August 11, 2001

The Cancer moon and Cancer sun have us in emotional turmoil, but at least it’s a fun ride. For this reason, don’t give any particular situation too much weight, instead, look at the bigger picture. In other words, don’t sweat the small stuff. By evening, the moon has shifted into self-assured (or shall we say self-aggrandizing?) Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Suspicions are unfounded; give loved ones the benefit of doubt. Imaginative enterprises flourish – find a practical way to make a dream come true. Refrain from impulse buying. Enjoy improved relationships with older folks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Take time for fun with friends. Communicate sociably during the morning tours. Take initiative with projects that have been hanging over your head; a deal may simply need your confident assertiveness to close it at last.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Understanding is the answer to helping a friend. Love’s commitments aren’t easy to keep, but you’re the type who is as good as your word, and in the long run, that’s what counts. Watch for the chance to make extra cash.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Provide a pal with the kind of support you’ve received in the past. Get some advice that you can turn into profit. Enjoy new relationships with those who have exciting careers and bright ideas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Shopping and doing favors for those you know passes the time pleasantly and allows a measure of good fortune to find you today. With an unexpected expense, the answer is to refigure and double-check.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (August 11). Don’t worry; keep an eye on the competition, and you can stay ahead up to the finish line. In October; work hard on a project that could take you to the top. Patience pays off in November when improvements at home relieve the pressure. It’s your turn for fun, luck and renewal of true love in September. Public relations skills take you to the top in December. Couples marry in January.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You are in a high-energy cycle. Finalize agreements, sales and travel arrangements in the late afternoon for the best chance of getting what you want from a deal. Terrific ideas come to you; jot them down and do further research.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Relationships can be touchy lately so use caution with what you say. Be available to give advice, but don’t offer it for free. Long-term changes are for the better, but all change is uncomfortable at first. Daring moves have fast benefits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Seize your chance to declare independence! After all, you’re blossoming and realizing talents you didn’t know you had. Seek a partnership with someone younger who has the latest information and lots of energy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Romance is possible with someone new. Keep your conscience clear, and avoid taking revenge on one who may richly deserve it. Review your own work, and feel confident that others will not be able to uncover faults.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The workplace or family politics is bound to involve you sooner or later, but let it be later; wait until the story emerges before you take a stand out of loyalty. Leadership falls to you. Travel may be necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Exceptional effort on your part results in a legal or business victory. Events in the family will show you how much you have grown in their eyes, as well as your own. This may be the time to take leadership of the situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). A promotion relies on your confidence; take care to psyche yourself up. Leo and Aries are on fire with ways to help your project. Give family members the benefit of the doubt. Be extra sensitive to a sweetheart’s needs.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Scorpio, and my boyfriend is a Pisces. Can you tell me whether we’ll be together forever? Things are starting to cool down. Also, I’ve been a loan officer for the past few years, and I’d like some ideas for a new career."

Your birthdays show you and your boyfriend with Aquarian moons, which coupled with your highly compatible sun signs (Scorpio and Pisces are a famous match!) bring remarkable harmony. Your Venus is in Scorpio; his Mars is in Scorpio – very sexy stuff! You are a feisty Scorpio, with Mars in Taurus directly opposite your sun, and he is no shy, dreamy Pisces, with Saturn in Aries near his sun opposed by a conjunction of Uranus and Pluto in Virgo. No one can say whether the two of you will "cool" off or be together, but if I were you, I’d hang on to this highly compatible relationship and try hard to make it work. As for your career change, you have lots of talent that could be used in law enforcement, other areas of finance or surgical nursing. Just go to your local community college and find out what’s available – Aquarian moon people have a natural ability to pick up knowledge of whatever interests them!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Janet Reno is a tough Cancer who can take the heat of the difficult positions she is placed in. Her moon in the stable, solid sign of the bull, Taurus, and her Venus in an earth sign as well create a structured inner life hard-wired for making tough decisions. Practicality, reason and pragmatism rule her chart. This year, she softens her image, winning over prior rivals.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson