August 31, 2003

Virgo urges us to get our act together. Even if you only improve 1 percent, you can make a huge difference in your life. Incremental changes won’t feel like enough under this sky, but be consistent, and you’ll do yourself proud. The Scorpio moon plants seeds of intrigue. Getting to the truth of the matter will be important tonight.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Change is around the corner. Uninterrupted time to yourself can best be used to read, bathe and relax. You could covet a friend’s relationship and should stay far away from anything that tempts you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re the trendsetter in the group, so don’t be surprised if the rest of your circle is engaged in the very activity you never want to do again. Be bold, and step into unknown territory. You’ll learn as you go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Friends influence your style. Call the shots in matters where you care or understand more than others do. In matters of the heart, your head could interfere. Be careful not to over-think it!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Agitation is a direct result of expectations that are not being realized. Don’t get mad; get busy. Talk and joke about your relationship. A lighthearted approach is better for solving problems. Steer clear of a friend’s business.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Be playful! When you focus on creativity instead of results, your health improves, and your mood is terrific. Art and music feed your spirit. You’ll come across an interesting twist in the love road tonight. A Pisces is involved.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (August 31). Incredible drive is yours this year and helps you accomplish lofty goals. Singles find love with a Capricorn or Sagittarius. It’s all-encompassing unless you set some boundaries, so start things out right. Couples get along beautifully in October and could take the romantic trip of a lifetime. Articulate career goals to your boss and even clients. Your lucky numbers are: 21, 4, 29, 1 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you are still unsure of the next step to take, listen to another point of view. Socialize with sunny people, and you’ll see possibilities where there were none before. Fellow earth signs have plenty to teach you, especially Taurus.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). A prominent family figure gives a blessing to all you are doing. Passion is not the only requirement in a good relationship, but you’ll have plenty of it. The more down home the entertainment tonight, the better you’ll enjoy it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You handle a difficult person easily, so family and friends might ask for your help. Enjoy recreation and physical activities that get you out of doors tonight. Be spontaneous, and you’ll land in the right place at the right time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You thrive when you’ve got plenty of variety in your life. For best results, give energy to several projects. Strong feelings sneak up on you tonight, but don’t be fooled into thinking you can’t control them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Don’t trust anyone trying to hard-sell you – no matter how good it sounds, it’s not for you. You are passionate and determined about love. Put the same energy level behind an ambitious new project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your romantic indifference drives someone crazy. Equipment purchases and other kinds of expansion will kick finances into high gear. It’s a rare kind of day when the more you spend, the more you make.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Planting is favored, and you’ve got the magic green thumb. Getting exactly what you require, even if you must pay for it, saves money in the long run. Your brain needs more stimulation, so don’t do anything routine tonight.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Jupiter and Uranus do a little cosmic tug of war, and you might find yourself wondering just what to believe. It’s natural to be skeptical of people and stories that are too good to be true, but be careful not to cut yourself off from good fortune by being faithless. Believing that all things are possible, even miracles, automatically makes it more possible for miracles to happen to you. The Scorpio moon starts off the week with a mysterious and sexy tone. Keep looking at what people mean instead of what they say. By keying into the subconscious, you can get an accurate reading of your situation and therefore see your way to getting what you want. As always, the fastest way to achieving your goal will be to help others achieve theirs. Covert liaisons stay quiet and build in sexy tension. If you have to travel, do it Tuesday through Thursday, when the moon guides you to be bold, therefore learning and growing as you take in a new territory. When in Rome, do as those there, because the alternative is to be so boring that you may as well stay home. Saturday is terrific for love because you can be objective and cool.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gloria Estefan gets the world dancing with her infectious Latin dance music. A new album this year will keep dance floors thumping all over the world. Estefan has the sun and Mars in Virgo and was born while Mercury was retrograde in Virgo as well. This gives her career longevity and an ever-young quality. She’s also a stickler for detail and very hands-on with the business of music.

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