May 08, 2001

The Sagittarius moon is an energy infusion, especially if you’re exhausted by last night’s emotional outpour. The adventures available to us in everyday life will become apparent. Searching the Internet for solutions, meeting neighbors, taking hikes in your area of job-searching through the yellow pages are all favored activities. Jump in a new circle!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can’t force others to see your point of view, so back off when you meet resistance. You can take another approach later. An affectionate afternoon will have you feeling secure. Domestic issues will be easy to solve tonight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Allow new ideas to filter in, and quickly shatter preconceptions or antiquated methods of completing tasks. You’ll have plenty of love activity this evening. You’ll meet an intellectual individual. Teach children to be patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). New associations are energizing, so join groups that share your interests. You can make money by providing others with the opportunity to buy your homemade products. An Aries could be your best customer. Don’t criticize your mate.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Thoughtfulness will grab the attention of someone hard to reach. Keep the lines of communication open by listening more than you speak. No one wants to feel manipulated now, so make subtle requests, and they will be granted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Be an original thinker, because it is the key to solving problems. Discard worn-out methods. Romance will be thrilling tonight, whether it’s with someone you’ve known for a long time or someone new. You’ll gain more by being flexible.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 8). Short trips will give you a taste of success and make you work even harder over the summer to achieve your goals. Sudden changes will give you more power in June. Big checks will arrive in late July. New attitudes about marriage are scary but lucky. Geminis and Scorpios will offer you love. An exciting tryst will get you going in love in August. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 17, 18, 22 and 33.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll prosper by utilizing key contacts. Emphasize independence and originality in today’s conversations to attract luck. There’s nothing wrong with taking imaginative lengths to stir up the status quo. You’ll pique someone’s interest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Resist manipulation, whether it be from salespeople, children, boxes or anyone! There is no need to feel jealous of a close friend, because your connection with him or her is special. Major success will set a fast pace for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are enough reasons to warrant giving a love relationship one more shot. A former colleagues or co-worker will extend a social invitation. More experienced friends and relatives will offer their romantic advice, but be true to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A part-time job affords valuable experience, but you must see it as a temporary gig. Get financial records or estimates in writing. A lovely Leo has the hots for you. Go out tonight. Enjoy a candle-lit dinner in the warm spring air!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your intuitive powers are growing. Boundaries will become less restrictive. You’ll have to make a big decision. You have luck in making money. Be sure to seek the support of friends and loved ones before taking a major step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re on an attraction high. Relatives will spare no expense regarding your happiness, and admirers will vie for your attention. On the other hand, the one you love is difficult to read. Tonight, explore financial options, and get the facts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Classes and meeting are much more rewarding when you attend them as a prepared scholar, so carve out time to do homework and ponder what you’re learning. Visitors will become a financial burden, unless you put your foot down.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Can a Pisces with an Aquarian moon have a future with a Pisces with an Aries moon? Will we make a good love pair?"

It’s a fabulous match. It’s so good that you could be engaged by Aug. 18, and married by this time next year. You may be best friends who push each other to new heights os accomplishment. There’s a simpatico too profound to get go of, and I’m sure you feel this on a deep level. It may even scare you sometimes, as it’s hard to imagine your independence melting into this new way of thinking. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. In fact, if you give it a chance, you’ll find that you’ll feel stronger and more independent knowing you have each other. The most significant tie you share is a belief in each other’s creative potential and a way of backing it up with solid support. In your case, the disciplines of metaphysics fascinate you, and you may actually try to develop psychic skills. He is much more inclined to rely on hunches, first impressions and sudden insights, which are often eerily accurate. Be sure that you give him as much tender loving care as he requires to keep his fiery emotional nature fueled. Make sure he’s accountable to you, and be accountable to him.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Lovely Taurus Cate Blanchett is not only rising to the fore as an accomplished actress (she’s already been cast in 10 films since "The Talented Mr. Ripley"), but also as someone to watch for her excellent style. In fact, count on her to make the best-dressed lists this year, if not show up on the catwalk of her favorite designer. Taurus natives love luxury, and they know the difference between the mediocre and the best.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson