December 17, 2002

The wee hours of the morning features the passage of the moon into Sagittarius. When the sun and moon are in the same train, congruency between thought, feeling and deed makes life easier to handle. What seemed like a stress yesterday is now just a part of an elaborate game. Handling things in a more playful manner will help you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Implementing a new plan requires help from family and friends. Withhold criticism, and wait your turn. Insist that family members pitch in with household tasks. Romance is high on your list – a quiet dinner at home rejuvenates.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Romance can sweep away any who are willing to be swept. Lose the skepticism; it’s only a barrier between you and good fortune. Exciting prospects are real, but don’t make any fast moves.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Friendship may be turning into true love. Your recognition and reputation are highlighted; others are impressed by what they hear. Make sure to give the benefit of the doubt to a family member.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Being good-natured doesn’t mean being taken advantage of. Be more assertive, and let people know when you already have plans or are too busy to socialize. A Leo gives you much-needed help on a difficult decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Flirtation with a co-worker could have dire consequences, so watch out. Don’t let someone else steal the spotlight. Use your hardworking skills to get the boss’ attention. In your personal life, getting even won’t accomplish anything.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (December 17). Surround yourself with people and things you enjoy this year. A love relationship reaches a point of decision in January. Steady work in February takes you one step close to your financial goals. Romance begun March gathers speed and intensity by the new year. Partnering with a Taurus or Virgo makes your love life full and your career exciting. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 22, 50, 4 and 16.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Inner strength comes from quiet contemplation – take a few minutes for yourself. Possible delays are unavoidable, so don’t stress out. Everybody gets to where they need to be and learns what they need to know.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Personal contacts prove to be lucky financially. Make all monetary decisions face to face. Others may be implying more than they actually know, so be slightly skeptical. The love you give today brings healing to everyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Confidential items need discreet handling, or you’ll end up with a foot in it. Maybe the truth should come out into the open, but it is really up to you to know when? Make a big decision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Sign on the line. It’s time to make a firm commitment. The hidden agenda of a colleague will become clear to you now. It’s easy to become carried away by emotion in personal matters; calm down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Health worries fade once the situation has been analyzed accurately. Make plans that include a bit of adventure; and save time to explore the inner territory of your mind. Extreme are to be avoided.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Think big love and material abundance. The stakes seem high where career choices are concerned, but you can handle the leadership requirements if you stay in close touch with personal values and ideals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you’ve been disillusioned with life, take heart. Opportunities are about to swing wide open, as lucky Jupiter unlocks them for you. Benefits, though, are more what you make of them than what they actually are.

2003 ASTROLOGICAL SPECIAL FOR GEMINI: This year, you’ve got the most brilliant solutions – apply them, and win. Your mind plays tricks on you in January, testing the boundaries you’ve set for yourself. Your intuitive knowledge is much more accurate than you give it credit for. Acting on it will bring powerful results. Give in to what your heart wants. You can go to the bank with what you learn from fellow air signs (Libra and Aquarius) in February. March is for figuring out a way to live peacefully in your home. Move the furniture paint, and shake things up. Any investment that makes your environment more beautiful has numerous benefits. People show you how much they trust you in April. Money from friendly alliances or a handshake business arrangement could be enough to fund your travel in July. The greater the distance, the more fun you’ll have. Keep it simple in August. Throw out the old (stuff, relationships, ideas about yourself), and hold onto only what is really working in your life. Demand that your loved ones are honest with you in September – a major growing time for relationships. Many make the big commitment at the end of September.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Christian music crossover artist Amy Grant tours to support a new CD this year that rides the charts of her category. Sagittarius loves to break into different markets, and as far as business goes, natives of this sign are more satisfied with success in other markets than they are by accomplishing the top goal in the category they originally set out to conquer.

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