October 09, 2001

The moon in Cancer allows you to make intuitive judgments that turn out to be accurate whether or not you want them to be. It’s not a very lucky time for making big investments and signing contracts because so many emotions are worked into the negotiating process. Gather information and keep track of it. Put your plans on paper.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can sell anything to anyone, so why not use this power to convince yourself that you have what it takes to start a business? Children present different kinds of challenges to you. If you seek knowledge, you’ll make more money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are so absorbed in work that your perception lacks strength. In order to make a fair assessment, you must take an objective point of view. Save your vehicle through precautionary maintenance. Send letters to distant friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A speculative venture is well-served with a short delay. Trust your instincts. A coincidental encounter signals a new adventure in love. Jumping on a new educational opportunity at work will make you a highly valuable employee.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). That which appears to be backward to a rational individual is actually in your best interest. Surround yourself with those who respect you. An Aries provides you with competition that gets you back on course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Listen closely to financial advice. Refuse to be negative; positivity will get the ball rolling. Critical issues required a lot of thought and weigh heavily on your decisions. Seek refuge by reading a novel or seeing a movie.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 9). It’s a year to strive for your goals. You will be rewarded with self-satisfaction, as well as material gains. In the next five weeks, you’ll hook up with people who inspire and challenge you. Investigate property sales in November, but wait until January to complete deals. Work on public relations in March. You’ll make a big step toward self-realization. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 15, 32, 36 and 48.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Mastery is luckier than diversity. Do what makes you happy. If you communicate well, you’ll attract lucrative arrangements that help your financial and social status. Altering the way you look will benefit you this evening.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). View the world through childlike eyes, and believe all things are possible. In fact, the more you believe in yourself, the more you’ll accomplish. Success doesn’t preclude criticism; a thick skin is required if you want to succeed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Self-expression is the dominant theme. Focus on your long-term interests. There are forces at work that bring new career options to your attention. Start making vacation plans. Strive for versatility at work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Being a worrywart will deplete your energy, so just relax. Take time to rejuvenate yourself. By this afternoon, the kinds in your love relationship will all work out. At work, you can’t trust what you hear, so place your faith in facts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your personal power surges this morning, and it’s fun to watch how it affects people. Just don’t get carried away. Your professional and social life will merge tonight. Wine and dine associates who can advance your aims.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Take the initiative to learn about a foreign country – you’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover. Be aggressive tonight, unless you are content to wait for what you want. Make your pitch – key figures are easily swept up in your dream.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Study, travel and attend community gatherings. They will revitalize your creative punch. Marriage-minded individuals have luck in finding Mr./Ms. Right. An eligible person is ready to stroll down the aisle. Cook something special tonight.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "After almost two decades of loyal service to my company, an outsider is getting the job which I should be promoted. I can’t believe it, and I really feel like giving up and going elsewhere. I’ve invested so much of my time in this company – I’m afraid it would be foolish! What should I do? I’m a Pisces."

You should definitely change your tactics, and this may mean moving to a new company. November, especially the first week, brings a big opportunity to make the switch gracefully. Don’t be afraid of a more competitive atmosphere; you’ll do better than you think with the encouragement of a positive team. Pisceans can be so easygoing at work that they don’t recognize the danger signals that rivals give. You need a mentor to help you determine your strengths and weaknesses. This shouldn’t be too difficult since Pisces natives are so accepting of any help they may need. Many Pisceans don’t use their political savvy on their own behalf, and they feel that just by doing a good job they will be plucked out and be promoted. The one lesson Pisces needs to learn is that if a job does not lead to the next career level, it isn’t worth keeping just to pay the bills. Good luck!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Kelly Preston is a Libra born under the energetic Aries moon, promising tremendous drive and energy, as well as near-impossible high standards. The education sector of her chart is activated this year, and she could play both the role of a student and a teacher to a cause near and dear to her heart, such as ridding our everyday lives of toxins that are highly dangerous to infants and children. Preston will touch the lives of many.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson