July 27, 2001

With the moon in Libra, progress is made in teams. When you let others help you get where you want to go, you’ll be equally as helpful to them, without any extra effort on your part. Emphasis on beauty and aesthetics will fill up the local art fair or museum. Under these stars, the world is turning into a more beautiful place to mix and mingle.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Conversation with a competitive sibling or close friend spurs you to get started in a new regime. Be honest when dealing with needy people. Simplify your life by any means necessary; times ahead require concentration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your success in a major test transcend other areas of life. Be sincere, and take the time to fully comprehend a loved one’s troubles. You are fortunate to be in a position to help. Delegate responsibility at home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Time spent with friends leads to a creative breakthrough. Streamline any overly eccentric behavior – a figure of authority is watching you closely. Don’t fracture under the pressure of scrutiny.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Admit to those areas of your personality you need to examine, acknowledge and try to improve. You’ll gain fans or maybe even an imitator. When you volunteer now, you save time and money next month.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Character flaws are something we all have. You know you should be flattered, but can’t help but feel annoyed when others copy your ideas. A taste of added responsibility could inspire you in a new direction.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 27). This month is full of an influence that will fire your imagination. In August, short trips bring opportunity and new friends. A family problem can be solved in September. It’s a go for creative renewal, babies and romance in October. Personal magnetism opens exciting new doors in 2001. Your best signs for love are Taurus and Capricorn. Your lucky numbers are: 32, 20, 4, 19 and 39.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your earning potential is indirect correlation to your reputation. Protect it by being aware at all times of what people are saying about your work. Take love at a snail’s pace; a slow start will wind up with a breathtaking finish.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A competitor unexpectedly withdraws, making you the winner by default. When things get heated on the job, remember that no one can expect you to do better than your best – including you. A lover is willing to meet you halfway.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Overcoming your flaws results in more tranquility and peace in your life. An angry lover can be placated by genuine sympathy. Assert independence whenever possible. Your artistic nature is highlighted tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Concentrate inward, and outwardly you’ll shine. Romance is successful with one who shares a professional interest. Time alone is best spent enjoying your home or keeping in touch with relatives.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Avoid window shopping and going to the grocery store when hungry; you’re prone to impulse spending today. Elevate ideas about material acquisition; money may have some very constructive uses.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Hang on to your heart and head now. The temptation to expect too much too fast can lead to disappointment and discouragement. Write a poem or use your imagination – even the smallest of tasks have meaning.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Nostalgia seems to carry you away. You’ll daydream through meeting and gatherings. The social picture is improving rapidly; new meeting are lucky. You’re winning recognition among peers and in the family.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "This nice man, who’s a little older, wants to marry me. Would we be good together? His birthday is Feb. 5, 1939, and mine is Feb. 19, 1952. We have been seeing each other for a year?

It might be good, but I wonder why your letter indicates a feeling of pressure. Your Venus and Mars in Aries are trined with his Venus and Mars in Sagittarius. You appear to be good luck for him; he may feel strongly that there is some destiny to the relationship between you. You have Saturn opposite Venus, which may contribute to your attraction to someone older, who definitely wants to take care of you. Oddly, however, you may be more qualified by virtue of character to take care of him; your planetary placements are more practical, ambitious and aggressive than his are. He’s very gregarious, and he probably takes you "out of your shell" and shows you some fun. But in a marriage, you might find yourself as the one who has to show him how to earn, how to save or how to stay warm! He has Uranus (his ruling planet) placed near your moon, so he’ll always keep you off-balance and wondering.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Robin Williams could return to stand-up in a pay-per-view HBO special this year. For him and other Cancers, this is a year to get back in touch with roots and rediscover the original intentions of certain journeys. Williams has a Cancer sun and moon, giving him double the sensitivity and double the intuition, too! His in-your-face personality is all about communicative Mercury and loving Venus in the gregarious and showy sign of Leo.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson