January 19, 2001

With the moon transiting through caring Virgo, love relationships require real commitment to be attractive now. Lovers need to know that they are adored for reasons other than superficial ones. Personal growth is emphasized today, as is the protection of what’s important to us. Tell those dear to you that you’ll be there for the long haul.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s lucky to share fantasies now, especially about a successful future. You’ll have luck in creative pursuits that involve writing or speaking. Make a difficult telephone call. Stop leading someone on in love, you could end up hurt.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Colleagues show support in a wholly unexpected way. Jealously hinders a growing love. Car problems delay you. Your family must come first before your carer for once. Splurge on antiques, books or hobby equipment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Frivolous pastimes distract you from the important work at hand. In love, you hold all of the options. New loves and old loves are all ready for commitment. Surprise everyone by concentrating more on your career.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Be discreet; don’t boast. Fulfill obligations to prove to yourself that you are indeed worthy of success. Your good nature goes into overdrive – a response to the troubled world. Realize what is your responsibility.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A change in priorities suddenly opens doors in an area where you are eager to succeed. Favorable offers will be topped in time, so hold out. Humor in a tense social situation wins you valuable alliances. A friend helps you out.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 19). Romantic commitments will be easy to make this year as you want to share the joy in your heart. Singles find a Pisces or Libra to be an excellent romantic prospect. It’s an easy step from an idea to actually following through on a money-making enterprise between now and mid-July: Partnerships are important assets in November. Your lucky numbers are: 32, 3, 49, 21 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Put love into your practical doings today. Support the boss above and beyond your assigned tasks. Run errands for an elderly relative. Small gestures show that you know seniority or authority can be a lonely privilege.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Keep personal goals and expectations within the realm of reality. It may be difficulty to live up to the expectations of a teacher or boss. Show the family how much you care with a little kindness, but don’t promise anyone too much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ve got a strong urge to be free today, and expressing your artistic side fulfills this quest. Devote some time to learning and inspiring yourself with nature and beauty. Let someone wait on you for a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Employ the aid of a partner in researching an important pending purchase or legal matter. Things will wind down tonight, and you’ll have enough time to think things over before the bustle carries you away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Criticism given or received can be sticking pint, but keep the larger goals in mind; you’re in line for a top job. Forcing yourself to the limit can lead to errors; chop tedious work up into palatable segments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your intuition leads you to solutions. Implement new business or school activities. You may benefit through legal matters, especially concerning original authorship. Master fears and doubts by overcoming insecurities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your notions about love need to be updated. Balance a relationship’s value against potential heartbreak. Ignore rumors about a friend. Casual acquaintances could become more. Financial decisions are complex.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "What are the chances of my Virgo (Sept. 2) husband returning to me? I am a Capricorn and want to rebuild our relationship."

Virgos are stubborn, especially if they have been wronged. They need a lot of coaxing and need you to make firm promises. However, once they come around again, their ability to rebuilt the trust and have fun in your relationship is astounding. Regenerating bonds is a specialty for Virgo, who truly can turn their wounds into sources of personal strength and emotional muscle tone. Consider yourself warned, however: Do not make the same mistake twice. Virgo becomes so strong in the process of healing that there is simply no need to stay with someone who can’t get it right.

"Will my husband and I ever reconcile? I’m a Gemini born June 3, 1959, and he’s Pisces born Feb. 27, 1957."

Pisces/Gemini couples need to work on learning how to communicate with each other because theirs styles are so different. Pisces hide their anger. They use nonverbal communication; often leaving a room, or even a relationship, rather than risking confrontation. Geminis have luck in renewing old relationships, so go for what you want.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Don Henley is fighting a battle in Congress that will affect many musicians and their families. In political matters, Cancer can be passionate and compelling, and Henley has both his sun and Mercury in this emotional sign. With Mercury retrograde at the time of his birth, poetic and musical expression may have been the only way he could truly communicate his soul for the early part of his life. This month, he could deliver a speech that will sway votes in favor of musician’s rights.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson