August 21, 2001

Positive atmosphere can be felt at home and work. Now is a great time to take a class and explore a new interest with Aries’ and Sagittarius’ courageous influence helping you though the awkward stage. A Gemini acquaintance wants to be more than just friends. Get to know each other a little more before reaching intimacy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Singles will find love with someone in close proximity. State-of-the-art investments may not be worth it. See what you can buy used to complete the same task. Tonight, friends mean well, but you are better off doing all the planning.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An Aquarius or Leo can help you brainstorm a fresh, winning approach to your business goals. You are most articulate when you put your thoughts in writing before saying them, even if it means postponing a meeting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Move forward with the living arrangement you want by getting rid of the objects you don’t need. Love takes your mind off work, but it’s not necessarily a good thing. You might be offered valuable tickets, so don’t miss a rare chance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Hire someone from another generation. You’ll see live and work from a new perspective. Innovative ideas are a shot in the arm to your business. Be practical about romantic decisions, and give a long-term relationship a lot of thought.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve learned how to live wisely and well on your own terms, which is a very special achievement. An unstable relationship gets tiresome; you may find you don’t know exactly where you stand. Call elders to see if they need anything.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (August 21). You are in the driver’s seat! Take chances during the next three weeks. Love is at your doorstep, so be direct and cautious if you want things to go smoothly. Make requests at work in October when you’ll be irresistible. Social events in November will seal financial connections and further philanthropic goals. Your best romantic partners are Taurus and Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 39, 21, 32 and 8.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You want so much for those you love that you forget what they really want is your company. Make calls to customers, and pitch your boss a new idea. Sell yourself. Settling for less is not your style. Do what it takes to acquire only the best.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Start the day on a high note, and keep rolling. Think about new ways to make money. Gain knowledge from breaking free mentally, but hold tight to the bottom line, and fulfill practical responsibilities. Intellectual pursuits will come to the forefront.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Romantic matters stay on the back burner as career issues demand your concentration. Someone you respect will pay you the highest of compliments, leaving you feeling elated and even transformed. Dine with a Leo tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships enter a sensitive phase. Take care not to hurt others with your sharp criticism. Do not engage in self-destructive patterns. Acts of generosity, kindness and love are favored. Your friends highly appreciate your qualities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your income depends on discipline. Distracting yourself from romantic desire enables a special someone to pay more attention to you. A phone call will bring affirmations in love. Tap into your capacity to delight others with your wit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are especially intuitive. Put what you’ve learned into motion. An attractive new acquaintance is available. Ask for a raise or promotion while the boss is enthusiastic. Advice from friends will sound like criticism, but it really isn’t.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The urge to act impulsively will be strong. Avoid making decisions in haste. Play it safe. Review your thoughts before sharing them with others. Romantic obstacles are not insurmountable. You will overcome them.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Taurus who is working as hard as my colleagues, and usually harder, but it seems as if I just don’t get the attention I should. Others get promoted, while I get passed over. Others brag about their accomplishments. I try to let my work speak for itself. Am I doing something wrong?"

Absolutely not! Still, if you change your approach, you’re bound to get a different result. Steadfast Taurus, your focus has shifted in the last two weeks, and suddenly doing a bit of public relations for yourself doesn’t seem like such a foreign and uncomfortable idea. Do not condemn or resent your cohorts – they are only doing what comes naturally. Instead, follow the winner, and do what he/she does to get the same outcome. Remember, the need for recognition is universal, but each individual perceives the acknowledgment of merit differently. Recognition of your worth by others give you a deep satisfaction, but is not something you always strive for outwardly. When you let go of resentment and begin to concentrate on the pleasure your work brings you, the recognition will come easily.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Producer Roger Corman is an unstoppable movie producer who embodies the always-on-the-go personality of Aries natives. With hundreds of titles to his credit, Corman is a legendary Hollywood producer of "B" movies, as well as a mentor to some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Corman could have a breakaway hit with a thriller filled with next year’s A-list actors. Watch for his name in upcoming movie credits.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson