October 24, 2001

Those on the job may wish they were elsewhere, but then again, much can be accomplished with the recent influx of astrological energy. Though efforts are scattered, plenty of leads will be generated. Save follow-up actions for later in the week. Now is the time to concern yourself with getting started. Don’t worry about what the outcome will be.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You will come to a new understanding with a loved one. If you decide to give up one bad habit, someone dear will do the same. Teamwork is favored this afternoon. You will be surprised at how well things turn out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The morning will require you to be levelheaded. Partners will respond lovingly when you offer plenty of freedom. Practice tolerance. If you let bygones be bygones, you will be able to open yourself up to a world of opportunities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your sour mood will dissolve in the satisfaction of accomplishment. Solid plans assure successful future ventures. Older co-workers may be difficult to deal with, but less experienced colleagues will learn from them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Experts will be available for appointments – you deserve personal attention now. Avoid confrontations with a cranky peer. Be romantic with a fellow adventurer. Don’t take things too seriously under the Scorpio sun.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Get in-depth work out of the way so you can take some much-needed recreation time. Having a social life can give your financial world a boost, too, if you hand around with the right people – like an Aquarius of Libra.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (October 24). The next four weeks feature results! You will enjoy a promotion and prestige at the beginning of the new year! Special individuals will be attracted to you, so go for the brainy types – you won’t be sorry. You have a way of bringing out the best in an Aquarius or Pisces; lasting love could spring from feelings you share with him or her in April. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 20, 11, 15 and 37.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Tackle assignments that have pilled up. Remain calm, set up an organized schedule, and stick to it. A new love potential will knock on your door soon. Someone unpredictable will make a big impression on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe there’s a way to get your point across without offering those around you. If you can’t find it, you’ll have to say what’s on your mind. A Cancer or Leo makes a terrific love prospect. You’ll find a loyal friend.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Avoid arguments; it will be too hard to resolve them anyhow. Unexpected expenses can be covered easily if you practice frugality. A generous parent may send a care package. Don’t forget to send a thank you card.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Make preparations for new ventures. Meet with the boss privately if you have a brilliant suggestion. Don’t believe the rumors that are circulating in the office let the weekend go by while you hang out at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A teacher who has your best interests in his or her heart will give you the harshest criticism. Your communication skills are at a peak. Entertain others with your quick, dry wit. Enjoy an intelligent argument with a dear friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You don’t need to exercise authority – you are an authority figure. Organizational obligations will conflict with y our personal direction. Wish for a little more private time to mull over questions that have been on your mind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Find a brilliant mentor who can help you achieve your dream career. Support from a special someone will help you organize and meet your practical goals. Success in love depends on your ability to harness your imagination.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My wife has been unfaithful, and I don’t know if I can get over it. I have never been unfaithful to her. It breaks my heart, and I don’t know if I can stay married to her, though we’ve been together for nearly 20 years. She’s a Capricorn, and I’m a Taurus. Why am I feeling this way? What can I do to help our situation?"

You care enough to tackle this difficult time, and your love will be rewarded with rich emotions, though it’s hard to see that now, when you are experiencing so much pain. Your wife’s Capricorn sun is right on your moon, the ruler of emotions. She is very important to you. Your wife’s Aquarian moon indicates that she has felt very keenly the depth of this rift between you. Through the years, she may have felt restricted and controlled by her role in the marriage. Has she had a voice in setting long-term goals and short-term decision-making in the family? Forgiveness will be easy when you better understand that she is truly torn between her own need for independence and her love for you her indiscretion was a cry for help! You have heard the cry, and can take it as an opportunity to enlist the aid of a counselor and work toward healing this wound. Don’t give up! I wish you and your wife luck.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The love Scorpio actress Laura San Giacomo of "Just Shoot Me" will be extremely fertile, both creatively and physically in January of next year. She may have a new child or play an unusual role in September 2002. A night on "Saturday Night Live" is featured in her future, as pushing the edge of humor will be extremely lucky to her career, especially in April. She’ll make all of us laugh out loud.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson