October 03, 2002

The moon follows Mercury’s lead into the sign of improvement. Virgo. With the sun in Libra, the best way we can get better is to show each other more support. It’s not a time to keep your compliments to yourself. The more you give, the more you get. Open up to the idea that someone else might appreciate what seems like no big deal to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Counsel or physical therapy of some sort improves life, even if you are not the one getting worked on! Mates get bossy. You’ll come out on top when you refuse to define your life according to other people’s standards.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Burdens are taken out of your hands. Your excellent sense of humor continues to make you popular, especially with clients. Short trips are lucrative. Someone you strike up a conversation with offers you work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Explore new business, but make sure the other party can follow through. Challenge close relationships to get even closer; growth is necessary, and you’d rather do it together than apart. Easy does it at work.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Yes, your ideas are perfect. But not everyone can change a mindset as quickly as you. Allow for creative differences. Personal decisions are easier to make. Steer your restlessness into travel – the more exotic, the better.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fortunately, you don’t have to try hard to find work. Your talents are in demand. Clients are kind, and investors are forthcoming with the funds. Your own extravagant tastes could stand between you and extra dollars now.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 03). This is the year to explore your zany side. Eccentric notions are well received in the next three weeks. A persistent problem is solved in a matter of six weeks. Money issues can be greatly improved in December, due to renewed interest in career plans. Your best signs for love are Capricorn and Pisces. You could marry in August. Your lucky numbers are: 16, 19, 20, 34 and 42.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It takes a big push to get you out of a rut once you’ve settled in. Even the smartest and most talented beings are at a loss if they don’t know how to sell themselves. Let your own personality light your career on fire.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You are more apt to be conservative, biding your time until the moment is perfect. Where love is concerned, don’t gamble. You might lose. Make sure you have a better situation secured before you leave your present job.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). A nudge toward furthering your education will give you so much confidence that doubts no longer haunt you at work. Besides, the stars are perfect for developing your mind. If family members challenge your authority, get serious.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Seek new forms of entertainment, and new love possibilities come up, too. You become a preferred customer or the recipient of special attention. Good deals on equipment and services will make you feel rich!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Children let you know they look up to you. Money comes from your connection with a neighbor, co-worker or relative. You have enormous appeal and make lasting impressions on higher-ups.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Following a hunch leads to gold. Complete the projects still pending, and get ready for the busy days ahead. More romance is what will really make your life rich. Love with someone a little older may be the most comfortable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What you did on spec pays off! Salespeople, teachers and people in the media get fantastic job opportunities. Finally, there is movement in creative fields. Apply now and get the loan you need to make a purchase.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a 37-year-old Taurus, and I want to know if I will ever become my own boss or work from home. I am working full time and feel there is no advancement for me where I am. I just found out that the new position offered to me has been taken back and I am back where I started with the company as a receptionist. Financially, I am not doing too well. I am a single parent and live week to week with my paycheck. Will my finances improve? I am really worried about my future."

You were born under hard-working stars, and your high level of responsibility is perfect for being your own boss. Your receptionist position now will allow you a relatively low stress level at work, and you can use your time there to be privately planning your new home-based business. You’ll find answers after a period of research. Look in entrepreneurial magazines, in books and online for a proven business with a low start-up cost. Before you invest an hour or a dime in your new business, make sure you’ve interviewed people doing what you would like to do. You are a Taurus, so your plan will come together slowly, but with small steps every day, you’ll make it.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Neve Campbell could be the next big-name actress to hit the stage, following the lead of (fellow Libra) Matt Damon. While it’s become a trend for movie stars to appear in Broadway or West End shows, this will be a bigger career move for Campbell, an independent-film darling, than it will for actors who are not Libras. Libra is the sign of the art, and moves toward the purest artistic expression are always lucky.

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