October 01, 2001

We enter this new month with a light heart and plenty of determination. It’s a strange combination, but it makes for an almost effortless ride to accomplishing our goals. The Virgo sun keeps us tuned into what must be accomplished, while the moon in Aquarius lets us be flexible enough to accept good-hearted gestures of kindness. Everyone’s willing to chip in!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Go deeper into your psyche, and search for your talent. Push through the limits that might stop others. You will make more money and friends if you can accept constructive criticism with grace and humor. Don’t take anything too seriously.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your mate makes a peace offering, but understand your reasons before giving in. Home improvements are expensive. You have influence and can change the minds of your higher-ups. A friend is grateful for your help and courtesy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Psychic currents are strong. Invite abundance into your home by getting rid of what you no longer use. An exciting new means of self-expression attracts people who used to intimidate you. Shop for the next two weeks tonight.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Gather resources, and proceed as if you never needed any help. Singles find love after writing down exactly what they want in a relationship. Tonight, you are much appreciated, and will be wined and dined. Enjoy it while it lasts!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). People know you are unbiased. Look at the consequences before getting involved in any deal, especially if money is involved. Someone else’s mistake could be your good fortune. Family ties are a source of strength and stability.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 1). It’s a year filled with goals reached in a steady, controlled fashion. You get people on your side and may even hire a teacher or mentor in the next seven weeks to help you on track. Next month, people require your expertise, and you’ll deliver what they want! February is romantically thrilling, and couples could bond over newly shared quarters. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 28, 22, 39 and 40.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Financial luck frees up your time and allows you to concentrate on creative ventures. Don’t load up your schedule with too much to do, or you’ll feel cheated when Monday morning rolls around. Being alone is lucky.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Being happy is more important than receiving any amount of money. Think of creative and fulfilling ways to earn a living. New talents are worth honing – you have star potential if you stick to it. Trust yourself when making decisions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Use your rationale instead of relying on gut instincts. Although they may be correct, an authority figure may demand evidence to back it up. You’ll spend money to make money, but you’ll spend it again for the sake of having fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are now accepting a belief that was unfathomable just last week. Money flows in from your artistic endeavors. Go with your instincts at work, but be more restrained with love. Cooperate with elderly folks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The dating scene seems much brighter. Freedom-loving, eccentric people entice and excite you. Tonight brings an "aha" moment in regards to a close relationship. Pisces is your best partner. Work on business negotiations together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Let nothing stand between you and your vision of the ideal future. People you like are also attracted to you. Sensual excursions arouse passions, so don’t settle for a date in front of the tube. Offer to do new activities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Don’t let emotions dictate your actions, or you could make bad decisions. Your charm and genuine love wins back the loyalty of a friend who’s struggling with envy. You can be confident about a gift you plan to give to a loved one.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m dating a man who is perfect in every way – maybe too perfect. He’s a Capricorn with money and education, and to tell you the truth, I always feel as if I’m not good enough for him. I am the best-looking woman he’s ever been with, but that’s about all I have going for myself. What should this Virgo beauty do?"

Get some self-esteem! There is nothing your Capricorn man has that you couldn’t get for yourself with a lot more confidence and a little hard work. Virgo has more than good looks, she can make a master plan and stick to it until she gets what she wants. A Virgo female can often be so critical of herself that it paralyzed her to take action. It may indeed seem easier to find a man who personifies the attributes she desires than to go out and do it herself. The opposite is actually true. But you were asking partner in all areas, but who looks and expresses herself in feminine terms. It sometimes appears that a Capricorn likes an easily dominated woman, but in reality, this is not true. Stick up for yourself, and don’t let him know you feel inferior. Work this out on your own, and he’ll love you even more, if not at first, after he makes the adjustment to the new you. You will prevail, so be a go-getter!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "The Late Late Show" host Craig Kilborn is a Virgo with his planet of communication also in Virgo. This placement reveals him to be self-critical about what he says, and he is always in the process of improving his ability to convey his message. This Virgo quality of always striving to be better gives Kilborn and other Virgos the career advantage. But with his Venus in Libra, he’s definitely a lover, not a fighter.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson