July 25, 2003

Our expectations are inflated now, which makes something that was fine yesterday seem somehow less than par today. Financial and career realms will improve, so don’t complain that you don’t have options. The clever Gemini moon will help you think of possibilities for a brighter future. Bounce ideas off your circle of friends.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Public image is featured, and luckily, so is your common sense. Figure out how you’re going to address the questions that are inevitably going to be asked of you. You’ll go on the list of folks everyone wants to know better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Preparation produces confidence. If you want to be able to move up on the job, humor can help you find an in. Children want your full attention. Give it to them, or you do both of you a disservice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). An active, engaging day at work makes you remember why you’re doing what you’re doing. Avoid rough patches in a relationship by anticipating sensitive issues and planning what you want to say. Practice on friends.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your list of assets grow as you focus on perfecting your strengths. Lucky signs on your quest for your personal best include Virgo and Leo. Find a subtle way to tell higher-ups about the terrific job you’ve been doing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re still in one of those lame jobs where you try to make your minor tasks stretch through the whole day – get out! A Leo who isn’t challenged quickly becomes depressed. The phone call you’ve been waiting for comes tonight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 25). It’s extremely lucky to try things a different way this year. With new knowledge and powerful people on your side, you can blast through whatever held you back before. Getting in touch with old friends leads to your new career direction in August. Through September, love and/or marriage will change your life, location and even your career. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 9, 1, 13 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve got the goods and the means to distribute them, so sell, sell, sell. If you’re too shy to make cold calls, hire someone who’s done it before, and sit back and watch. Take careful notes. And be grateful.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). People who tell stories about how life has abused and used them get dull fast. If you can’t change the subject, get out of the conversational circle. A romantic thrill tonight involves a fire sign: Aries, Sagittarius or Leo.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Take advantage of your extra energy by meeting as many people as possible to enrich your point of view and experience life to the fullest. Many couples are in for intoxicating romance tonight, but try to keep sane anyhow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ve got dynamic energy that can be used to conquer a most complex problem. If you approach projects with a sense of playfulness, you can handle several at once with great ease – and even complete one or two!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One thing you won’t be today is bored. Stay cool. Avoid sugar, caffeine and anything that gives you an unnatural high. If you’re put on the spot, say, "That’s a good question. What’s your next question?"

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You get your way because you walk your talk and people trust you. By tonight, you’ll feel quite stubborn, and a partner won’t be able to sway you. Still, this person finds your determined attitude very sexy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you make sure your actions follow your gut feelings, there’s no reason this can’t be a five-star summer day! Make moves to increase your influence. Financial experts are not right all the time, so use additional sources.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: Prepare to both pursue and be pursued. With the sun in theatrical Leo, romance eludes the shy this weekend, but even if that normally describes you, you may find yourself unusually forthright. ARIES: You’re feeling aggressive and offer much to others in the name of love. TAURUS: You’ll tend to bite off more than you can easily chew. GEMINI: There’s no need to impress anyone, so don’t exaggerate your personal stats. CANCER: You easily gain admiration with your new confident attitude. LEO: It may be difficult to tell a truly compatible pairing from a silly fling now. VIRGO: Being less concerned about commitment will help you discover someone’s true nature. LIBRA: The urge to travel could come spontaneously Sunday. SCORPIO: Though it feels natural to use your flair for the dramatic, be careful not to present yourself falsely. SAGITTARIUS: You’ll meet an ideal partner while pursuing an athletic goal. CAPRICORN: Love that endures through trying moments is truly worth the commitment. AQUARIUS: Wielding your influence can be fun, but take responsibility seriously. PISCES: Participating in a charity event puts you in the right place for new love.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: The neighborly Leo and Cancer couple is both hot-blooded and demonstrative this weekend. However, Cancer has a tendency to take things much more seriously than the playful cat. If Leo can put in some extra effort to be calm and affectionate – and to simply listen – this weekend will be a passion fest that could even lead to a proposal.

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