December 09, 2001

Get plenty of rest, and make the most of the help your family and friends give you. The most dangerous belief to hold is, "I can do it all by myself!" Under the Libra moon, people need to feel included in events, and you are the perfect person to send out the invitations! If you’re not motivated to handle your own problems, ask for help.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Tell your thoughts to someone trustworthy. Strangely enough, others have the same fears and anxieties as you do. This evening will be a good time to convince an old flame to try again. Accept a physical challenge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stop worrying about the small stuff. You’ll take care of an obligation in due time; you’ll then be free to romp around. Get information about possible vacation destinations from books. Stick to your health plan, even throughout the holidays.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have the means to spice up your life, so enrich it with new experiences. Family members may prod you to reveal your secrets, but you’ll be sorry if you do. Know what’s yours to fix and what is another person’s responsibility.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no point in arguing with your mate today; neither of you is likely to budge. Be sure that you and your business partner give each other clear signals. Never mind what others say tonight; listen to your heart.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your creativity will solve your financial problems. If you’re willing to take more responsibilities, higher-ups will be willing to give them to you. Family members deserve tolerance and forgiveness. A friendship will bloom into a romance.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 9). This will be a year of receiving dividends for your hard work. Learn how to make big investments in a competitive market. Start making retirement plans this month. You’ll be the center of everyone’s attention in January. Set up a new or stronger home base in February. The special creative venture you began last spring will bring in money soon. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 29, 41 and 32.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Reward yourself – feeling resentful because your work so hard is unhealthy. The public will hold surprising reunions, so get out there. Bargains and barter arrangements will make your life a lot easier. Leave moody relatives alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Home-business sales will soon skyrocket, alleviating you of your financial woes. You could easily acquire a new skill or learn a time-saving trick. A relative needs more of your attention. Heal a friend’s emotional wounds with laughter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Decipher the symbols and images of your dreams. Don’t try to be someone you’re not, and do what you think is best for you. You’ll get a chance to clear up a misunderstanding. Analyze, investigate and sort out paperwork.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Tie up loose ends if you want your energy to soar. Blending business with pleasure is only possible when you truly love your work. Your travel plans are right on schedule. You’ll be unusually insightful tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Dress down to impress. Casual comfort will get the attention of a laid-back cutie. Someone who’s feeling a little blue could use your motivational speech. Anything is possible tonight. Your lucky love sign are Aries and Pisces.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your concerns about doing the wrong thing will undermine the integrity of your creative life. Go by your own rules if you truly want to be happy. Following someone else’s lead will only lead to bitterness later.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Volunteer activities and parties are favored; you’re as confident as you’d like to be. Lead the way with big laughs – some people need to loosen up! A walk in the fresh air will help you get a glimpse of the future.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The last full week of the Sagittarian sun excites ambitions, making it difficult for you to accept any blocks in the road. You’ll find that the closer you get to your goal, the more surmountable your obstacles will appear, so barrel forward. The Libra moon at the beginning of the week favors artistic endeavors and gives them a chance to blossom. This could mean financial funding in some cases and an uninterrupted stretch of creativity in others. Take advantage of this period of discovery by enjoying the lovely sights and sounds of a world filled with art and music. By Tuesday, the moon will be well on her way through Scorpio, amplifying our desires and promoting emotional fluctuations. Use her energy to get in touch with previously covered-up feelings. Friday’s new moon provides a fresh start and is the perfect opportunity to ask for forgiveness from someone you thought would never grant it. Mercury will enter Capricorn on Saturday, giving you many new reasons to get your life in order. "First things first" will be your motto. Stick to your priorities, and definitely give a lot of credit where it’s due.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dick Clark, host of NBC’s "the Other Half," is one energetic Sag. Will this famous Sagittarius ever retire? Why should he when he is so relaxed at work? His sun, moon, Mercury and Mars are all deposited in Sagittarius. Venus in intense and mysterious Scorpio attracted Clark to the world of rock and roll, and Saturn in serious Capricorn made sure he made a name for himself while maintaining a sense of respectability.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson