpio moon slinks into the picture, and it’s the start of an electric atmosphere. A romantic or social goal can be realized as soon as you fine-tune your approach and use resources (a savvy Sagittarian or Aquarian friend, for instance) to the fullest. Stand behind your romantic partner sand your principles. This is no time to sell out.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Universal energy is what drives you today, so you’ll be finely attuned to what’s pushing other people forward as well. When everyone wants the same thing, it’s hard to guess why we ever misunderstood one another.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s luck for you when you don’t follow the crowd. Then, someone unexpectedly sides with you for a change, and your self-esteem gets a big boost. Work will call on you to diversify; follow through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your advice influences a very impressionable mind. Be careful not to present an idealistic view of things. Wishful thinking won’t help so much as getting practical will. Split a project in half with a co-worker; it’s much more efficient.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Tie up loose ends around the home before beginning anything new. Smart work vs. hard work is the game today, and you can guess which side wins out. Those in sales have success with a disarming approach to service.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Extend or accept a surprising invitation. This gives life flavor. What seems like a meaningless waste of time might hold all of life’s secret truths. Being too adult is a total grind, not just to you but to everyone around you.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 28). The year starts off with a bang when you fall headlong into a passionate love affair. Virgo and Pisces are splendid new loves – an Aries is fun but a lot of trouble. In June, your career takes off, and the ride continues all through the summer months. Finances will improve greatly in August due to an investment you made long ago. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 31, 24, 35 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). So what if you’re a little self-indulgent lately? It’s nothing compared to what you give. Besides, it’s fun to do a little something daily to feel more desirable. For laughs, go to lunch with a Pisces who thinks like you!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Let the other person do most of the talking. You’ll get a chance to celebrate his or her accomplishments and revel in his or her juicy news. You’ll have to turn down an invitation to make time for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Curiosity is your higher self-talking to you, leading you in a direction of happiness. Follow! Make a list of five things you have always been interested in but never had an opportunity to pursue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Accountability is the missing factor. If a boss/client/loved one isn’t providing a deadline for you and the requisite amount of pressure to go along with it, then, you’ll have to fortify the urgency in your own way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To get love flowing through your life, give a little credit to the parental units. Caution: Leaving a bad impression might have a direct link to cell-phone use. Be especially mindful while talking on the mobile in public.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will never get into trouble by admitting you were wrong. That will stop all argument and facilitate the next step. Move off of that bad relationships – mentally, physically, spiritually, once and for all!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Events require that you arrive on time, or it’s better not to go at all. (You don’t want to be remembered as that annoying person who made everyone wait.) Take a brave new idea to higher ranks.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am an Aquarius born on Feb. 2, 1981. I went to film school, and I’m going to art school in March. I’m glad that I’m following my heart, but I can’t help but feel that all of this is going to get taken away from me due to the pressures of war. I don’t want to put all of my dreams on hold. What is in store for me this year? Will I be forced to do something or go somewhere that I don’t want to go? Do you see any love interests for me on the horizon?"

Your sign feels the pressures of world unrest acutely. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet of change and unexpected events. Your job in the months to come is not to let yourself be a victim of fear but a conduit of creativity. Use art to express your concerns. A stranger is attracted to a painting of yours and subsequently to you. A move may be in store for you in October, but the new locale affords you unexpected opportunities to sharpen your skills. A low-paying job will turn into your big break.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The impeccable musicianship of Stevie Wonder is definitively Taurus – easy-feeling sensuality and a groove so deep that even listeners who don’t know much about music can’t help but fall right in. He could have another chart topper this year in the form of a song he writes for a soundtrack. Legalities are also figured prominently in his chart, and he’ll win a large sum of money in October.

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