July 17, 2003

Venus and Mars conspire to put romance before anything else, and the result is a time when excitement burns and loves want to be near one another. We’re headed for the full moon on Sunday, which bring an emotional release and also an outpouring of new feelings and information. Avoid making any decisions in the heat of the moment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A colleague may try to skirt issues, so stick to your goals. Sure, you’re open to possibilities, but also consider whether or not someone exhibits undependable behavior. Investigate real estate and small businesses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Silly people get in your way – try and have a sense of humor about it. Confusing moments at home can be avoided with organizational tools. An emotional issue between a family member and a romantic partner must be addressed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll get terrific ideas while out walking – it’s as if someone is whispering them in your ear! Figure out how to speak the same language as the bigwigs. Practice on friends if you have to.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve got what it takes, but the real trick is knowing when it’s needed. Even at the time you’re unsure of yourself, someone else isn’t. It’s wonderful to have support. It makes prospects look good, even if they’re uncertain.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s easy to forget why you’re working so hard. Respect and admiration are what really keep business rolling at top speed – not money. Real leaders honor their followers. Be relentless about upholding your standards.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 17). Your personality power is extraordinary all year! Go after a dream job in the next three weeks! Enjoy a vacation in a faraway place before the summer is up. Learn, travel and get advice from experts in September. Keep hobbies even in work-heavy October. Singles finally tie the knot in May. New babies arrive in January. Love signs are Taurus or Scorpio. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 4, 39, 22 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Building morale among your group is favored. Alternative ways of showing affection means doing more and being creative. You can bring a loved one to a realization of his or her own greatness.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Since you can’t possibly do it all yourself, having capable people around you is the key to happiness. Develop others, and your whole life gets easier. You’ll be conducting some rather intricate business moves – it’s like a ballet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Change is imminent. Systems that combine chaos and order are the ones that will work. Old friends long to be back in touch with you but are afraid you still harbor resentment over their ancient sin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Opposing forces are featured, and there’s no way you can stay neutral. Trust your front-line friends to do the right thing. You’ll be strongly persuaded to gossip, but resist! Betrayal will keep you from being lighthearted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Time is all there is, practically. You’ll be thinking a lot about how you’re using yours. If you can’t say why you actually make your company a better place, then it’s time to get out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Powerlessness is a state of mind. If you think you’ve lost your edge, then you have. You have legitimate priorities, and your priorities make sense both for you and your organization/family/social network.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have stellar luck for finding jobs and houses. You could stumble into the perfect situation. Emotionally, an Aries or Virgo provides just the safe haven you need. If you are properly grateful, it’s yours to use as you need.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’ve finally given in to what my mother wants for me, even though I thought remaining single forever would be a very glamorous life indeed. I’ve become marriage minded in the last two years and started to narrow the field somewhat. So, should a Pisces choose a Taurus or a Gemini? I definitely want children."

Pisces, you need a mate who is imaginative, stable and undaunted by a little moodiness now and again. Many Pisces women don’t make a goal out of marriage, viewing it as an eventual bond instead of an immediate need. However, Capricorn influences in your chart show a stronger pull toward the domestic life than most Pisces may experience. Taurus is an extremely good match for you. The Taurus man is usually a stable provider and can appreciate sensual aspects of love and domestic life in a way you will admire. Right now, perhaps Gemini can keep your attention longer, but you may find yourself jumping at this man’s every whim. Gemini men are extremely charismatic and guarantee fun and adventure. The twins, however are not the most ambitious sign of the zodiac. Taurus seems more in line with your immediate goals.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jessica Simpson is a Cancer pop star who could follow in the footsteps of Mandy Moore and Britney Spears and appear in a feel-good movie for the teen audience. She’ll have her choice of scripts, but the one she really wants could go to someone else this month. Cancer women learn how to leverage this summer, and Simpson could hold onto a deal by convincing a celebrity friend to be part of her project.

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