Horoscope - November 23 (Thursday)

The early day is ruled by the Cancer moon, but watch out when a shift in the afternoon puts Leo in charge of lunar energy! A penchant for the dramatic is accentuated, but under the current Scorpio solar influence, the action centers around meaningful core issues. Scorpio’s sting comes when we’re faced with unforgettable truths that we’d rather forget.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). New influences step into your life. Let people prove themselves before buying into every claim. Seek people who reflect inner peace and self love. Money comes without you asking for it. By appearing calm, you will get a better deal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your love life gets complicated. Consult with a close friend. Reward humor and ingenuity, but pay no attention to drama for its own sake. You and a close friend have been avoiding a necessary talk. Face your conflicts head on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You exude power. You can use your influence to finagle a date with that hard-to-reach someone. Your confidence increases when you take adventurous love actions. Financial goals are closer; it helps to forge associations in business.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone is getting weary of waiting for you to make a decision. Tackle tough issues; actions speak louder than words. Productivity is the way to your boss’ heart; work longer hours in the office. A short-distance travel will prove itself lucky.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Amateur endeavors are rewarding. Children are burning to assert their independence; a teen is relying on you. A newcomer’s impressive credentials should be double-checked. An evening at home is cozy, romantic and economical.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 23). Going for what you want launches a long journey filled with surprises. Finish a project and tie up loose ends; you are brilliant. Get out of a romantic hassle, and you’ll finally find true love. Singles will make soul connections in January. You find that a little extra money eases many stresses on your relationship. Your lucky love signs are Libra and Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 15, 35, 29, 18 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Possessiveness and jealousy could come into the picture unless you are extra conscientious. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, and you will see the results from your work over the past few weeks. Your bout with authorities will be over.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You know how to keep people motivated; don’t hesitate to be the leader when no one else steps up to the plate. A romance with someone younger may cool just as rapidly as it heats up. Calm your nerves with aroma therapy tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your personal life perks up when you get to know someone at work a little better. Hold your own with a noisy neighbor; don’t be pushed around. Strong feelings should be given a hearing. Your hunches deserve attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). This is a day of simple pleasures. People who don’t call you back are truly overwhelmed; don’t take it personally. Skip going out of your way, and allow others to come to you; visitors are definitely in the picture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Change is inevitable and will benefit you. Drama takes too much energy; focus on living a life of ease. People you meet give you inspiration and encouragement. All communications are lucky, so make those overdue phone calls.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Stop expecting so much of yourself. Make a few changes gradually. Be cautious in money matters; you may not have as much as you think you have. A little giving in or letting go may be in order. You’ll overlook minor details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Intimacy and freedom are conflicting forces today. Be the teacher, but don’t lord yourself over others. Children need to talk to you – make time. A loved one encourages you to audition or compete in the arts. Go for the glory of it.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born on July 15, 1962, and I would like to know when or if I will find the right man this year." I have not been dating much since my last big relationship ended in 1994. I haven’t taken the initiative to look around. Thank you!"

Your natal moon in Leo shows you have a big heart and a noble spirit that others rely on. In the past, you may have given too much in relationships and found that in the end, it left you feeling empty and resentful. Currently, you are in a very active relationship cycle. As Mercury trines your sun, you feel empowered to create romantic opportunity and take advantage of the ones that fall naturally to you. With Mercury forming a trine to your lucky Jupiter, you’ll find that the new love you meet will help you broaden your perspective, making you feel unsteady at times, but ultimately teaching you new social tools and ways of managing heavy emotions. By December, you’ll feel like either getting serious or moving on. The new year brings love-a-plenty because you generate attractive qualities that come from living the life you want to live and not following someone else’s plan!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "The Tonight Show" band leader, Kevin Eubanks, is an intense Scorpio with his moon in the sign of musical "practice," Virgo. Virgo moon people have incredible powers of discipline and patience, as well as a love of work. His Venus in cool Capricorn reveals a tendency to reserve emotion and use logic in matters of the heart. However, the Scorpio sun and Mars are aspects that always attract the person who can inspire the passion that overrides reason. Eubanks is a sure shot for entertainment.

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