March 12, 2004

Venus is a welcome visitor to any sign she graces. But when she knocks on Taurus’ door, the constellation has a party – the loving sister of the planets comes home to her family. There are glamorous overtones to this passage, and it feels right to go that extra step to looking and feeling sensational – that is appealing to all of the five senses.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Someone who had trouble deciding what role to play in your life figures it out. The ball is in your court, so to speak. Leo and Virgo are honest advisers and exceptional teachers. Still, it’s only going to work if you personalize the plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Magnetism, style and intelligence make you irresistible. Keep a date tonight, as energy is high. Relatives are generous if you need it, but it’s not worth it to take anything unnecessary. There’s a cost involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Concentrate on ideas rather than cash, and you will lack neither. You don’t have to be rich for adventure and travel to be a major part of your life. Singles find love volunteering for a worthy cause.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). By joining forces with people who think like you, big changes are made. The stars are behind you if you want to quit a habit cold turkey, and it’s easier than you think. Just make sure the change is really for you, not for others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Success depends on the support of other people, which you’ve got, big time. Dig into your resources deeper. If you’re really asking for all you need, there should be no need to feel down. Let friends lift your spirits.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 12). Big risks net big rewards – but you have to be willing to stay the course. Easy wins aren’t nearly as satisfying as the ones that happen after dozens of failed attempts. Your tenacity is what loved ones find so attractive through the spring, and you’ll be in no shortage of social invites. A windfall comes in July. Love with a Scorpio or Libra is favored. Your lucky numbers are: 12, 19, 1, 40 and 37.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Having a conversation starter opens doors. Then, don’t worry or force things along. Passion springs from the mundane. Give up the need to do everything perfectly, and you’ll have time to do what you really want to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You attract powerful people with your comfortable demeanor. Refuse to let anything get you ruffled, so there’s no strain about being with you. There’s something of value to be obtained from your association with a Capricorn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The charmers get the gold today, which is good news for dynamic folks like you. Most importantly, remember the names of the new people you meet. It not, it will be decided that your interest is not sufficient.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What’s ordinary is also beautiful; be grateful for kindness and friendly gestures. There are easy answers to hard romantic questions, but your friends aren’t the ones with good advice. A book is more reliable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s luck in extending yourself generously. You can’t pay too close attention to other people. Tune in to social vibes tonight, when it’s easy to ignore the very person you should be paying the most attention to.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). This morning feels very uncertain. If you can just get comfortable with the state of not knowing, everything works out. Clean, dust, and bag up unwanted personal items for charity – streamline your life wherever possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). How much you can do depends on how much you think you can do. Enlarge your opinion of yourself. Why should your talent have a limit? Tonight, you work at building friendships. A Leo or Libra can help.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: Love planet Venus returns to her native abode, Taurus. Glamour makes a difference and is worth the time. Be frivolous, joyful and downright decadent. On Saturday, you’ll learn the truth, as the full moon makes it impossible to hide. ARIES: Though you exchange many numbers, the weekend still leaves you longing. Don’t settle for temporary comforts. TAURUS: If you admit you were wrong, you get another chance. GEMINI: Talent is what turns you on. Love is met at a dance or live music club. CANCER: A solid commitment is not too much to ask for. LEO: You’re hard on yourself Saturday, but that’s why you shine. VIRGO: Your popularity soars on Saturday when the full moon is in your sign. LIBRA: The love you deserve comes just as soon as you open yourself to it. Drop your defenses. SCORPIO: You are finished playing games. SAGITTARIUS: You’ll find fault with loved ones, but if you can forgive, you’ll have a passionate weekend. CAPRICORN: You’re filled with dashing charm – no one can resist you. AQUARIUS: Sentimental moves win hearts. PISCES: Be tenderhearted with those who desire you, even if it’s not reciprocal.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Gemini and Virgo are a sexy match this weekend, and the early stages of this romance bring a particularly heady sort of infatuation for both. But the settling-down stage is the test. Gemini needs constant action and is addicted to flirting; Virgo often quietly opts to drop back to watch the action and take notes, calculating how serious about love Gemini can possibly be.

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