October 29, 2002

The Taurus moon provides a bit of stability after the outpouring of emotion last night. It’s tempting to try to put the pieces of a puzzle together, but your questions now are only the tip of the iceberg. You’ll be learning so much more in the next three weeks that it’s best to just examine what you’re facing today instead of poking around for more.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If a partner says you’ve overspent, do the hardest thing of all – listen up, and consider suggestions for change. Emotional strength and stamina are yours to use as you muscle through difficult tasks.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Invest. Your instincts are right on the money. Stop trying to compete for the attention of someone dear. You already have it. Singles follow their special interests straight to love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your powers of visualization are strong. If you combine that with practical action, you’re poised to make a lot of money today. But don’t let matters of the heart go unattended in the process.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The same old routine could use an inspiration infusion, and a vivid fantasy of the future does the trick. Curb spending to build the financial buffer you need. Being extremely organized requires time set aside for planning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Part of being in a partnership is being clear about what you expect. When needs aren’t met, you’ve got to speak up. It feels harsh, but you are actually being kind if you express disappointment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (October 29). Keep aspirations high, as your biggest obstacle this year is the tendency to undercut yourself at the bidding table. Singles go on plenty of dates in the next six weeks due to a change in confidence and perhaps a makeover in the next three weeks. Your soul mate is a Leo or Aquarius. January brings the victory at work you’ve been waiting for. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 31, 50, 33 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Exceptionally creative vibes call for plenty of follow-through; you can win big if you make the right game plan and stick to it. Handle surprises with grace. By now, you’ve figured out that the only thing constant is change.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). The routine moves smoothly now, but do some proactive work so that there won’t be complications tomorrow. Discuss new developments with an experienced Leo or Pisces. Software might make your life easier.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re reminded what a lot of work love can be – and then later reminded why the rewards are so worth your effort. It all gets worked out in the end, but you’re judged on how valiantly you act under pressure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Great treatment is what you deserve and what you get, too, if you adhere to your standards. A quiet "no" is all it takes to get someone off your back, more or less permanently, so be sure first!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Getting organized helps you feel in control of the financial flow – perhaps with computer accounting or a new system for filing receipts. Loved ones need to learn more about what you like, or communication suffers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Good ideas are a dime a dozen, but follow-through will get you anywhere you want to go. Aggressive momentum also keeps love flourishing. If you believe someone is right for you, don’t give up. A Gemini or Libra is playful.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Insist on honesty from the one who likes to play games. It’s lucky to seek the opinion of an Aries or Libra (encouraging mentors and possibly passionate love interests, too) when you’re stymied.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am a 40-year-old female Taurus. I have five children and a husband of 22 years. I want to know anything you can tell me about what is to come in my future years."

You are mature beyond your 40 years and might feel that anything that happens now is totally different lifetime from the first 40 years. Indeed, you never really got to know yourself as a creative woman beyond your substantial ability as a mother. This is how you define yourself and will continue to define yourself until the year 2005, when you decide there is an even deeper level of contribution you can make – as impossible as that sounds. Being a mother is so important a job that it’s hard to imagine how anything could take its place. Nothing really will, but you’ll transfer the leadership and love you have learned in this capacity to better the greater society. As far as exactly what you will be doing, it has to do with building the psyches of lost souls, as well as building a product. Your talent for planting and anything to do with wood will not go untapped.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Actor Jeff Goldblum could become the voice of a much-loved animated character this year. His Libran charm comes across whether he’s on screen or off. Applying that to his personal life will be the challenge for him and other Libran men born in 1952, who will be wanting adventure and thrills this winter and need loved ones to either come along for the ride or at least not stop the action.

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