October 14, 2002

The Capricorn moon and Virgo sun give you an industrious start to the week. There’s still time to do something about those tasks left unfinished last week. If it seems like there’s never any rest, you’re onto something. A breakthrough is coming, so don’t stop now. The brightest ideas come in the evening, when the Aquarius moon takes hold.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ve got amazing energy, and people are drawn to you. If you take a trip into a technical world, read the directions, or you could cause some accidental damage. With a special someone, saying what is on your mind is best.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Analyze all the information before making any work decisions. Politics play a big part now. Quiet time brings a sense of order to your life and the lives of those closest to you. A flirtation gets too hot, so slow down.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be glad later if you’re selfish with your personal time today. Read a good book or plan a home-improvement project. People seem overly critical in the afternoon. Take a deep breath, and go with what you know.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Friends are there when a certain loved one fails to show up the way you want him or her to. Give up the need to be right this afternoon, and life is so much happier. Besides, everyone is allowed one bad day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Desperate decision-making only leads to a situation you will later wish you could get out of. Buy some time. Step back, and look at things later when you’ve got more objectivity. A Libra helps with this.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 14). You support others, and they do the same for you this year. Try on lots of diverse roles – you can do much more than you did last year to stretch your talents and builds your character. Partnerships with Aquarius and Taurus are best. Your financial situation improves in January, and your career picks up in the spring. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 11, 31, 50 and14.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). What you concentrate on will be successful. Home life brings challenges – but none that you’re not up to. Let another Virgo or a Taurus in on your game plan; a team of earth signs is unbeatable.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). The tendency is to anesthetize yourself with too much food or drink. Yes, life can be overwhelming, but you’ll get a huge energy rush if you can deal with it instead of running away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are defined by your choices. Be a bigger person, and encourage loved ones to do the same, even if that means telling them to do the thing they don’t want to do. A walk in the sunshine clears your head.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Take good care of yourself – knowing you, that could include a little trip out of town in the middle of the week. What’s convenient doesn’t always work out, but a little inconvenience won’t kill you!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). That patient one waiting in the corner of your life won’t be so patient today. It’s time to let people go if you’re not serious. Sales are lucky especially big-ticket items, like cars.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Once you figure out what you want, put it out there. There’s nothing sadder than a dream you don’t go for 100 percent. Partners who can’t support you in your mission aren’t really partners to begin with.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The same old thing isn’t good enough today. You’re about to shatter the status quo with radical ideas and exciting new aspirations. Hanging out with people who think big helps. You deserve comforts tonight.

ASTROLOGICAL STYLEWATCH (PART ONE OF FIVE): Each sign has its own ideas of what feels terrific to wear and what looks fabulous. Here are some zodiac-specific tips for cultivating your look, whether you want to class it up, hep it up or just plain hep it up. ARIES: Curiosity is one of your defining characteristics, and because of this, you’re the first to make adventurous moves on the fashion front. Others might be able to sport the same look month after month, but your patience wears thin, and you’ve got to try new things. The trouble is, it’s hard on your bank account. Consider vintage-clothing shops and thrifts-store finds – celebrities do it! Also, look for online deals and wholesale prices. TAURUS: Your eye for luxury won’t let you say no when the right (incredibly expensive) item drifts your way. That’s all right, though, because you actually save money in the long run with pieces that are made so well you can wear them over and over. Spending more on shoes and leather accessories, such as belts and handbags, pays off. To change things up for minimal cost, invest in some inexpensive tops, scarves or hats that will add a bit of whimsy to your classic style.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rhythm is in the blood of mover and shaker Gloria Estefan, who continues to reign as the queen of Latin American music. Virgo is an excellent sign for musicians, lending a talent for timing and what they call "feel" – that special sense of beat that cannot be taught. She could surprise even herself with another addition to the family – news she gets in January!

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