September 29, 2004

During yesterday’s full moon, our communication planet, Mercury, entered the realm of Libra. This transit, which lasts until Oct. 15, brings intellectual energy to the decision-making process. We’re smart enough and mature enough to look at our problems as others might see them, able to argue their points as well as our own.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Don’t let up now – you’re almost over the hump. Though you may feel like slacking off, once you get going, your super-productive afternoon should help you see things through to completion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you’ve been feeling sluggish, you’ll get a little boost of energy to help lighten the load now. And it just gets better and better over the next few days. Tonight, give a sweetie a call. Your self-confidence will wow him or her.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your brain and your mouth are running a million miles a minute. If it helps you with multitasking, more power to you. If not, you can put a lid on it by sweating it out via exercise, sauna or some other creative way.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Feeling a little restless? Moon-ruled crabs enjoy change and even thrive on it. So if being a homebody and screening all your calls isn’t doing it for you anymore, it’s time to shed your shell of shyness and face the world again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When your love life is kicking, you feel invincible. And when it’s not, you feel compelled to heal that area of your life. Practice being balanced. Center your sense of self-worth on yourself instead of on how your love life is doing.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 29). You feel acknowledged and accepted this year, and it’s a terrific feeling that gives you the confidence to raise the stakes in every area. You’ve got your own funny way of expressing yourself through October, and new friends totally get you. Singles date heavily through the holiday season. Couples make more of an effort to create special moments. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 7, 40, 35 and 29.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re operating on a highly creative and productive level, and you’ll soon see results. Diet and exercise must be examined with care, as health is an important piece of the "new you." An idea of huge proportions comes to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re filled with optimism. Just remember: It’s more important to have peace of mind than to have happiness. With peace of mind, you can weather any storm. Spend time with a loved one who needs a shot in the arm.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your slogan of the day is "Let freedom ring!" You should be able to feel the excitement build even in your most mundane activities. There’s just a glimmer of something new to give everything a different perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relax. This prevents you from wasting your time and energy going down the wrong path. No matter how strong your opinions, you profit by extending compassion. Love has highs and lows, but don’t dwell on either.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everything you do makes good sense. You’ll receive an enthusiastic response to the project you’ve been working on. Don’t let that stop you from doing what you need to do to improve your work and keep moving forward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your main opponent is boredom. Though work may be tedious, finding ways to amuse yourself should not be too difficult. Just don’t let the boss catch you surfing the Internet or text-messaging your friends on company time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Friends embark on unusual adventures. If you pursue a conversation, you’ll get an earful, and it’s wildly entertaining. This will inspire you to take a road less traveled yourself. In general, you are able to do your own thing.

THE PSYCHIC WORKOUT (PART TWO OF THREE): I believe psychic powers are like a muscle. If exercised, they can grow stronger, even if you feel you haven’t been given much to start with. With gentle exertion, I think you’ll be amazed at how quickly your psychic sense can be toned. One exercise that builds the intuitive muscle is to actually talk to your senses. Lie alone in a room, and consciously breathe in and out. When you feel sufficiently relaxed, do a scan of your body. Is there anywhere you feel tight or sore? Are you getting any sensation of heat or cold in your body? Narrow your concentration to that area, and then, ask the sensation if it has something to tell you. Invite it to speak in any way. Often, the built-up energy in your body will speak to your mind with an image, a mental voice or an overall thought. If you get no information, don’t panic – just relax and pay attention to the next thing that pops into your mind. Continue to follow up by asking questions like: Is there anything more you can express to me? What would you like me to know? What information do you have that would help me? Record your answers.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Heather Locklear is a harmonious Libra who has chosen to harmonize with rock stars as a rule. Libra people have a special connection to music, as they are ruled by Venus, the planet that hums along in a loving vibration. Locklear could even dabble in songwriting herself this year as she combines some melodic ideas and lyrical content with a message she just had to get off her chest.

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