July 09, 2001

The moon enters Pisces this morning, so emotions run deep. Don’t take things personally. Instead, use Pisces’ water-element energy to cleanse yourself of any unresolved situations. This is especially effective with friends and family whom you must deal with on a daily basis. It’s necessary to take time out to appreciate what you have.

ARIES (March 21- April 19). Your business partner may not be taking new negotiations as seriously as you are. A fellow employee may request a leave of absence. A friend’s romantic advice is tinged with envy. Luck involves grants or loans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Colleagues don’t pick up on subtleties, so be as direct as you can. Enter contests because your chances of winning are good. A common interest brings like minds together. Cancel plans that interfere with a promise you’ve made to a friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Career possibilities multiply when you branch out. Remaining in contact with your foreign friends leads to financial or romantic luck. The episodes of dishonesty you witness must be reported. Friends and family redeem themselves.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A trip to another country is featured. Relatives may ask you to do impossible tasks. Now is the time to use funds you’ve saved. A teacher or mentor is more attached to you than you realize. An outdoor excursion leads to luck and romance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You light up with ideas when an attractive and intellectual person shows off. A loved one needs affirmation of your loyalty. There is more than one way to make yourself likable, so let yourself be playful and imaginative on the social front.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 9). You influence others with your winning style. Romantic moves are made before the summer is up. You may wait months for a deal to come through, but in October, the go-ahead will be given. November travel includes a new romantic partner, and love blooms out of shared experiences. December brings wedding proposals. Aquarius is your lucky love sign. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 22, 1, 15 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Better tools are required to complete your work. Expert appraisals help you turn small sales into big profit. A love relationship can be analyzed forever, but the only way to find out whether it will work is to make a commitment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A new friendship needs a little push to get it going. Someone close is talking one way and acting another. Your winning style attracts both copycats and admirers. Don‘t leave a friend out during playtime – invite all your buddies.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Continue spreading your financial luck by making a purchase that will not only help someone, but also give you more options to make money. Salespeople are lucky when they work outside their assigned areas. Improve your budget.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You win by residing temptation. Take charge of family matters. Your relatives need your help in making important decisions. Make up with someone you’ve hurt. Paying off a loan will make you feel more accomplished.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your business competitor calms down as he/she is defeated. Another victory adds to your power. Keep careful records of financial bonuses and windfalls. Give an irresponsible relative a second chance to prove him- or herself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It’s a new world in many ways, and you have big changes in mind that you don’t want to make just yet. A feeling of uncanny closeness may be experienced with a new friend from a much different cultural background.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your influence extends more broadly than you think – family members look to you for guidance. Lunch with the gang may be your most productive meeting of the day. A loving relationship requires commitment, so go for it.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m having money problems, and I want to know if there is a chance for a relationship with a male Pisces. My birthday is July 20, 1956."

Your financial situation has been fuzzy, but you should experience some slow and steady breakthroughs. This cycle will bring good luck, too, and you’ll soon feel the benefits of getting a break in whatever you decide to do. Adding education to your skills will bring you luck. You may meet valuable contacts through classes, travel and by following your very powerful intuitive inner voice. Make sure you challenge yourself along the way. Playing it safe will keep you from accepting more than you can handle. When you feel uneasy or even embarrassed while pursuing new knowledge, you can give yourself a pat on the back. Those are both signs that you’re on the track to mental expansion. A relationship with a Pisces has wonderful possibilities: Your mutual attraction appears strong (your natal Mars and his natal Venus is Pisces are very compatible), and he/she is a fellow water sign. so emotional rapport is strong between you two. The future looks bright – turn your valuable experiences of the past into wisdom and go for it! Don’t let anything hold you back.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The soothing voice of Linda Ronstadt touches many on a deeply emotional level, which happens to be a Cancer native’s specialty. Ronstadt has her sun, moon and Mercury all in the highly sensitive sign of the crab. These aspects not only heighten musical talent but also make her emotionally vulnerable to the perilous circumstances perpetuated by the music industry. Professionals in any field who have a cluster of planets in Cancer do best to work with strong-willed, tiger-type personalities who enjoy protecting others from the sometimes harsh world of business.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson