February 28, 2002

If you feel tired, it’s understandable. You’re probably still trying to make sense of last night’s outpouring of emotion and energy. Take your time, and be gentle with yourself. This may include taking an afternoon nap or going home early to veg out in front of the tube. Just when you think you know where your mate is headed, he or she changes directions.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your matchmaking skills are much appreciated. How is your own love life doing? Make some sense of the loss in your life. It’s time to do something about it – you’ll be very effective. Relax, and don’t expect things to stay the same.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Be aware of your individual appeal, and capitalize on it. Don’t pass up a chance to move up the career ladder. Confidence makes the difference. Make sure a loved one’s plan is in sync with yours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Empathy opens doors. Bringing out the best in others is what gets you noticed. If you desire to be in the public eye, you will be. Displaying a childish tantrum this afternoon would be satisfying, but let intellect and maturity prevail.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What would normally bother you will make you laugh. You’re really showing your maturity now. A grand opening or IPO celebration will be a hot spot for meeting new love potentials. Give your sweetie tons of space this afternoon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Enjoy your environment, and you’ll invite love into your life. Drop by the park to feed the squirrels, or check out the mom-and-pop bakery around the corner. Tuning in with your senses makes you more sensual to interested singles.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (February 28). Your intuition is hot this year, and you’ll follow it to great ends. There’s no reason to doubt your family’s support. Have more faith in them through March and April. You’ll have a lot of energy for your pursuits this summer. Someone will make a change in August that may drastically affect your life. Your love relationship will become lighter by September. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 49, 10, 19 and 22.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Romantic connections are refreshing. Let yourself be carried away by poetry and music. Singles will have diverse choices for dates this evening. Couples might splurge for the sake of rekindling that initial excitement for each other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Networking and mentoring will get you an invitation to an exclusive party. Eloquent words resonate in the mind of someone who doesn’t know you all that well yet. You could win a cutie’s heart by sharing something with him or her.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Pursue every avenue that’s open to you. One of your many requests will finally be fulfilled. A handsome newcomer is interested in you, but he or she is too scared of being rejected. Show benevolence – realistic intentions are key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Traveling with your best friend will be pure delight, even if you just take a long walk. Dream of the future together; fantasy is your best guide. Set a good example for those who look up to you by ignoring gossip.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Try not to push yourself too hard, or you may rebel against your own best intentions. Keep peace in the family. Someone may beg you to take the reins, so put sanity before pride. Avoid those who prophecy gloom and doom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A wonderful woman in your family needs a lot of understanding, so listen carefully. A Libra is aggravating, but he or she is also right. A Cancer will tell you your future if you ask. You’ll inspire passion through a delicious homemade meal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Visit a child’s teacher. Unsolicited advice may come from those who mean well, but you must make up your own mind. The big picture is confusing, and appearances are deceptive, but acts of faith will be richly rewarded.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Can you give some advice to a woman who hasn’t dated in a year? No one is interested in me, and vice versa. Is this just a phase, or is it my new way of being? My birthday is Feb. 26, 1962. Is there something wrong with me?"

Pisces and Capricorn women date far less frequently than those of the other 10 signs, only because they have higher standards than the others. Also, Pisces and Capricorn women are somewhat shy. As a Pisces, this diminishes your confidence. Based on your birthday, you are always going to be cautious in love, but consequently, you are rarely going to be hurt. You’ll meet your potential mate in May, which is an especially lucky time for you. Although this may not be love at first sight for him, it will be for you. Pisces females born between Feb. 19 and 26 often like older men because these men possess a maturity that others have yet to acquire. Throughout your life, friends will play matchmaker very successfully. The best signs for you are Capricorn and Aquarius. Stay true to yourself.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Pisces actor Freddie Prinze Jr. could marry this year, breaking hearts all around the globe. Those who say he’s too young don’t understand the wise-beyond-their-eyes quality of Pisces natives. What woman is a good match for a Pisces young man born in 1976? Cancer or Virgo would be peachy. I still hold to the prediction that a classical piece he does in 2003 will put him on the map as far as Academy Awards go.

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