April 28, 2004

The moon is void of course most of the day, and you may feel like you just can’t get in the mood for what’s good for you, including exercise, hard work and planning. Forcing the issue is positively useless, so instead take the opportunity to ponder who you would be if you didn’t have any of the usual roles to define yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Political and social happenings encourage more neighborly communication. A loved one is giving all he or she can, believed it or not. If you want more from this person, you’ll have to re-frame your needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Plans you made long ago may now seem frivolous. It’s OK to cancel. Your time is your own. Don’t feel pressured to just give it away. Return all phone calls this evening. Warm feelings toward an associate turn passionate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Use your strong imagination to adapt your style to suit any occasion – you find yourself invited to all of them. Fulfilling community obligations will bring a sense of well-being. Prosperous friends share good fortune; accept graciously.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Life acts like a pop quiz. Until you take a test, you don’t really know what you know. Libra draws out your intelligence. This evening, stifled emotions will start flowing again as life works to open up your channels of feeling.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). As far as you’re concerned, instant gratification is the only kind. A business that caters to your "have it now" mentality gets your business big time. Be careful not to pay too much more for something just because you don’t want to wait.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 28). You’re alive with passion and ambition! Be sure you apply your energy to what’s important to you and not to what you believe is acceptable to others. Social situations thrive with your involvement all spring, and singles have an opportunity for true love in May. For a raise, promotion or new job, apply in June. A Scorpio or Libra reciprocates your love. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 22, 1, 14 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Politics are complex in the workplace. You could navigate it on your own, but why should you? Form a strong alliance. Capricorn and Leo are supportive and fill in the blank areas where you’re less confident.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). If someone continues to accuse you, it’s because he or she is guilty. You’ll make an important decision. If you have to part ways, it’s only temporary. Love that was bitter will eventually becomes sweet with your new approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your reputation gets you in the door; being backed by powerful people will put you on a fast track. You are learning to be more gracious, a trait that will also help you in personal and business matters.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s an agenda and a ticking clock that cannot be ignored. You believe you can do it all, and you have a good shot at proving it. Put away those credit cards tonight, when you’re likely to spend for the wrong reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s not so wrong to want to be publicly adored. Elaborate plans and generous notions are featured – be sure you are just as generous with yourself as you are with others, or even the best plans will fall flat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You yearn to express creative notions and you’re not the only one. Write love letters, make up poems, and sing your heart out; yes, it’s a little much, but when everyone is acting this silly, who cares?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Authority and respect – you’ve got them both but may be afraid to use what you have because asserting yourself feels uncomfortable. Step up anyhow. You’ll get used to the sensation, and people will still like you.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a mature 15-year-old Scorpio who is well beyond my years. I guess what I’m saying is that I act much older than girls my age. I’m very strict about myself in that I’ll never party or drink or anything like that. So it’s no wonder that I like older guys. I like an older Aries, and I’m always reading the horoscopes everyday, and Scorpio’s horoscope always has something to do with an Aries. Can you tell me, are they a good love match? This guy also doesn’t know me yet. Do we have a future?"

You didn’t tell me how old this guy is, but astrologically speaking, he’s probably less mature than you, even if he’s 30! Aries is the perpetual child, with an innocent charm, endless curiosity, buoyant energy and possibly the rebellious attitude it would take to go out with a 15-year-old. You’re not going to like what I have to say, but you are in a very dangerous position, dear Scorpio – your sign is drawn to danger. If this man is 18 or older, and I believe he is much older, he could go to jail for dating you. Don’t tempt him! In three years, you’ll rule the dating world and have your pick. Hold on!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jack Nicholson never misses a Los Angeles Lakers game. How’s that for Taurus reliability? And as a consistently amazing performer, it seems like we can always count on Nicholson to deliver. But man cannot live on basketball and Oscars alone. He needs someone to count on, too – it’s part of being a Taurus. This year, he could start up a relationship with a well-known Virgo.

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