January 4, 2002

The moon slips from Virgo into Libra during the evening hours. Libra is a partnership aspect that keeps the communication flowing freely between all of us. With Mercury recently transited into Aquarius, it should be even easier to keep everyone informed. Whether you’re working on a project of planning a night out, it’ll be a lot more fun under Libra’s influence.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your money situation continues to improve, and you’ll even learn to curb your impulsive shopping habits. Praising someone is more effective than looking for his or her flaws. Experience opens many doors to happiness.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Diplomacy saves the day and may even get you a date with someone love. Responsibilities are meant to be shared – you no longer have to carry the entire load. You have the superhuman ability to regenerate your mind

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Success requires risk, so let go of an inordinate sense of comfort. Life without adventure isn’t worth living. People feel good when they are surrounded by your energy. Go out on a date tonight, especially if you get to choose the restaurant.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Focus your energy in ways that bring harmony into a bad situation. Someone has an idea that is worthy of your support. You’ll feel more comfortable going to your usual restaurant or nightspot instead of somewhere new.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Self-indulgence could easily get the upper hand, especially if you use food or drink as a form of escape. This isn’t the time to be alone, especially when there are so many people who seek your company. Your creative efforts will thrive.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 4). You’ll reach a high school status this year! You’ll also get more freedom from carrying other’s burdens. Your love relationship requires careful nurturing from now until January. Get settled in your personal life. February shows satisfaction in those areas. Your business efforts will be rewarded in March. Being tolerant of loved ones will save you from drama in May. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 3, 22, 19 and 35.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Prepare yourself for a nice romantic development with a Libra. Sharing what you have is an open door to friendship. Cutting down on your overheard is an idea you’ve long ignored. Instead of using two of something, do away with one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Living a balanced life may mean freeing yourself of your boring daily routine. Your weekend travel plans shape up nicely, and it looks as if you won’t have to go alone. Open your mind to education – read about your favorite subject.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The energy you put into beautifying your environment is expensive, but well worth it. You have nothing to prove to a snobby family member. Persuasion works better than force. Design your bedroom using your personal style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your exuberant kindness will be returned to you tenfold. The subject of marriage is one you may not be able to wiggle out of this weekend. Have fun for its own sake not simply to get ahead. Support a child’s art project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Higher-ups will honor your hard work. You’re lucky in matters of inheritance or property. Even if you aren’t making tons of money, you feel like a huge success. Use your authority for the good of everyone. Appreciate what you have.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Model your success after someone whose success you admire. You can better overcome a financial setback by not panicking; money will come in through an unexpected source. Continue to feed your mind with valuable information.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can meet a tight deadline by cutting out distractions and allowing yourself to fully concentrate on the task at hand. The mystical thought for the day: Practice being discriminating in your choice of companions and friends.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: There’s a whole lot of loving going around under the Libra moon. Some people have the mistaken idea that relationships always go smoothly when the moon is in Libra, but this isn’t entirely true. What the moon in Libra is designed to do is give you greater insight into your partner’s needs. Unfortunately, if your partner is demanding, the sparks of contention can still fly. If your relationship has been deeply troubled, use the energy of the Libra’s moon to establish a timeout. Engage in activities you both enjoy, and remember the good times. Being in a new environment can also be helpful. For those who have had enough of a bad situation, you may finally decide that you have no other alternative than to cut all ties. If you’ve come to the end of your rope, use the Libra moon to give yourself breathing room. Sunday features support for long-term relationships, especially when finding your soul mate. Those who have worked through the rough spots in their love lives, and still respect their partner will be rewarded. Love can be deepened in unusual ways, either through a deeper spiritual tie or a heightened sensuality.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Scorpio and Taurus make a wonderful match. Taurus instinctively knows Scorpio and is not intimidated as others might be. They both can be passionate and loving, but they can also be stubborn to the point of no return. What’s requires here is that they learn to relax in each other’s presence. Their relationship can either be a smashing success of failure; it all depends on how much they trust each other.

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