April 08, 2002

As the moon slips into wise Pisces, the mellow mood will be a welcome change for everyone. Immerse yourself in a project that strengthens your self-esteem. You’ll be introspective, so you may as well get a lot of work done on your own. Your friends will understand that you’re busy when they see how hard you’re working on an assignment.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll make a difference in what happens in the lives of others. Your entrepreneurial ideas might materialize this afternoon. It’s an automatic response to try and do everything, but you won’t get to the important stuff unless you delegate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll gain respect later if you volunteer to be the peacemaker at work now. Show off your stuff. You’ll win new clients. Pay close attention to invoices - accounting mistakes are likely. Make yourself available for appointments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your charm will bring in more customers, including big-money clients. Assist a pal with manual or technical labor - you’ll love how he or she repays you. A discouraged loved one has a better outlook because of your support and affection.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Practice making others feel comfortable. It’s dumb to dominate a meeting or date just because you can. Others who need good role models may follow your lead. Hook up with a business partner who can work at your energy level.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Stop focusing on your material desires – you’re missing out on life. When you put your worries to rest, opportunities will land in your lap. A Leo or Aquarius love interest may pursue you if you run. Drum up an exciting date for tonight.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 8). You’ll dream big and make it happen this year. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. Your courage and ingenuity on the job will score you a windfall this month. You’ll meet a cute flirt in a classroom next month. You might get the urge to cause trouble in June, but you’re strong enough to avoid the risk. Singles may hear declarations of love in December. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 13,15, 26 and 31.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept 22). Being critical is dangerous, so bite your tongue. Make your close companions feel important, and expect the same from them. Catch up with new and old friends tonight. There are many good reasons to keep things fresh and fun.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct 23). A more forceful style will get things done. Don’t waste one minute - you’ll need a jump on things to take advantage of opportunities. You’ll gain momentum while out on a job hunt. Everyone wants a proverbial "piece" of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Those who are looking for a new job or restructuring of duties have terrific luck. You can undo an misunderstanding between you and a loved one and still have a wonderful time. Say "sorry" and move on. Singles will be super sexy tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Demonstrate your talents whenever you can, and expect to be admired and compensated. Bargaining and buying wholesale is favored. You’ll be the star of the company if you can save everyone money, energy and time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re not grouchy, just realistic. Keep your positive mood now, because you’ll make progress through it. Keep trying, and you may master a challenging job. Someone who looks up to you will return your admiration.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you study, you’ll pass a difficult test. Those who are focused on their love relationship may soon get answers. Ask yourself what part you currently play in the drama that’s going on around you. Master whatever role you choose.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are in charge. Try humor when logic fails. One small concession on your part could make your love partner very happy. Are you single? A friend may play matchmaker this evening. It’s lucky to exchange information or recipes.

ASTROLOGICAL FEATURE: Spring love is in the air. What are you going to do about it? If you are a mutable sign, it means the sun is passing through your realm during the third month of your birth season. Because this is a time when everything is on the verge of change, you’re less afraid of it than any other sign. This could explain partially why Gemini and Virgo singles are following the springtime urge to clean up - relationship-wise. Pinpointing what’s not working is the first step, then, make the decision to either change this aspect of the relationship or discard the whole thing altogether. Please, folks, be careful not to throw the baby out with the bath water. Though you might believe it’s easier to just start fresh with someone new, within three months, you might end up with the same problem. Get to the root of it before bidding the relationship adieu completely. Sagittarius and Pisces who are looking for love are in a different situation. What you want isn’t necessarily what you need, and vice versa. That’s what makes this a good time to not "go for it" as you usually would. Instead, look for signs, be sensitive, let love come to you, and, above all, relax!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: A seriously talented Matthew Modine has recently explored the lighter side of his career in roles such as Jack in Disney’s "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story." With his sun in Aries (youth) and moon in Leo (associated with children), he would do well to continue down this path, perhaps originating his own fantasy world with a magical character at the center of it. Harry Potter meets Barney?

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