October 12, 2003

Your way isn’t the only way, and knowing that adds to the fun today. The sun and moon are making beautiful music together, and all the air sign influence will infuse us with the spirit of play. Verbal sparring is innocent enough and sexy, too. Intelligence is, as usual, the most attractive quality going. Be sure to read the paper to be prepared.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your sense of wonder and curiosity are fully alive, which attracts romantic interests to you. Get the wardrobe ready for the fast pace of the next three days. Social tip: Enjoy the process of communicating for its own sake.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Let the romance ride; a little silence is the best way to keep the interest of the one you have your eye on. A family matter needn’t be troubling. Someone has personal reasons for withdrawing that have nothing to do with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is special energy at home. Long chats among siblings helps strengthen the family’s understanding and security. Employ your wonderful optimism and humor to bolster the confidence of companions.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Things go smoother if you don’t expect perfection of yourself today; details tend to go awry, and communications get snarled. Be discreet if you’re working with the one you’re flirting with. This evening, it may be hard to sleep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Give everyone in the family a chance to be a part of what you’re doing. It takes patience to deal with the ups and downs of partnership, but you are resilient. Check the facts before making decisions; reread instructions.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 12). This year, you set foundations that will last forever. Financial issues are solved in the next three weeks. Through November, you make adjustments to improve your health, and a key relationship thrives. Long engagements finally are made legal in March. Say "yes" to travel in January or June. Singles find satisfaction with an Aries or Leo. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 3, 27, 45 and 50.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your eye for design, color and visual harmony is superb. Set financial goals, and it is easier to keep spending under control. A friend’s cool attitude is just a pose. Look deeper, and you can help someone who is silently suffering.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Earn the admiration of those around you by meeting each problem with patience. So much to do at home seems daunting, but you have wonderful help. Though you find a Leo irresistibly attractive, this will pass.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Play for high stakes – don’t mess with the small stuff. A romantic step is right when it feels natural. Friends offer advice that should definitely not be taken. An argument isn’t bad for a love relationship; in fact, it’s healthy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Spontaneity is the key to connecting with your inner self. Get in the car, and start driving! Love tip: Still waters run deep. The one who won’t say, "I love you," you be feeling more than the one who will.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Take your time. Everyone’s process is different, and yours can’t be rushed now, or you’ll regret it. Soon, something will surface that makes the right decision obvious. Cancer is a lucky friend – discuss money.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). That fluttery feeling in your tummy is love. With relationship issues so high on the agenda, you’re going against the flow when you try to think of anything else. Solutions are found through reading or speaking with your parents.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Having self-esteem means you rely on yourself to make decisions that support your values and goals. Tonight, you’ll be acquainted with someone new (another water sign?) who can help you get where you’re going.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Under the Libran sun, we continue to explore partnerships and assign them an increasingly important place in our lives. Trusting others to do what yesterday we barely trusted ourselves to do is a liberating experience. You won’t be sorry you gave someone the benefit of the doubt. Those who can lead a team of people toward a common goal are the most powerful among us. You don’t have to be president to be a leader. Family dynamics are a universe unto their own. It’s hard to be decisive with Libra making sure we examine every option, but try. With so much help around, it would be a shame to let indecision hold up the action. Monday, Mercury joins the sun in Libra. Let go of grudges that kept you from working with people in the past. With egos aside, much gets accomplished. The full moon on Thursday is a super sexy one, as Venus saunters into Scorpio. Intensity of love is way up. Life has all the drama of reality television. Be careful not to get so caught up in passion that you lose your sense of duty. Think of how your action will affect everyone around you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Race-car star Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one talented driver. His boyish charm has helped rocket him to NASCAR fame. Libran racers have the air-sign ability to intellectualize their way out of problems. Visualization is a key skill for this sign and as important as actual time on the track. Little E’s book, "Driver No. 8," was acclaimed in 2002, and this year, Earnhardt could find success with a reality TV show.

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