November 12, 2003

Venus and Mars have an encounter that makes today rich in contradictions. Moral, ethical and personal choices must be made, and many are on topics such as art vs. commerce, love vs. lust, and practical vs. passionate. There is merit in many choices, so don’t think that just because something sounds selfish it’s incorrect.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t stop for breaks – you could derail your own intense energy and lose momentum. Tonight, you make a loved one’s dreams come true. Kudos to you for staying true to your promises. You just might be the ideal mate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Practical concerns add up. This time, hire someone to do the work for you. No one is an expert on everything. A friend helps business develop nicely. It’s safe to trust referrals. You’re in demand tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Focusing too small is a danger. The blahs disappear when you face bigger challenges. Keep up to speed on current events in order to feel more connected to the people around you. Love tip: Be original with a current date.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Leadership is what you were meant for. People are trusting when you’re the one in control. So make your case for a promotion, even though it seems iffy right now. Dreams give you an understanding of events to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re working hard for someone else, but it’s just a way of staying away from work you need to do for yourself. Your ideas are worth investing your own time into. Ask a Gemini to sort out project details with you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 12). Regardless of any outside influences, you have tons of get-up-and-go energy this year. The best luck is had when you channel your vigor into your career sector within the next two weeks. Public opinion shifts in your favor come December; people accept and encourage what seemed like a long shot before. Love blossoms with Aries and Aquarius. Your lucky numbers are: 25, 10, 13, 36 and 55.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Work is tough but not without pleasurable moments. Agendas differ, but everyone finds common ground through humor. Date tip: Take time to make sure your date location matches what you’re trying to express to your sweetie.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Informal affiliations help you with professional developments. Friends are great sources of market information – their opinions are more current than what is in print. This afternoon, you project yourself into possible futures.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Be spontaneous, and make the most of what you’re given at work. An Aquarius puts an innovative spin on your project. Singles: The line between friends and more than friends is rather blurry. Don’t tease – say what you mean.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Events this morning are inspirational – you’re likely met with uncommon kindness. Also, a sweet friend gives you confidence regarding creative projects. At work, it’s tiring to hear to people’s complaints. Don’t buy into them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Relationships are in a good spot, but that doesn’t mean you will always see eye to eye. You have the knowledge and attitude to make these really last, but study up on ways to deal with interpersonal conflict.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One co-worker inaccurately portrays another. It’s not exactly in your job description, but make sure no one’s name is trashed. Being a peacekeeper is good karma. The day ends happily with a message from far away.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Are you giving too much of your personal control over to other people or organizations? Stake a claim on your own fate, and change your routine to include more time for self-reflection.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I don’t think I’ve ever seen a ‘couples’ reading in your horoscope column where Cancer and Libra are a pair. Does this suggest we are incompatible? My girlfriend’s birthday is July 19, and mine is Oct. 6."

Heavens no! Cancer and Libra are a fabulous pair, largely because they both want the same things out of life: a beautiful home base, harmonious relationships and a classy way of dealing with the world. But they each have a different style of going after these things. Cancer is more intuitive and will feel her way through a situation before acting. Sometimes, you’ll notice she’s quiet and contemplative, and other times, she’s fiercely fighting for what’s right. There’s no predicting her mood, but you don’t mind because you can trust that her heart is in the right place. You’re more even keel, relying on your knowledge and good judgment to hold down the fort. You like to make new friends, and she’s more guarded, so one thing she appreciates about you is the social interaction you bring to her life. She, on the other hand, makes sure that other people treat you with the same integrity you treat others. This month and next are very romantic for the two of you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: David Schwimmer is the "Friend" who can’t seem to stop getting married. In reality, this Scorpio born under Mercury retrograde is extremely cautious in matters of the heart and likely puts love interests through a series of tests before he decides their trustworthiness. After his mega-popular series is over, Schwimmer could produce cutting-edge theater that eventually earns him lots of cash.

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