December 15, 2001

Mercury slips into Capricorn, and messages are sent in the order of importance. With the moon also in Capricorn, it’s not hard to see who or what needs your attention, as there are plenty of squeaky wheels that call out for your attention and elbow grease. Spending time with yourself may seem impossible, but try anyway. Find a minute or two to center yourself.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll have to make a tough choice this afternoon; make it quickly. Exercise tolerance around narrow-minded relatives this afternoon. Make sacrifices for love if you must, but beware of those who think they need what they really can’t use.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Examine where you spend most of your time. Your schedule doesn’t really reflect your ultimate goal, but you can make positive changes now. Take advantage of a chance to get in on the ground floor of a new idea.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Explore new methods of saving, investing or changing how your business is run. Ask friends what they do – you’ll learn a lot from them. Family members will make unreasonable demands. Don’t be foolish enough to give in.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Turn your mistakes into valuable lessons. Rash actions will have long-term effects, so tread carefully before making a decision. Think through your plans; write them down if you have to. Make promises with caution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). True love has you reeling. Writ ea love letter in the morning, go to a party, or take off on a trip with your sweetie in the afternoon. Many successful Leos will decide that family is more important than business. Avoid arguments tonight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 15). A great power cycle will begin next year. Ask for a promotion, raise, or even your partner’s hand in marriage before the end of January, as success is featured. Money will come in February from an investment someone makes on your behalf. Go for your creative goals in March or late April. Your luckiest month in August. Your best sign for love is Aquarius. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 22, 15, 39 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If your social options seem boring, take this as a sign to shift your concentration on your personal goals. Don’t take any investment opportunity at face value – do research. Thoughts about being self-employed are featured.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Important people will review your work. Someone who asks too many questions can’t be trusted. Your intuition is hot, so don’t ignore what’s going on around you. Do some cooking tonight. A lucky Scorpio is your perfect match.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Let yourself be drawn into the fun festivities in your neighborhood, or join friends on a recreational outing. Whatever you do for leisure, make sure it’s new to you. Couples will be inspired by the heavens to make a big change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll find a huge pot of gold at the end of your bargain-hunt rainbow. If you’ve placed an ad in the classified section, you’ll receive plenty of phone calls or e-mail messages. Let your children help out with the holiday decorations.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Fun with your friends and family is featured. People welcome you with open arms wherever you go. Spend time at home to relax. With so many opportunities knocking at your door, you’d be lucky if you got a minute to yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may have to redo botched projects, so take the time to get it right the first time when starting a new one. New technology will solve your problem. Attend social functions with a smile on your face and a radar for romance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your love relationship needs some excitement. Plan an excursion, or do something wild together. With loved ones, having patience just might help you get your way. Be optimistic, even when your friends aren’t

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My best friend and I were born at noon, but on different days. Is there anything special about being born at noon?"

There is! It’s a very lucky time to be born, especially in regard to career matters. When the sun is at the midheaven (near noontime), it highlights the portion of the chart regarding social standing, public prestige and the ability to lead. The fact that both you and your friend have the same sector highlighted means that this must be an area of joint interest.

"Can you tell by looking at a chart if a man will even make a commitment to one woman? Are there people who truly are loners or incapable of caring about one person?"

You can tell by looking at a person’s chart if they are in the right space for making a commitment. There are certain charts where the people truly long for lengthy relationships, and this is evident because they are always seen with someone, whether it be a childhood friend of casual acquaintance. People with a strong pull of Libra, Cancer, Pisces and Taurus in their charts seek out early relationships and seem to always be "in love."

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Fraser will keep a low profile next year as he takes on more stage roles than those on film. As a determined Sagittarius, he knows the importance of pacing oneself. Sagittarius natives have so much energy, they are in danger of wearing out the people around them, unless they stay carefully tuned in to their environment. With a good amount of pacing, Fraser can outlast his competition in any career he chooses.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson