August 14, 2002

The moon in Scorpio and Mercury in Virgo make the world examine the small print. If you’re hiding anything, don’t go out of your way to make waves. If you are a researcher, though, you may have a "Eureka!" moment. Singles may discover something about a potential marriage partner that isn’t on the up and up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Chance encounters lead to love with a water sign (Cancer, Pisces or Scorpio). Ignore petty remarks; they stem from jealousy. You don’t necessarily approve when friends introduce potential love interests, but hold your tongue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Work piles up fast if you don’t ask for help. Take plenty of time to adjust to new surroundings – you deserve the same care and patience you give a loved one so easily. Pass on career information to a deserving colleague.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Achievement leads to new responsibilities. Mentors, employers and family members expect more of you, but what right do they really have? Balance checkbooks, and pay bills before noon, or there could be complications.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s the perfect time to start a business. Seize an opportunity to market artistic works through the help of a club. Money comes in spurts, so be patient and thrifty. Speak your secret mind in a relationship, and find freedom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Creative projects are your vehicle for self-discovery. Good friends come through for you if you are specific about what you want. Get expert advice before making a decision that affects your future financial security.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (August 14). You’ve felt trapped, but a way out is close. Acquaintances show you new possibilities, offering financial help as well. By Sept. 15, a miracle opportunity alters everything for the better. Be ready to change fields, homes and even lifestyles. Travel in November renews your enthusiasm for life and a current love. Consider a new business in January. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 14, 22, 32 and 33.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Put an end to needless criticism of self and others. Once you do, you’ll find yourself in the middle of achieving something you never before thought you were capable of. Reconciliation with that impossible loved one is favored.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Car travel for pleasure as well as exploration will bring new ideas. Strategize to recover from whatever losses you’ve had this year. You may have to accept added responsibilities for family members who can’t do it alone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Work seems more complicated than it really is. Do your best, and delegate the rest. Letting experts handle what falls under their expertise costs more now but is cheaper in the long run. An Aquarius has a hot tip for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Indulge in whatever stimulates your creative growth. Hobbies are expensive, but eventually, when you start working at what you really want to do, they pay for themselves. Tonight requires focus: Meditate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Meet a challenge head on. If you don’t call people back, you’ll miss out on work. Forget the rules in business, and go with your instincts. You can turn a compliment into a better job assignment!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Once priorities are straight in your own head, you won’t have to worry about how you come across. Relax. Investments pay off when you stop watching the pot and just let it boil! Big commissions involve a Taurus or Gemini.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Something right in your face is the source of happiness for which you have been searching. Your compassion makes a difference. Utilize the phone as a timesaving, not a time-wasting, tool.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "How do I find out what my Astrological Golden Mean is? How can I find it?"

Everyone has an "Astrological Golden Mean" – a window of 24 hours every year when the universe reveals your "mission" for the year ahead. It is really an "aha" moment. Do you ever wonder how some people seem to have all the breaks? They may not follow astrology, yet success follows them everywhere. They instinctively use this date to update their goals every year. In art, engineering and architecture, there is a sacred geometric proportion that also translates into astrological good fortune. Although I’ll go into more details in later columns, you can find this lucky date by yourself. It is the 24-hour period, i.e., the day, that is 255 days after your birthday. It is your psychic birthday. So get a calendar, and count day by day to find this date. (On leap year, this date will change). Use this date to formulate your plans for the next 12 months. Make the biggest, boldest wish list you can imagine. Outrageous requests are as likely to be granted and/or attained as are little ones, so don’t be modest.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Three of the six main characters on the hit show "Friends" are star-quality Leos. No wonder the ratings have been fantastic for nearly a decade! Matt LeBlanc is a theatrical cat with a serious Pisces moon. He’s the most likely to spend some quality time on Broadway after the end of "Friends" instead of going straight into movie project. His Mars in Scorpio gives him mega sex appeal.

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