March 11, 2004

The Leo moon promises there will be eye candy, newsworthy happenings and plenty of gossip. Exaggeration hardly seems like a sin since everyone seems to be dying for a juicy story. Fire-sign energy promises that a tall tale will only inspire mere humans to achieve super-human feats. Don’t pass up a chance to spin your own myth.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The drive to be noticed presses you forward more than higher-minded motivations, but the result is the same. You do excellent work. There’s much to appreciate in the way of art and culture. You’re richer for taking the time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). On this eclectic day, surprising twists are in store. Your crowd is filled with interesting characters. Friends have weird requests. If the time commitment isn’t too great, just say "yes." It’s good, clean fun with a funny story later.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re an uplifting influence. Devotion to someone underprivileged makes you feel happy. When you give quietly, your heart is filled. Tonight is filled with laughter. A Cancer or Libra provides reasons to celebrate.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You not only accept human differences and limitations; you embrace them. Out of these frailties come your best ideas, inventions, solutions, moneymaking plans and so on. Luck is associated with a flight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Transformation starts with using your time differently. Taking care of the needs of others is noble work, but not if you’ll resent it later. Make sure you also explore your passion. If you have no life, you have nothing to give.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 11). You’ve got quiet confidence, which inspires others to give you big opportunities this year. It’s exhilarating to be trusted with more than even you think you can handle – a dream come true, but you must rise to the occasion. Capricorn and Taurus are stabilizing and supportive. Romance introduces you to a new social realm this summer. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 22, 30, 51 and 9.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Volatile emotions have you in their throes, but you’re too smart to let that influence your game. Practice being likeable, whether you’re in the mood for people or not. Your strong character is sexy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You may not think your life is terribly interesting, but it is. Tell everyone what you’re up to, and put a fabulous spin on it while you’re at it. The public-relations effort is lucky for your finances and love life as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There’s a poignancy to your mood. If you could sit in one place and watch this day pass in real time, you’d see how beautiful life really is. Tonight, your romantic gesture brings the outcome you hoped for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Think big, and act in broad strokes. Strangely, major problems can easily be cleared up today, but minor ones need a delicate hand and more time. With great faith, you can move mountains.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When the deal doesn’t go down the way you wanted it to, self-examination will help you use the setback to your advantage. Determine what you can do to make yourself more deserving of the next opportunity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A playful spirit helps you move through heavy situations with levity and grace. If you want Lady Luck to visit you, you must first trust your own instincts and intuitions. Concentration improves; students make a breakthrough.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’ve forgotten how to love your work and work at what you love, a Scorpio or Leo helps you get back on track. Your social life thrives while you’re expanding your career horizons. Give respectable people the benefit of the doubt.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born a seven-month baby on Jan. 31, 1953. My mom had three miscarriages before my two older sisters and I were born. I am male. My mom passed away last month after three years of illness. I took care of her myself with no help from my sisters. I am still angry about it. It was the best thing that I have ever done in my life, and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so. My life is in the toilet now, however. Do you see me getting on track again anytime soon? What do my prospects look like for the future?"

Though your sisters were no help to you when your mother was dying, they can be of help to you now, if you approach them in the right way. Give up your condescension toward them, and try to understand that everyone goes through the grieving process in a different way. You are both the most charitable and the most spiritual person in your family, with Aquarius and Pisces strongly emphasized in your birth chart. I can see you working in health care or in a church. You are still grieving now, but next month brings a kind of rebirth for you when you finally have the energy to seek new prospects.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jennifer Love Hewitt has been a star since she was a mere babe, but such is the lot of Pisces people who happen to be talented beyond their years. She has already successfully made a move from acting into music, something that’s very difficult to do (many have failed). This year, she could hook up with a new producer and create an image and music change that puts her on top of the charts.

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