Horoscope - December 6, 2000

Love planet Venus challenges Mars with a squared aspect, causing tension between what we love and the way we love it. In a perfect world, no one takes offense where none was meant – however it’s better to keep criticism to yourself, since you may change your mind by tomorrow. It’s a good time to write down your thoughts in secret.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Let the chips fall as they may, and you’re bound to end up in a desirable place. Changes in the home are necessary to sustain harmony. Let a younger person hear your approval. Share your thoughts and feelings with a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Start a new health regime or fitness strategy. Business and creativity are easily combined. Lead discussions and meetings without dominating them. You and a Libra are more compatible than you thought. Remain open-minded.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). What seemed hopeless suddenly takes a turn for the better. Stop saving your best ideas, and start using them on the job. You won’t be sorry if you spend a couple of extra hours proofreading or revising a project. Build your stamina!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have fresh insight and a contagious energy. Of course you know better than to make jokes at the expense of others, but this a reminder. You might finally meet you Internet pal! Exorcise negative thoughts from your head!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Family, friends and love interests pull in opposite directions. Luck involves either charity work or the performing arts. You have plans to relax with friends, but only complete solitude ensures a good rest. Modify your sleeping space.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 6). You are a star on the social front this year, richly contributing to many lives, as well as your own. Speculative business deals pay off in the next five weeks, giving you the boost you need to finally move on the project near to your heart. Luck arrives through spontaneous decisions in romance and in real estate in February. June is a marriage month. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 49, 21, 19 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Family members support your creative or business endeavor. Financial considerations alter your travel pans. You have more influence than you know over a child or younger relative; be alert, but not too overprotective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Include a family member in your day’s activities. A windfall is possible. Have more faith in a partner’s skill. An argument comes to nothing good, so why bother in the first place? Just think: It’s not worth the time or the trouble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Try to be diplomatic. A suggestion you’ve made is put to the test, and it works. Go all out to make a child’s day special. Don’t forget to make an important call. For love, put into effect your secret plan. It may surprise your mate!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A career move unexpectedly leads to romance. Choose your battles. Relatives come to accept a departure from tradition. Set strict personal spending limits. Couples will grow closer during a cultural excursion abroad.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The radical beliefs of an admired friend spark your creativity. A sweetheart’s fresh idea strengthens your relationship. You have lucky with pitches and strategies. A questionable status with a family member is improved. Write a poem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Low expectations lead to low productivity. Dream a little, and motivation returns. Don’t tease – nobody is in the mood. Attempt to reach an understanding with a neighbor before things get ridiculous. Be extra polite tonight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Absence does make the heart grow fonder. A misunderstanding at work is cleared up before the boss catches on to it. Depend on a friend when willpower becomes lean. Praise from a family member puts more win in your sails.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My boyfriend broke up with me two weeks ago, I had no idea he was unhappy. My birthday is April 21, 1966, and his is March 2, 1967. Can you give me a better ideas of what went wrong? Is there any hope for our relationship?"

Is this for the best? It is always difficult to end a relationship especially when you aren’t clear about what was wrong. Your boyfriend has five planets, including Mercury in retrograde motion (traveling backward) making it difficult for him to communicate his feelings. Retrograde Neptune in Scorpio aspecting his retrograde Mercury can be a confusing combination, distorting perception and leaving him unclear about his actions. You have Venus in Pisces conjuncting both his sun and Mercury, leaving you vulnerable to this unstructured personality. As a Taurus, with your moon and Mars in Taurus conjunct with your sun, someone with a more steadfast nature may be a better match. A Capricorn man maybe just the ticket to soothe your aching heart.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The fiery roar of Tina Turner will be commemorated with high honors this year. She could make a surprise splash with creative marketing and a look that is practically unrecognizable, like Garth Brooks with his Chris Gaines character. With Saturn, the planet of hard lessons is in a favorable aspect with Venus, the planet of love; it is easy to see how Turner was able to overcome her abusive relationship with her husband, Ike Turner, and fins happiness on her own.

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