January 07, 2003

Sagittarian influences can be an exhilarating rush. This might also be experienced as a stressful feeling that you’re behind in the game. Adrenaline alone can’t sustain our best interest for very long. The Pisces moon has a tendency to turn the little things into a big deal, while it turns the big deal into an inconsequential happening.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Whether it’s finding a baby sitter, covering your financial obligations or fixing a terrible relationship mistake, salvation is close at hand. Being a good person doesn’t have to be so ethereal a process.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You show up strong. Today’s opportunities seem a lot like throwing a life preserver out to a drowning man. When you help someone just when he or she needs it the most, you’ll be remembered kindly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Know what you’re dealing with in no uncertain terms. Seeing it the way your boss sees it will be half the battle. Being eager to help is one thing – being able to help is equally important. A sweet Sagittarius is featured.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s a challenge to get the privacy you’d like. Get on the phone early in the day, and then, don’t answer it this afternoon while you concentrate on what needs to be done in your own world. A hot home-cooked meal hits the spot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Some people say, "It’s the little things," but for you, it’s the bottom line that counts now. If you’re not sure, ask. Those who are vague with you are waving a red flag. Pay attention.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 07). When your heart is full, your life is fulfilled. Don’t let family members down this month, and your good fortune continues in 2003. February brings a strange chain of events that leads to a career win. Singles find true love with a Taurus or Capricorn in February. The same month, couples take a big step, possibly involving living arrangements. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 19, 29, 45 and 52.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Spread the credit around to the appropriate areas, and no one gets mad. Younger folks make breakthroughs that you’ll be happy you’re a part of. Tonight’s romantic gesture is only a small part of what’s to come.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Variety is easy to get with your eclectic group of friends. Even one new activity a week will open your world entirely to new modes of thought. Thinking differently is the key to changing what you don’t like about your environment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Relating to others is the theme. With all of your life experience, it’s fun to find out you can talk with anyone. Take care of your clients’ needs this morning, and your entire week goes smoothly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). What’s making you tired is not your work but your resistance to work. Do some soul searching this afternoon. The need for quiet contemplation is high, even if you only have 15 minutes to dedicate to such a task.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Determination alone won’t bring about the sale. Use an easygoing approach. The more people can relax around you, the more you’ll learn about their lives. This builds a bond that lives past the sale you are trying to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). What you pay for now eventually pays for itself. Training is featured – you learn quickly. Share what you know right away, and you cement your new knowledge. Someone eccentric sheds light on an everyday dilemma.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Re-work your plan instead of giving up. Even if you think you’ve failed yourself, it’s only an experiment. Now, you know another way NOT to do things. This is no time to punish yourself. Get back on track.

2003 ASTROLOGICAL SPECIAL FOR SAGITTARIUS: This year, your resources double with the demand for what you’re offering. Everyone is impressed with your acute sense of purpose. Someone equally self-possessed could convince you to partner up in January. Successful teams are what get you the gold in February. Explore your artistic side as March comes around. You’ve got real talent, and once you find the right audience, you’ll realize there is money to be made. Every bit counts, and you’ll be a shrewd saver in April. Travel in June starts a relationship that will be quite long lived. Because you see opportunities where others can’t, the summer is lucrative. Follow-through is key. Computer skills, decorating or a physical sport are among the activities that will attract love in July. You’re sexy when you’re learning something new. You’ll influence family with your every decision through the end of the summer, so take it slow, think it through, and communicate. You will be needed and leaned on through September because you are the strong one. Take care of yourself extremely well, even if it means a special treat in November. Fantastically lucky signs are Aquarius, Gemini and Aries.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Katie Holmes is a television actress who is terrific on the large scene, though we’ve only seen the start of her big career. Born under lucky Sagittarius, this Jupiter-driven girl will get major attention for a role she plays in a film about a totally different culture than the one she grew up in. Sagittarius people whine when they can show how easily they adapt to foreign situations.

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