July 11, 2001

The moon transiting from Pisces to Aries opens the way for new beginnings. Make long-term goals. It's a good time to take stock of your plans and carry them out. The need to wait until the timing is right will turn into a desire to get things done and move on. Keep a secret for a close friend, and you'll share in his/her good fortune. Promote positive thinking.

ARIES (March 21- April 19). Welcome visitors to your home, and use every excuse to get out of the daily routine. Inspiration and fresh air are favored. You get recognition for a job well done. There's plenty of action, and you are the center of everyone's attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A small but satisfying victory on the job is the beginning of a lucky streak. Flirtations are favored as long as you are playing with unclaimed territory. Don't underestimate your sex appeal You will win hearts over by just walking by.

GEMINI (May 21- June 21). Balance work responsibilities with social engagements. You are spending too much time working you tail off. If you make a small sacrifice for an employer, let it be known to him/her in the subtlest way. A loan is repaid tonight.

CANCER (June 22- July 22). You're in the right place at the right time, as your plans for the future are abetted by a big bonus. Applications for loans or credit cards are favored. Investigate a hunch, and you'll find the facts to support your assumptions.

LEO (July 23- Aug. 22). Taking swift action is extremely lucky now. Once you discover someone's true feelings about you, don't waste time deciding what to do. Save as much as you can from each paycheck from now on. A dalliance becomes more intense.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 11). Cherished goals can be reached. Put income-increasing plans into action this month, when you're super lucky! You'll earn extra money by the end of August. True love settles you down in September. You'll start an enterprise of success. Virgo is your lucky love sign. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 11, 39, 32 and 19.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22). Do what you must to get a good deal – a little financial wrangling won't make you look bad. You'll find the answers you've been looking for by sheer accident. Don't be surprised if people clamor to learn your secrets. You're admired by all.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Freedom is a heady option, but you can have it and still be considerate of existing bonds of love. Call home, and let your worrisome loved one know if you're going to be late. Organizations and professional affiliations are lucky.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Celebrate any occasion with your nearest and dearest friends. You and a close buddy will run into financial luck and go on a shopping excursion. Overindulge yourselves a bit for a change. A date with someone older is passionate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You may feel compelled to overanalyze things at work, but resist the temptation. A loved one becomes more expressive when you talk first. Neighborly tiffs may turn into huge arguments unexpectedly. Make someone laugh.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19). You'll get a chance to turn over a new leaf as far as your finances or client/boss relations go. Build the home of your dreams – who cares what others think? Falling in love with a fellow earth sign (Taurus or Virgo) is favored.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Let love be your guide; you'll learn new ways of bringing joy into your life through a relationship. Choose your confidants with great care. You're surrounded by the loving attention of a mate or close friend. Enjoy it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will be willing to reach out and connect with people, and romantic encounters are plentiful under these skies. Heavy water influences may inhibit you from setting firm boundaries when it comes to establishing relationships.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Should I continue my efforts to pursue a career in the music business? My family says to hang in there, but I want a wife , children and a house. How is this going to happen when I struggle with poverty every month? I'm an Aquarius."

The issue doesn't have to be as black and white as you're painting it in your mind. There's no reason why you can't have a family and enjoy music as a career or pursuit. The big break you're waiting for may come in the form of several small breaks that keep you on a path of exploring yourself through music. Your sun is in Aquarius, Mercury and Venus in creative Capricorn, and Mars in Virgo. Have you tried finding a way to make a good living without entirely giving up your musical ambitions? Saturn in Taurus (also very musically creative) shows that you might have success with a little home-based business – you'd be a wonderful gardener, but your sideline might be music-oriented. Have you considered home-recording setups that would enable you to make demos for money when you aren't recording your own songs? Your technical talents must be prodigious – consider guitar repair or piano-tuning as a way of earning money. Saturn is now in a very favorable position for your work and career picture. Projects that satisfy your creative needs while helping you pay the rent will come. Stay connected to your musical goals, and be determined!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Singer/songwriter Carly Simon has both her sun and Mercury (communication) in the sign of Cancer, showing both musical talent and a great deal of compassion. Her Capricorn moon shows an ability to distance herself emotionally when she feels it's necessary, something Cancer natives find difficult to do. Simon and other moonchildren born in '45 will have a huge windfall from a source other than their current jobs!

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson