September 25, 2003

Work becomes much more challenging with the Aries moon because we can take on more. The afternoon brings a rapid-fire series of decisions that must be made. Resolve a problem you may have avoided in the past. You may feel like there are not enough hours in the day to complete everything on your list, but you get far trying.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Giving to others gets your mind off your troubles. Keep your word, even if it puts you out; next time, don’t make such a restricting agreement! At work, contracts are better than expected and should be entered into immediately.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You make excellent first impressions. Rituals keep family close. Share dinner preparations, gather with loved ones, and talk about the day’s events. Parents find new ways of inspiring kids to behave at the dinner table.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Be sure to leave plenty of time to get where you are going. When it comes to getting around town, being lost can be half the fun, as long as you are alongside someone groovy. Rebellious vibes are fun to give into.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no need to impress by telling stories. Your vibe says it all. Your appeal is amped up when you do everything a little slower. Be reserved, aloof and hard to reach, and you’ll drive that certain someone absolutely crazy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The exchange of money is based on spiritual principles. People who have creativity or information to offer have a tendency to give too much away for free now. Any change in your work pattern will be lucky.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 25). Because you’re so sunny, your most optimistic plans come to fruition. This month, you could take a romantic leap and get serious with a casual love interest. Everything falls right into place. A mutually beneficial arrangement with a Virgo or Gemini helps your career. Travel is best in April or June. Lucky love signs are Cancer or Leo. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 28, 35, 50 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Insist on the best from friends and loved ones by leading with your most evolved self. Gossip hurts business deals, so steer clear of it. Though work dynamics are complex, there is really no question who’s in charge: you.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Figure out who needs your services and how to get to these people. Recognizing how you work will help you cut to the chase. When you’re in synch with your own style, you’ll make money.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Put worries aside. Moving forward means accepting that you don’t know it all and being willing to learn. In your personal affairs, you’ll have to prove you are principled to someone who doesn’t know you well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Have a little more faith that the right thing will happen. In your love life, new facts come to light. Contracts pave the way for creative success and more independence, so don’t be afraid to commit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll enjoy the tribal feeling of working with a core of motivated people. Give yourself credit too, though. Financial tip: Freedom lies in awareness of how things are calculated and where you’re really spending.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Let people see who you really are; you’ll have more energy when you don’t feel you have to pretend. Romantic luck revolves around special training or new fields of study. Choose new partners very carefully now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You know yourself better right now than you have in a long time, and you make choices based on what you know you’ll be thrilled to do. (Of course, passion is what you’re going for, and you won’t settle for mere enjoyment.)

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Could you please show which sign goes with which body part? I know you’ve run it before, but I have found it to be fascinating and wondered if you can print it again so I can show my girlfriend."

Sure. Each sign is associated with a body part, and that part is an energy center where that sign expresses a unique concentration of power. ARIES rules the head. Its key focus or strength is self-assertion. TAURUS rules the throat, neck and cerebellum. Its strength is determination. GEMINI rules the lungs and arms. Its key focus is versatility. CANCER rules the stomach. Domesticity is its focus. LEO rules the heart, and affection is its focus and strength. VIRGO rules the digestion. Its key focus is critical thought. LIBRA rules the kidneys and focuses on partnership. SCORPIO rules the sex organs. It key focus is nature’s secret forces. SAGITTARIUS rules the hips and has its focus on aspiration. CAPRICORN rules the knees. Its strength is honor. AQUARIUS rules the ankles. Altruism is its key focus. PISCES rules the feet and focuses on the supernatural.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: When everyone else in the music industry was complaining about how the Internet and MP3s were stealing all the profits, Moby was busy finding innovative ways to make money with music. His melding of the commercial and artistic side of music made him very rich and a respected artist at the same time, but what more would you expect from a Virgo? Business is an art when Virgo is at the wheel.

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