May 18, 2001

Passion is the key word today. The moon and Mars square off, and our feelings grow stronger as we reach our goals. Losing your temper is easy if there’s anything blocking your path to success. You could say too much if you’re not careful, so keep yourself in check. Tomorrow, the do-or-die attitude will go away, and you’ll be left with the consequences!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Information you’ve been seeking comes in now, along with revelations you may not have been expecting. Check out pending projects thoroughly, and put the final touches on them. You’ll share fabulous kisses with your mate tonight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Finance and insurance plans can be decided upon with great success because your intuition is superb. Your energy level wanes, but you know how to pace yourself. You’ll have enough left over to laugh with friends tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Give yourself a break from making tough decisions, and go along with the plans of co-workers or friends. You’re considering a job change and need good advice, so call someone with more experience. An Aries may be the one to help.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve learned to live well on your own terms. Love is at your doorstep, so be direct and cautious if you want things to go smoothly. An Aquarius sparks up your social life. Gain knowledge from breaking free mentally. Dine out tonight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Exceptional effort is needed, especially if you want to avoid falling in love with Mr./Mrs. Wrong. Therefore, don’t flirt with just anyone. Be ready for a shake-up in the family. You’ll entertain the crowd tonight, so dress for the occasion.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 18). Pockets of opportunity will come your way within the next sic weeks via new friends and interesting locations. Next month, the rewards of diligent business will fall into your lap. Reconsider your career goals in August. Don’t be afraid to try something bigger. Your best signs for love are Virgo and Aquarius. A new car in October will relieve some stress. Your lucky numbers are: 11, 52, 30, 22 and 16.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your romantic counterpart has exciting plans, so check in before you say "yes" to others. You’ll make new friends tonight, and they’ll offer you opportunities for expanding your horizons of knowledge and influence. Think them through.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Step back, and assess the scene as if you were the boss. You finally work out the financial details. High-energy levels around noon make you the star at lunch. At the end of the day, you are profoundly satisfied. Get some rest tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Though you might not be happy with the way a relationship is going, agree to keep working at it until a compromise is reached. You’ll make outstanding progress in physical activities, especially if competition is involved.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You can get unstuck only if you realize that you are indeed in a rut. Greater fulfillment comes with a priority shift. Admiration is expressed in an unconventional or even secret way. Reading art books will stimulate your creativity.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you make your high standards known, a business agreement will be modified considerably. Your personal magnetism is turned up. The "squeaky wheel" theory proves to be very true in love relationship. Oil it tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Carefully plan a budget before you cash the check. Travel is on the horizon if you can consistently save money. A cherished friend needs to know how much you care. Don’t judge a romantic prospect on intellect alone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Act swiftly, because a romantic opportunity is fleeting. Letting go of fear is simple now. Try and be more understanding with a messy roommate or a moody family member. Your energy increases when you overlook such petty things.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: The Aries moon foretells a high-energy weekend when you can do more than you thought possible in 48 hours. This may include exploring more than one romantic prospect. Don’t worry about making a decision just yet. The Gemini sun takes over next week, and it’s likely that singles who are dating around will run into others that are doing the same activities. No feelings are hurt when there are no strings are attached. Committed couples are looking for ways of shaking things up, having more fun and being more carefree. As dull as it may sound, getting those household projects and organizational efforts scratched off the to-do list can be very romantic under the last few days of the diligent Taurus sun. We respect each other’s ability to get things done and admire those who really do what they say. Accomplishment is sexy. Besides, next week, when the sun falls into just-wanna-have-fun Gemini, there’s nothing to be guilty about! Singles looking for love could meet at a hardware store, software store, a nursery or while buying books on how to improve life. Hot dates might include landscaping or painting a wall! You never know.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Leo and Taurus form a tight bond, though it takes a while to make the hookup. These signs operate at a similar speed, but express love quite differently. Leo is full-blown, and Taurus is low-key. If Taurus remembers that Leo needs to hears words of love, and if Leo remembers that Taurus needs a firm commitment, the passion can commence. Otherwise, they know how exactly how to make each other feel super special.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson