June 20, 2001

On the last day of the Gemini sun, it’s time to tie up loose ends and get ready to welcome a new season. If you know someone still holds an expectation for you that you’re not able to fulfill, now is the time to come clean. Being frank is best. Reorganizing the closets and putting new systems into effect is the smart way to set the stage for a lucky summer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Love has a way of bringing out the best and worst in you. Be persistent with your inquiries – you deserved to know the information you seek. Your patience was worth it, because an investment finally pays off. Celebrate with friends tonight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You gain benefits from keeping work and leisure separate. There’s nothing wrong with having a backup plan, though you feel guilty for it. An important phone call should be followed up with immediate action. Make a romantic wish.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you don’t get your way immediately, start using the tricks up your sleeves. Bet on yourself and your talents. A new partnership augments your income. Altering your physical appearance will make your love life more exciting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Dating someone wealthy helps you come up with a focused approach to work. Honesty wins battles. A friend throws a tantrum – all he/she needs is a little affirmation of your love and loyalty. Everyone wants to feel sexy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A family burden is lifted, and there is no pressure to give what you can’t afford. Starting a weekend business will be more fun than the job you have now. The evening favors researching lucrative options in entrepreneurial publications.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 20). It’ sa year when you are more self-assured and more assertive. Your commitment to your career within the next four weeks has financial and emotional rewards that continue to grow throughout the year. A love partnership is indicated in July, and the candidate is a Capricorn. A lucky connection in September helps you find the training you need at an excellent price. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 5, 10, 22 and 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Direct and focus your powers of persuasion to positive ends. The unspoken cause of a conflict between friends may be a financial one. Being able to laugh and about your problems brings you closer to your loved ones. Spice up your love life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Enjoy leisure. Afternoon soirees are particularly favored. Don’t worry if you won’t like a friend’s recent choice of his/her romantic partner – in your eyes, no one is ever good enough for this special person’s love. Old pets learn new tricks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Everything at work is going to change, so don’t get your heart set on anything yet. Focus on short-term projects. You’ll find a new love potential while running errands. You make your point tonight, and do it with style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Here’s a recipe for business success: Take the phone off the hook, clear some space, read, think and dream! Details go awry on the job, but not to the point where it will affect you dramatically. Your convictions attract plenty of help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your life will be enriched in unexpected ways if you take the time to relax now. Agonizing over the future only blinds you to present opportunities. Take on challenges that allow you to be creative. Rejuvenate banal chores.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Keep ambitions in check, because your competitive spirit could get out of control. You show compassion when you consider people’s feelings before material gains or losses. For good luck, emphasized communal activities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Balance negative and positive thoughts, and stay centered in all you do. A financial offer is not as simple as it sounds. It is also too good to be true. Take time to let the details of a deal sink in. You’ll meet kindred spirits while traveling.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m totally worn out and overworked. My friends tell me to find a hobby to take my mind off of the worries of work, but taking on a hobby just seems expensive and tiresome. Plus, I don’t think I have the talent to explore what’s not being used at work already. What should I do? My birthday is April 21, 1968."

Have you considered gardening? You would benefit greatly from the grounding, calming effect you’ll experience when you’re in contact with the earth. You, an earth sign with a Taurus moon, were born with a green thumb. Your moon in Taurus signifies a natural aptitude for working with the plant placement, you need another kind of grounding as well. Financial, domestic and material security foster your emotional well-being. Your chart shows Mercury and Mars in Taurus, too, indicating a fundamentally practical mind and the ability to build slowly and steadily until you reach your goals. To relieve financial strain, find ways to make your garden a source of income. You could turn your love nature into a thriving business of your own! Join a garden network group to give you some ideas. Your Venus in self-starting Aries supports earning income through doing what you love. Also, try to take your job too seriously.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Cyndi Lauper exemplifies Gemini charm. Like so many Gemini celebrities I’ve mentioned this month, she’s also branched out into several different mediums to explore her talent and express her chart. Acting, designing and producing are only a few of the many areas in which she excels (besides music), but motherhood will be her first and foremost role within the next five years! Her maternal instincts will bloom with her music.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson