ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your job requires you to be accurate. This doesn’t make it any easier to get your work done, but it does inspire you to concentrate on menial tasks. By altering a few actions, you can make a difference in how others perceive your talents.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone you work with is sweet on you. Your love relationship will continue to sail smoothly as long as you and your mate are willing to communicate freely. Bring a project to a close. Use your talents to benefit your team.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s better to buy items of high quality; they will last longer than you expect. Listening to self-improvement tapes is a good way to fill your head with new ideas. A Scorpio will make romantic gestures over dinner tonight.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll win big when you challenge yourself, but do it before others challenge you. Adjust to your lifestyle before looking for a potential love partner. If you know that someone has his or her hands in the cash register, speak up.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). By keeping your options open, you’ll help a friendship progress and protect yourself, too. Be assertive at meetings. An idea you’ll present today may win you a promotion. You’ll finally find the solutions to long-standing problems.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 2). This is a year you won’t forget. Opportunities abound this month. Certain friends can help you more than they ever have in the past because you are specific about what you need. Singles will meet their dream romantic partners in a cooking or dancing class. Your best signs for romance are Aquarius and Aries. Your marriage months are August and October. Your lucky numbers are: 30, 2, 5, 17 and 33.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being right isn’t as important as being helpful, so work extra hours to cover for those who are absent. Admit to an error if it comes to light, but try to avoid making mistakes in the first place by double-checking all facts and figures.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Get off to an early start as the morning goes smoothly, and, as circumstances will have it, things will slow down by the evening. Delays in response regarding job applications or personal checks will clear up next week. Don’t fret.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you said you’d do it, you must follow through. You will spend plenty of money on a child unexpectedly. It goes to show that you would rather spend cash helping a struggling youth than buying a new pair of shoes for a party.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A strong stand you’ll make in politics could alienate those at home, but only temporarily. Depend on a father figure. He’ll make a great mentor. Starting a new job may be inhibited by red tape or delays in paperwork.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Focus on those you work with and old friends. Politics will take the front seat in your workplace. Your in-laws will bring financial gains to the horizon, but it may carry an unpleasant obligation. A fellow Aries will help you cook tonight.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Personal chats at the office, or even banter among the staff, will get on your boss’ nerves today. Be alert and look busy. Motivating others to catch up on work or take on new projects is your specialty tonight. Don’t be a follower.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Blending in with the background is the safest spot as higher-ups look for employees to pick on. At home, you may feel singled out for criticism, but some of this is a projection of your mood. Pamper yourself this evening.
ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My husband doesn’t believe in astrology, but I like to see how it applies to his business anyhow. Should a Leo lawyer (male) hire another Leo lawyer (also male), or is that too much star power for one law firm? He’s looking for a team player to represent the whole firm. I am afraid that choosing a Leo will be detrimental.""
Leo’s, being under the category of "fixed" signs, tend to also be competitive. Their determination is a notch above everybody else’s average, and they are able to set objectives that are just difficult enough to drive them to success without the nasty discouragement that comes from setting goals too high, or placing emphasis on things out of their control. With that said, there is a misconception that a Leo cannot work with anyone else, as the need for the spotlight is so intense. Others will automatically be squeezed out. It’s easy to see where this belief comes from, since it’s true that Leo will knock anyone out of their league, offstage, so to speak. But as far as truly qualified competitors are concerned, a Leo is known as one of the most gracious, generous, team players (yes, they actually are team players!) of the zodiac. If the other Leo respects your husband, he’d make a good partner!
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Barbra Streisand could be the inspiration for an architectural design this year, as her chart features her as a muse for others. Her interest in furthering the careers and artistic aims of those around her will favorably reflect back on her in the years to come. This Taurus native possesses the showstopping Leo moon that puts so many great performers ahead of their competition. Streisand shows no signs of slowing down!
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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson