October 23, 2001

The sun’s entrance into Scorpio is today’s big astrological event. Critical thinking slowly becomes a more valued attribute than compliance. Get guarantees on paper – some folks are tempted to promise more than they can deliver. People who normally don’t pay attention to emotion-based information will be more likely to act on their gut feelings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll create your own luck by focusing on what’s important now. Money that’s owed to you will arrive in the mail after you remind your debtors. New colleagues will soon enter the scene – hold off on making snap judgments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Work hard on a job that nobody else volunteers to take. Allow the new to replace the old, but don’t let anything replace your wisdom or experience. Be wary of someone who tries to make you feel socially obligated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you don’t begrudge success to others, your career will take off. You will either be rehired or offered an even better job. Do not play games with a potential love interest. Honesty is the way to your crush’s heart.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Take advantage of success-oriented opportunities. You’ll find what you thought was gone forever. Let a former friend re-enter your life ü– he or she has changed. You are most lucky when you decide to forgive and forget.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you don’t like what you get from loved ones, change what you give to them. Working with children will restore youth and playfulness in you. Travel will open your mind to creative ideas that could lead to a new career.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 23). Being an understanding individual is your key to success. Don’t just follow the rules, learn the way things work. You could fall in love this month, if you let it happen. Over the next seven weeks, partnership will be the answer to ideal mate, especially in the summer. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 18, 37, 40 and 25.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You will be misunderstood unless you take precautions to be very clear. You could find romance in your own backyard, literally. Financial data you just acquired may be incomplete. A sales project you lead will be successful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A secure personal life will help you take a more daring financial approach, netting you a huge profit. Tomorrow, your actions at work will affect the lives of those you don’t even know! Help out your love life by being unpredictable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Others may overdo it, but you have a keen eye for what’s necessary and what’s not. A dose of discipline won’t be difficult to conjure up when you’re focused on helping others have fun. Being coy works to your advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Look your best wherever you go – people are watching you, and opportunities abound when you look sharp. Avoid frustration by keeping yourself from jumping to conclusions. A Leo is an excellent choice for new romance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll receive money from playing games, coming up with new ideas or making last-minute decisions. Inquire about a new division in your department this afternoon. Restless energy equals positive energy for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Promptness is imperative. Be armed with answers, too: Having fresh info on topics will allow you to have the edge in business when you need to go after ambitious aims. Turn on the charm for maximum passion tonight!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The vibes are hot for expanding your network with clients, customers or employees who have a lot to offer. Spread good news within the office. Set the mood for serious business in the evening – you’ll complete a deal

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Are there any negative signs or aspects in astrology? I always hear positive sides when reading horoscopes."

There are no negative signs, and no negative aspects. But some aspects are opposite of others, producing a certain current that runs through your body. Like each end of a magnet, one is a plus, the other is a minus. You might correlate these terms with the yin principle (feminine) or the yang principle (masculine).

"My last (disastrous) love affair has made me gun shy. I was born on Jan. 8, 1943. Would marriage with another Capricorn be fortunate? Or would it be a bad move?"

Two Capricorns are good together, if they have something in common besides their admiration and love for each other, Capricorns always have a need to do, improve, and be involved with life. If you do not have mutual interests, you may develop conflicts when you each try to do your own activities. However, both of you may enjoy tennis, golf, bridge, backgammon or gardening. Remember that Capricorns of both sexes want security in love, so offer as much as you would desire. Balance is the key in this kind of relationship.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Quirky and handsome actor Jeff Goldblum was born on the Libra/Scorpio cusp. The upcoming year will allow his career to sizzle when he plays opposite an unlikely love interest. The water sign influence in his chart pumps up his emotional appeal, and it’s easy for him to attract fanatics. He should take special precautions against the obsessive ones in March of 2002.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson