October 1, 2003

With the sun now in Libra, it’s important to start relationship patterns that will feel comfortable for the long term. Don’t do what’s easy now just to avoid confrontation. Harmony is what we create with actions that benefit others as much as ourselves. It’s the day before the new moon, so think of what you’d like to set right, and write it down.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s always another way to see the problem, as a Virgo or Aquarius will help you remember. Give in to your intuition this morning, no matter how illogical it may seem. Neighbors have work for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you know the right question to ask, the answer is ever-present. Be a little daring, use imagination, and find out exactly how you can demonstrate more love in your life. Abundance follows ingenuity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Get rowdy. Thinking and doing the same thing over and over will lead to the same results, so go left. But exercise caution in romance, no matter how eager you both are, because it’s easy for misunderstandings to occur.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you’re discreet, you attract new friends and business associates who are intrigued by what they don’t know about you. People create their own romanticized version of you! Fools are around at work, but don’t pass blame.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s a rare day when you actually yearn. Make your desire known. Otherwise, the passion you want will continue to elude you. Group situations make it difficult for you to feel and act like yourself. Be true to your conscience.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 1). You figure out how to put mind over matter and become a powerful force this year. But this month, just relax and enjoy the journey, detours and all. Taking in as much as you can is an important part of your process. By January, you could find more sources of income. Lucky signs to partner with for love or money are Taurus and Aquarius. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 39, 14, 50 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The excitement of new friendships puts more energy at your disposal. Discussion stimulates the flow of ideas, especially ideas designed to help us connect with one another. Pass your passion on to impressionable minds around you.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Between what you plan and what can be accomplished may lie some unforeseen obstacles and circumstances well beyond your control! Nobody is going to tell you what to do at work – your luckiest moves are self-motivated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A superior is willing to overlook an error or mishap if you are willing to reciprocate the gesture when the roles are reversed. Romance flourishes under your ingenuity – but ordinary stuff just doesn’t cut it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You have uncanny luck for putting together deals, finding your niche in the marketplace or providing a service everyone needs. Associates appreciate your honesty. Still, be diplomatic, or stay out of workplace politics.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your ability to connect with others is exceptional – you seem to have something substantial in common with everyone you meet. A partner wants to support you, but you must show this person how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s easy to forget about what you need, but don’t! Attend to your bottom line first – future plans won’t be fulfilled until what’s pressing you now is taken care of. You learn through strong emotions. Social plans involve a team.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Instead of using your talents in the same way as yesterday, branch out, and apply yourself to something new. A love thinks he/she knows your heart and is not even close. New inspiration is gotten from old friends and all exes.

ASTROLOGICAL REAL ESTATE GUIDE (PART ONE OF SIX): I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about real estate, and it is true that each house has an astrological sign – for each person or group that occupies it. The house’s relationship with its new owner begins the first day the new owner starts moving in. That day is a kind of birthday, so wherever the sun is on that day tells you what sign the house is in regards to the new owners. ARIES HOUSE: The owner probably moved in very quickly with an Aries house, and speedy escrow is also a characteristic of the Aries property. The atmosphere in this place is vibrant and high energy. Inhabitants feel free to be themselves. Strong color choices go well with the personality of the house. TAURUS HOUSE: Dependable and sturdy, this is a house where people can really get down to the business of living. There is an extravagant quality to the decorations, but why not? The house makes its inhabitants want to work hard and earn the money for nice things. The Taurus home dictates its own design, and changes aren’t so easy to make to the structure of the home, for one reason or another.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Nia Vardalos vented her family woes in last year’s hit "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." Relationships are so important to Libras, they go into damage-control mode if they sense anything out of balance. The film was Vardalos’ way of making sense out of the relationships she holds closest to her heart. Vardalos could write a best seller next year exploring the intricate relationships of our home lives.

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