May 25, 2001

With Mercury and Jupiter in Gemini joining the sun today and all weekend, expect people to be very chatty and communicative. Gossip will float through the air, and many are incorrect rumors. Couples may fight about imagined slights, but if they keep the channels of communication open, their forthrightness will lead to a deeper understanding and closeness.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your ideas captivate those who previously disregard your talents. Consider selling them in new ways. Downsizing at your company actually causes an increase in your power. A lost love is still looking for you, too. Don’t give up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Others try to justify their actions and undermine your self-confidence. Laugh it off. You have a fairy godmother who makes sure you prevail. Family reunions will help you heal old emotional wounds. A letter brings great news.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Show belief in yourself by doing what will support your dreams. Increase your workout time. Success hinges on your ability to deal with an impossible colleague – at least for the time being. You’ll receive money from a relative.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Sometimes you feel as if you are always performing, even with loved ones. By joining new groups and traveling alone, you’ll get out of this straightjacket life. You’ll gain financial progress with a lawsuit or tax issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are very bright ,but for now, allow others to underestimate your brainpower. You’ll surprise them later. Listen to what isn’t being said by your mate, then ask the appropriate questions. Find out the truth now than later.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 25). A waterfall of romantic luck will splash around you this summer. Capricorns and Libras offer career assistance and love. Former employers will rehire you. You’ll find funding for creative projects and business plans in August. Testy family relationships calm down when you are firm about what you need. You’ll acquire money from a past investment in December. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 10, 26, 37 and 45.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your overtime and conscientious work have gone unnoticed. Lighten up for a while, and let higher-ups see how valuable you are. Ask for a raise next week. A trial living arrangement isn’t working, so reorganize things immediately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Guard yourself against nasty rumors by speaking to those who are spreading them. Clandestine relationships come to light, so have explains ready. Money from an in-law has strings attached. A new romance is fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s time to market your skills. Hire professionals or research ways to improve your overall profile. Power brokers reasons to inquiries and invitations. A secret proposal could fall into the wrong hands. Accept a last-minute date.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Volunteer work and services end up meeting you a very exclusive position, client or job. Money is not keeping you from following a passion, fear is, Face your financial problems, and you will find the solutions in due time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You work best on your own, but you become very lonely and must find ways to enlarge your circle of contacts and friends. Aggressively seek new love. Try matchmakers or personal ads. An older relative needs your help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). One habit keeps you from being your best. It’s crunch time, and you have to decide what is most important. A lover is deliberately challenging you to see how much you care. Be leery about loaning your belongings.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Set limits on how much slack you’ll cut a loved one or friend. Face a landlord or creditor now, and they’ll back down. A sibling is misusing your good name, so investigate his/her motives. You have luck in meetings and luncheons.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: The moon in Cancer through mid-Sunday produces an atmosphere where singles start thinking of who they’re going to spend the summer (and the rest of their lives) with. If you are looking for a vacation plan, mention it to your roommates and friends, as they may help you afford a luxury vacation. Cancers and Capricorns are thinking of getting married and starting a family. Scorpios and Sagittarians are both a bit wary of their current dating partners, only because things seem so good. On Saturday, Tauruses and Leos may fight with their romantic partners, but these arguments actually relieve the stress in their relationships, paving the way for either commitments or breakups. Late Saturday, Aquarians may start the evening with one partner and end up with a second one by the end of the night. If you are dating an Aquarius, be careful not to get hurt. Pisceans and Geminis want a little space in their relationships now. Singles will notice that new love strikes late Sunday afternoon. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: The Gemini/Sagittarius combination is kismet right now. The gregarious Gemini adores the straightforward honesty of the Sagittarius. And the Sagittarius loves the intellectual challenge of the Gemini. These two signs meet at sporting events, the gym or gaming tables. This could be a long-term relationship since the Gemini loves the unconventionality of the Sagittarius, and the Sagittarius responds to the Gemini’s fast-thinking, passion-seeking style. Together, they will blow up the spotlight.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson