October 07, 2002

The moon in Scorpio is a sexy transit. At the start of the lunar cycle, there is clarity about how to get into the things we want to be a part of. Gates swing open, inviting us to enter. Under these skies, do a little research before you step onto the threshold of anything new. What looks sexy, intriguing or lucrative could also cause a lot of trouble.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your mind can absorb whatever is new better than anyone else’s can. Use your advantage. Take time out to read from the best-seller list or learn new software. Love blossoms in the evening with quiet time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you still are not doing what you love for money, the risk to your well-being is becoming much too important to ignore. Old loves are ready to return. An Aries holds intrigue, but a Gemini will ask you out first.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Giving others the space they need is what’s important. Let a family member make up his or her own mind; the result is better than you hoped for. If financial goals take a back seat to family obligations, you can get back on track later.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Any kind of action is positive. The only negative is procrastination. So move! Include a love interest in your plans for extra luck. Stick to your latest resolution, as log as it totally supports your health.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If you desire it, old friends will welcome you back with open arms. Some people around you just aren’t a good influence. If you accept responsibility, you’ll get more help than you counted on.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 07). Your ability to lead the team is your key to success. An amazing opportunity is offered in December. Romance comes to find you in January and can get serious in February. Dig in and secure the foundation in March. Full speed ahead leads to overseas travel, power in career and personal prestige! Love signs are Taurus and Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 22, 19, 39, 10 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Hopefully, you’re not afraid of your own success because it stretches out before you. Challenging new employment will stimulate you to do your best work. Be flexible with fees; someone cannot afford to pay.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). There’s much to learn on every front, so just look at it all as practice. Relationships get tighter through shared secrets, as long as they’re not about family members. A loved one tests you, and you pass with flying colors.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Jump n, and choose a new direction for a while. You can count on friends to be supportive and objective – for free! The joy of a relationship doubles when you stop over-thinking every move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Lead the way at work. Your career moves impress the right people. Romance needs plenty of breathing room – let things settle. A Cancer couldn’t be crazier about you, and you should know by now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). One who loves you madly requires much of your energy. A movie gives you ideas about how you can make more money. Hold on to receipts. You’ll get whatever info you ask for, so don’t be afraid to ask.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). If you want to get it done, don’t think, just do. Help children come to their own conclusions. Moneymaking tip: When you have the best interests of others at heart, your interest are satisfied as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Invention out of necessity is the theme. A Sagittarius could help you close a deal. You succeed in difficult negotiations because you know you can walk away at any moment. Just be wary of a stranger who says, "Trust me."

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My husband is a little edgy as a person, a trait I always found funny because we share so many of the same opinions and complaints. However, he’s been just plain grouchy and moody lately. Though he doesn’t get mad at me per se, his mood still affects me. My birthday is April 13, 1963, and my husband’s is March 17, 1963. Is there anything I can do to help?"

Mars is infiltrating his chart in such a way as to trigger extra adrenaline and stress, but not to worry – this transit will cease to affect him three weeks from now. In the meantime, you can try to see these little emotional outbursts as positive. He’s letting off steam and dealing with "unprocessed" anger – and who doesn’t have that in this less-than-perfect worlds? It’s harder for him because he’s a Pisces, and all the Martian emphasis may even upset his digestive system. Your fiery nature (Aries) is ruled by Mars, so you find a way to channel the energy of anger more constructively. He’s lucky to have you around in times like these, when you are more empathetic and patient than many others would be.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Janeane Garofalo is a Libran performer with the stereotypical Libran artistic and "cool" factor working for her. This clever actress finds many ways to express her volatile emotions, be it through comedy, serious acting, writing or even drawing. She could show her Libran propensity for fairness and respect for all creatures by becoming a main spokeswoman for a cause relate to canines this year.

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