ARIES (March 21-April 19). This is a slow morning because you’re looking at everything that’s "wrong with this picture." Analyzing is necessary to a point, but then, it does no good to keep focusing on what you already know.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s the passion in your belly that’s making you cranky. You can turn this gnarled-up energy into good work. Just be sure to clear plenty of space for yourself – you’re like a bull in a china shop today.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Others are anxious to learn from you – don’t think you have nothing to share. You can make anything succeed today, even if others have let you down. Leave yourself enough time to make up for those inevitable glitches.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Neglected areas of your personal life scream for more attention. Make small changes, and then, don’t let up until you’ve accomplished what you set out to achieve. New friends like Gemini or Taurus help you get perspective.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s the unconscious, not reality, that gets in the way of accepting abundance. What you’re uncomfortable with doesn’t have to hold you up. Recognize your feelings fully, and you’ll be able to drop the problem like a hot rock.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 4). Relaxation and treating yourself right are the themes as you realize that sometimes the only one making life hard on you is you. Take time to travel before year-end, and meet up with outstanding love prospects. An important decision in May has far-reaching effects, so be sure to get advice. Then, make your own decision, and feel good about it. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 25, 32, 30 and 26.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). To profit from a new arrangement, you have to jump in with a full commitment. But you don’t want to give up your freedom. You’ll take advantage of financial opportunities when you feel better about where you’re coming from.
LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Encouragement you’ve been getting from a tough-minded mentor is really starting to show up in your life. Don’t forget you’re the one who has put the work in, and therefore, you’re the one who gets to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Strong emotions dictate how you want others to perceive you and also what you buy. Hanging around friends who accentuate your best qualities will make you irresistible in the eyes of a new love.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The simpler methods of yesterday are changing as your industry does. Success at work is a product of doing things a different way. Don’t sit around being stymied or talking about the good old days.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You know that when the focus is on you, so is the pressure, and the fear of that stress might hold you back. Fight it. Get into the spotlight, or you may miss out on an important opportunity this afternoon.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With so many balls up in the air, one is bound to fall. Don’t take it hard – just keep going. Your ability to manage people is key to moving forward. Suggestions are not as effective as skillful demonstration.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve signed on for a high-speed day. Accept the challenges with your usual enthusiasm, and you’ll not only meet them, you’ll gain followers along the way. Expert advice comes at a reasonable cost and saves money.
USE ASTROLOGY TO ENERGIZE YOUR OFFICE: Who wouldn’t like more money flowing through the career sector of life? You can attract power, respect, community standing and money by turning up the Capricorn energy in your office. You can call Capricorn energies by using the specific colors, metals, sounds, smells, symbols and so on associated with the sign of the goat. These elements will invite the energetic force of that sign in. For starters, you can follow these easy astrological tips: 1) Use wooden furniture (especially dark wood). Capricorn is attracted to the sturdy, determined energy of the goat. Replace any pressboard or metal desks with pipe or walnut pieces. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but if it is, don’t worry. Changes like this will pay for themselves in a matter of weeks. 2) Use pine scent. 3) Paint panels in the wall with dark green, brown or gray, following Capricorn’s color scheme. 4) Put yourself in the "Ivy League" by adding a vine-variety plant to the office – it’s a symbol for Capricorn’s talent for climbing to the top. A vine appliqué or border is OK, too. 5) Classical music, especially by composers like Vivaldi, Bach and Handel, attracts Capricorn vibes.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: First Lady Laura Bush has stood by her man through thick and thin this year. With the presidential election coming up a year from now, he’s going to need her support even more. Scorpios strive to create a secure environment for their mates. If it’s disturbed, they will make sure everything gets put back into place ASAP. Mrs. Bush could take a more active role in the Department of Homeland Security.
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