September 5, 2002

Virgo influences keep us on a daily basis to get it together on a personal level. There’s no running from inner voices that tell us there is still a way to do it better, faster and smarter. Some energy will be directed toward our love lives. Be careful to focus on your end of things instead of your partner’s deficits to avoid trouble.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). In the long run, you make more money doing what you love than doing what’s expedient. The key to success is patience and proper timing. Say something hopeful to someone who complains all the time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Exercise brings energy to your body. You’ll find it easier to adopt to changing your circumstances. What is tried and true is not necessarily the best way. Be progressive. Your mate’s moodiness is only temporary.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Schooling gives you an advantage that goes far beyond the money you will make. Feel your personal power surge in the afternoon. The pace picks up; it’s time to go out. New people met will be future loves.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Nothing goes as planned. However, if you just keep following your hunches, you’ll end up in the right spot at the right time. Meetings and groups are not the same with you – show up! Pay the bills.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Love can take a back seat to your burning desire to get ahead in a chosen field. You are powerful. If appearances don’t appeal to your aesthetic sense, do what you can to change them.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (September 5). You have unstoppable ambition this year and will see your bright imaginings come to life. Travel in the next seven weeks leads to love for singles. Married couples are offered business propositions in October. The best signs to connect with are Capricorn and Aries. A change of residence in June makes you more comfortable and productive. Your lucky numbers are: 41, 2, 49, 15 and 39.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Don’t be nervous over imagined fears and worries. New relationships take you to wonderful places. The opportunity to travel leads singles straight to love. Take care of important errands early – you won’t have time if you wait.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Self-indulgence will set you back, so concentrate on how fulfilled you already are. Balance your checkbook, so there’s no more financial confusion. Don’t leave valuables where they might tempt weaker souls.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When you let others help you get where you want to go, you’ll be equally as helpful to them, without any extra effort on your part. Tonight, expect excellent romantic rapport. Fun and entertainment are spotlighted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A job offer is made and then sweetened if you have the willpower to hold out. Under these stars, everyone is turning his or her world into a more beautiful place. For the most satisfaction, start in the kitchen!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Be honest when dealing with needy or lovesick people. Take the time to fully comprehend a loved one’s troubles. You are fortunate to be in a position to help. You gain fans or maybe even an imitator.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone will make you wait but it’s worth it. A taste of added responsibility or having your vote really count could inspire you in a new direction. Your earning potential is indirect correlation to your reputation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Try and be more aware of what others are saying about your work – there are long-term benefits. Don’t be afraid to take love at a snail’s pace; a slow start could wind up with a breathtaking finish.

Getting With The Digital Age (Part Four Of Four): As with everythig in life, each astrological sign has its own special way of handling technology. Naturally, understanding your sign’s peculiarities can help you work more effectively when dealing with the digital aspect of the modern world. CAPRICORN: Since you’re such a strong leader, you often can arrange it so that others learn technology before you and teach you just the part you’ll need to know. You think it’s wasteful to learn what you’re not going to use, but sometimes, this thinking backfires because there’s no one around to "make it go" and your understanding of how things work is limited. AQUARIUS: Of all the signs, your relationship with computers is the most intuitive. You’re the sign of the future, and you seem to get digital concepts as if by osmosis. Of course, you still have your moments of technical difficulty, but because your attitude is so progressive, you move through these times with minimal pain. PISCES: Other than Leo, Pisces people tend to get the most upset by technology. Anything not working correctly hits you on a basic level and causes undue stress. This is why it’s essential to only own technology you really, really need.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Charming Hugh Grant is a Virgo who knows how to draw a crowd at the box office! With his Venus in Libra, he prizes friendship over romance and may find that after a while, long-term girlfriends seem more like best friends than lovers. To have both qualities in a marriage is the challenge Virgo is faced with, which is why it often takes so long for Virgos to decide to marry at all.

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