October 3, 2003

Libra lunar and solar energy reminds us that on the quest for success, it’s not always what you do but with whom you do it. Social graces spawn promotion and abundance. Under Libra’s lighthearted moon, taking risks just doesn’t seem as risky. If change is desired, it will certainly happen because of the partnerships we forge now.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Learning is doing, and this is a great day to start both. New and more viable career skills will be developed. Tonight features great food and fun company. Virgo and Leo are the best buds to take along.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Be practical. You feel like a total winner when long-languishing projects finally get done. A secret affection becomes (whoops!) not so much of a secret anymore. Exercise makes you feel strong and dynamic tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have a renewed perspective on a time-consuming project because of a stranger’s input. Give yourself time to unwind and de-stress. You’re infinitely more productive when you aren’t so worried.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Contract negotiations come to a happy conclusion. A last-minute trip gets your mind racing. You have the most fun when you do the least planning. Pack half as much as you think you need, and bring twice the money.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The world is filled with astonishing sights. Appeal to the visual sense, and you’ll hit your message home. Use pictures in your work presentation. Singles meet prospects at the gym. Don’t ask too many questions up front. Flirt.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 3). You have a way of turning things in your favor – even in the toughest situations. In the next three weeks, money opportunities are plenty, so be choosy! December finds you in the right place at the right time for phenomenal romance. Lucky heart connections are with Sagittarius and Pisces. You could acquire property before January. Your lucky numbers are: 19, 14, 23, 41 and 49.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Show how much you appreciate those who have been generous to you recently. You keep your good karma going with your thankfulness. Rays of hope touch a troubled relationship. Small improvements indicate long-term happiness.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You’ll be in a happy mood. Regarding that new love interest who swooped in to knock you off your usual life routine: Practical concerns need to be taken care of before you wholeheartedly give yourself over to this person.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Critiques from associates are meant to be helpful, but it’s easy to take them another way. Deep breathing gets you through a busy afternoon. Tonight’s potential honey seems to have it all together. Look deeper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships are in a low light today, but financial success is most definitely highlighted. You’re pegged for a promotion. Let supervisors know that you’re keen on the deal. A friend flatters through imitation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Try to be patient with a friend who is not keeping up with your pace. Photographs reveal messages that you might have overlooked in real life. A Pisces and a Gemini help you decipher the information.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If to err is human and forgive divine, you’re practically a saint by the time you get through brushing off your friends’ antics. You’ve got enough energy to achieve more when your job is worth doing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take great pride in the finished product. This afternoon, you’re highly empathetic. It’s amazing what a little of your encouragement does for a pal. Money tip: Only bring cash out on the town.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: Speak your truth with loved ones this weekend – they will listen! ARIES: Adopt a mysterious pose to fascinate and impress someone interesting to you. TAURUS: You enter foreign territory in areas of love – don’t back out now, forge ahead! GEMINI: News will change your romantic game plan. CANCER: You possess an amazing amount of patience, and you’ll need it to deal with a current romance. LEO: An adversary could become a love interest – stranger things have happened! VIRGO: You may be at a fork in the road of love; hold off on decisions, and live with uncomfortable feelings. LIBRA: Even if you’re in love, grant yourself the freedom and space to do your own thing. SCORPIO: You think you know where you stand with a partner, but it is still good to check in. SAGITTARIUS: Know what you want out of a relationship, and pursue it step by step. CAPRICORN: The work you do in a love relationship now will pay off later on down the road. AQUARIUS: Though you aren’t rushing into wedding plans, it’s a good time to talk about it. PISCES: Go outside your usual environment if you want to meet someone worldly and sophisticated.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Taurus and Virgo are two earth signs who have amazing chemistry together. Virgo’s somewhat intellectual approach to love holds a certain appeal to Taurus’ level-headed approach – it could be a lasting match. Between the two of them, they will have cornered the market of good old-fashioned common sense. For sheer sensuality, Taurus is the champ. Virgo finds Taurus’ presence calming.

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