July 23, 2001

Your ability to make decisions catches the eye of someone who could help you move up the ladder at work. Under the Libra moon, people who treat their partners well are applauded, so spread the credit around because no man is an island! Take your time in the afternoon, even though you feel as if you’re running behind. A slower pace will pay off.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If reasons says one thing and intuition another, trust the latter. A member of the opposing team may cross over to your side. Necessity is the mother of your greatest invention, so solve problems without making purchases.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your energy is terrific. It is no wonder the phone keeps ringing. Greater self-esteem, as well as a good dose of healthy competition, boosts your energy on the job. Property sales go through this afternoon. Balance your checkbook.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your judgment is sharp, so be the leader. Do what’s good for everyone. If you are the only winner, the pleasure is short-lived. Tonight is perfect for solving romantic problems. Start by simply forgiving yourself. You’ll feel better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your social conscience is activated. Join with friends for a good cause. Soul-searching leads to a definitive action. Working late tonight is essential to move ahead. Balance the books tonight. Get a massage to relieve some stress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If your cell phone cuts out, or if the fax machine jams, it’s not you. Don’t call for repairs today because the problem will improve by tomorrow. Use complications as an opportunity to focus on something outside your routine.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 23). There are all kinds of love for you this year. Singles: You will be methodical about dating until a terrific person steals your heart within the next four weeks. Couples: A new addition to the family is likely in December. A windfall in August or September will be the direct result of an improved marketing technique. Your lucky signs for partnerships are Capricorn and Sagittarius. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 32, 8, 6 and 22.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You tempt and are tempted. Remind yourself of goals that would thrill you if they were attained sooner rather than later, and get back on the right path. Twice-told tales will change in the telling. Be skeptical until you hear it from the source.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sensational luck must be used now. Contact potential employers. Send out your resume. Financial comebacks are possible in theater, politics or business. Your romantic partner wants to make sure you are in it for the long haul.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Money spent taking care of yourself is well-spent. Don’t scrimp on clothes. Buying for the sake of quality keeps you looking like the leader you aspire to be. Why do what everyone else is doing? Seek unusual employment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s one of those days when it may be difficult to rectify what your heart needs and what your head accepts. Your financial affairs will be trickier than usual, but you’ll handle them beautifully. Travel or relocation is on your mind.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Imaginative enterprises flourish. Ban impulse-buying for a week, and you’ll have enough to splurge on something that means more to you than all that little stuff. Social pitfalls can be avoided by taking a moment to center yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The direct route is not the fastest today. You have luck for pitches and strategies. The unpleasant past will disappear when you immerse yourself in a new relationship. Give young people a chance to impress you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your dashing and daring style will impress many love interests. Regarding the job that has you feeling boxed in, you have a multitude of choices. If you can’t see them, you need a broader perspective. Reach for a new career level.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m shopping for the new addition to my (one-person) family! I’m an animal lover, but my living quarters are small, and I can only choose one. What kind of pet should a busy Aries born on March 25, 1959, get?

You want to have a happy relationship with a pet who can live by your rules and still add personality and warmth to your life. Your Aries energy makes you the perfect candidate for a dog you can run in the park with and take around with you on your many errands during the day. You probably spend a lot of time on the go (most Aries do!) and therefore need to make sure you have an area that a dog cannot destroy while you are away. The sign most compatible with Aries this year, both in humans and in animals, is a Leo. Find a pet born under this sign, and you will have a loyal companion who is also independent enough to be left alone. Leo pets have a fiery nature similar to your own, so you can play hard. Also good for you would be a fellow Aries pet (you can understand this animal almost as if it were human) or an Aquarian pet (you’ll be entertained by this rambunctious friend night and day).

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Poet and author Maya Angelou is a brilliant Aries who will never slow down. Both her sun and moon are in dynamic-action signs. Her work ethic is unflinching, and, like most Aries natives, she must be forced to take a break. Look for Angelou to enter the political arena again as a spokesperson.

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Copyright Joyce Jillson 2001