May 14, 2004

Fleet-footed Mercury says, "Halt!" today, getting ready to return to a direct path. All those communication difficulties we’ve been having start to straighten out. It’s amazing how we can be furious about something one day and the next find a brilliant solution. This is possible only if you let go of stubborn pride, made extra-stubborn by the Taurus sun.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You easily win over love and affection because you recognize that nobody wants to be chained down. You offer love and freedom at the same time. This backward approach makes sweethearts want a commitment from you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have outstanding luck for wheeling and dealing today! You’re very sharp and will recognize if someone is trying to hide information from you. Go slowly. You don’t want to scare someone off before he or she is ready to talk!

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Responding to life’s disruptions sometimes takes too much energy. Observe without reacting at first – learn what you can, then ignore the rest, and move on. Knowing what is and is not your problem uncomplicates your life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Polish networking skills, and boldly speak with those you hardly know. A hot tip could make you some money. New people are attracted to your style – you’ve got so much of that, though you may hardly think about it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You may be tempted to call about one of the numerous drug commercials on television. Laughter is still the best medicine. Don’t take chances with your health. Singles have the sweetest date tonight!

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 14). The lengths you’ll go to make a dream come true this year are amazing, and so is your stamina! You may even be written up in a company report, local newsletter or national publication – your story inspires many. New employment at the end of summer is competitive, but it pays great. Travel in September is divine. Love signs are Libra and Virgo. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 43, 2, 11 and 13.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If the current outlook isn’t so pretty, adjust your view of the world. The answer may be to relax and have fun. You know you’re attractive, and that puts you at ease. Nothing is too serious, and there are no misunderstandings, either.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Psychic batteries are charged. Don’t give an inch if you’re right. Learn something; it might mean more money, but it definitely means more self-esteem. Singles: Reassess your priorities, or someone does it for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Relationships are trickier to navigate than even the toughest of your challenges at work. You have luck for second tries, so jump back in, and apply what you learned the last go-around. A Leo appreciates your sense of humor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). New people are featured. People with the right credentials may not be as qualified as the ones with no credentials at all. Guard against premature false judgments. Even when incorrect, they can be hard to shake later.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Loved ones readily respond to what you say. Practice what you preach, and you’ll be fulfilled. The afternoon brings the opportunity to test your assumptions to make sure you’ve correctly interpreted your situation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There seems to be a new way of doing just about everything (due to ever-changing technology). Your mental agility makes this as good a time as any to learn. Chances are, you won’t even need the online manual.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Put your values at the center of your relationship. There’s a wise Taurus in your realm who can point you in a powerful direction. Someone sweet has you laughing out loud tonight. Sharpen your humor on this person.

WEEKEND LOVE REPORT: The Libra moon increases our need to partner up, and the method is no big mystery. Be friendly, available and willing to initiate new friendships. ARIES: Surprising phone calls lead to sparkling, memorable dates. TAURUS: A romantic hopeful who has had it rough deserves another chance. GEMINI: A true love will help you forward your interests, whether or not he or she shares them. CANCER: Friends hook you up with decent romantic prospects if you ask. LEO: Relationships start to look up as your actions reflect more and more the person you are on the inside. VIRGO: Drama, excitement and adventure are on the menu for those who dare to order. LIBRA: Tonight, tune in; intuition hasn’t been this hot for a month or so. SCORPIO: It’s such a social weekend, and you may be dry for conversational fodder. Go to the bookstore! SAGITTARIUS: Charisma is high. You’re happiest when out of your comfort zone. CAPRICORN: Spinning your wheels is just part of romance sometimes. AQUARIUS: New ways of seeing and being are featured. A partner may not be supportive at first. PISCES: Flirting is your specialty; a Scorpio or Cancer could fall hard.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Libra and Taurus are a funny pair. They both appreciate art, beauty and the higher forms of human expression. But in most practical ways, they are opposite. Libra is so happy in dreamland that the real-life work it takes to make those dreams real seems like no fun. Taurus does the work but forgets the dream. That’s why together they can be perfect life partners, helping one another achieve aims.

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