November 16, 2003

During this, the last week of the Scorpio sun’s rule, we are seriously considering our lives, our loved ones and how to best take our relationships to a deeper level. All this contemplation is about to end, so make the most of it now. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be honest with oneself and also to take a tally of yet unmet needs and desires.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). People really like and respect you. Enjoy your social status. Destiny likes to surprise you, so don’t go crazy looking for that special one. It may not be who you think. Children oppose one another – be the peacemaker.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Learning, growing and sensational new partnerships are the focus. A mentor helps you make important decisions. Make a new friend who knows what you need to learn, and you gain entry into a whole new social world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve outgrown so many old ways; give up habits that don’t fit the new you. A profitable idea dawns. Conflicts of schedule may cause you to break a promise to help a friend. Strong friendships are the ticket.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Friends are talking you up to important people. Are you ready to take advantage of that big break when it comes? Family demands are not unreasonable. Prove that you’re reliable. The children in your life offer wisdom!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Compete with someone, and you’ll do your best work. Your communication skills are much stronger than usual, so get in touch with whoever can help. Give love all you’ve got; maybe even get married.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 16). Creative ideas are flowing and lead to extra cash as soon as mid-December! Study you do now will help you get a better paying job in the new year. Solo vacations this spring make you long for your loved one, which also kicks romantic action up a notch. Love is fabulous with a Cancer or Leo. For couples, building a better home is an aphrodisiac. Your lucky numbers are: 23, 5, 29, 38 and 26.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Family members tell you what they think but that doesn’t obligate you. Living your own life with plenty of freedom is what you’ve got in mind. The success wheel starts rolling when you develop individuality to a higher level.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You win because you show up on time with all the right tools. If you are super-organized, you can pull off something exciting. Emotional investments pay off in time, so hang in there when things look bleak.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Romance is in the air, but it’s different for every individual. If you don’t get the exact response you were looking for from a loved one, don’t worry – it’s not you. It’s just another twist in the plot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A cycle of new friends, ventures and journeys to the unknown is featured. Make yourself more available to others who want to know you. Tonight, you win respect by defending one who cannot defend herself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Adventure and spontaneity are the only remedy for your restless spirit. Tonight, not needing to be liked or understood is truly liberating. This could allow you to take off on your own somewhere that feeds your soul.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). New passion will have you exploring your ideals and maybe changing them, too. Domestic problems are solved when key individuals afford you due respect. Ever responsible, you’re needed tonight to protect loved ones.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Plan out every detail of a project – backup plans come in handy, too. Being the host is lucky, and next time, you’ll receive the invitation. Consider ending a professional relationship that is no longer productive.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Venus and Pluto meet up on Monday, causing some weighty feelings to arise from seemingly run-of-the-mill activities. Some will ask if this odd sensation is a sign that they’ve met their destiny. Sure, it is. But sometimes, destiny has a capital "D," and sometimes, it has a lowercase "d." The fact is that every activity and thought contributes to your destiny, and you’re just noticing this is a more profound way on Monday. Thursday, Mars (aggression) and Jupiter (abundance) mix up the picture with a lot of big, loud, overbearing personalities fighting for the same thing – respect. Not that these people are big, loud and overbearing all the time – you’ll be surprised at how even the most mild-mannered person will bark out what he or she wants on Thursday. Be a good listener, and the world is your oyster. Above all, don’t tell anyone he or she is wrong. It’s only an opinion, and everyone is entitled to one – you don’t have to share it. Saturday, the sun enters Sagittarius, beginning an awakening of curiosity, expansion and idealism. If you look inside, you’ll realize you’ve got the courage to pursue what you didn’t dare to last week.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Danny DeVito has had a career that shines brighter than that of many Hollywood stars and has a marriage that has lasted longer than most actors’ careers. This year, his directing talents could lead him abroad to make a charming fish-out-of-water comedy. Scorpios thrive on their inner energy, so foreign travel isn’t so much a quest to see new lands and cultures but to get to know oneself better.

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