January 18, 2003

Sensual stars make this a slow moving, stop-and-smell-the-roses type of day. The Taurus moon, the Capricorn sun and Mercury are all earth-sign placements that ground us in a common reality. Strong soul connections with others spring from very mundane, everyday occurrences like doing laundry, gardening, going for a walk. Simplicity is sexy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Facing a family dilemma? You’ll win by staying out of it completely – it’s easy! Also, if doing a little business this afternoon, don’t offer your opinion too readily, and you’ll make the sale. Keep things light, and let them come to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Something you read gives you a brilliant idea – everyone is impressed when you show you’ve got your finger on the pulse. Restructure a love relationship, or let it go, but don’t let things stay mediocre.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). As it stands, your proposal is slightly larger than partners will buy into. Scale it down, and you’re successful. A fabulous mood hits you tonight. Turn up the music, and get ready to spend a night socializing and networking.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Explore a new hobby, and you make an exciting breakthrough. Conservative spending on entertainment, food and just plain stuff allows you to pay off a bill. Tonight’s date could end up being the love of your life!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A partners wants to know you’re as passionate about the goal as he or she is. Then, the real support comes into play. If someone asks for advice in an area you know little about, it’s a lucky sign to move in that direction.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 18). This year, your connection with your inner voice is so strong, it enables you to attract what you focus on. Be disciplined, and success will be yours. You’ll be more satisfied with your career after your promotion in April. Personal triumphs brings money and a fabulous summer vacation. Your best signs for love are Taurus and Sagittarius. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 2, 11, 25 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Counteract a tendency to stiffen up in a competitive situation by making it a point to be very relaxed. Ask for a favor – it’s no big deal to someone else, but to you, it means everything! Schmoozing can be quite profitable.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Love is exactly what you needed to motivate you in other areas, especially your career. Spending time with thrifty friends will make it easy for you to stick to your financial plan. Tonight, tell your fantastic story.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). That lucky call won’t come twice – take an hour to formulate winning answers. Couples could use more time alone. Tonight is especially sexy when you are with other water signs (Cancer and Pisces).

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll enjoy special rapport with a loved one, which is worth more than gold. Because you appreciate the good times, you get more of them. A quiet evening is romantic; spiritual values are emphasized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A little work during your downtime goes a long way to getting ahead. Seize an opportunity to hone skills and specialize. It’s easy to learn new things because you’re not afraid to admit what you don’t know.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Many will tell you they know better, but you should rely on your own experience. The climate is good for buying, renting or selling property. A perfect blend of what you want and what’s good for you makes for a satisfying evening.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Adventures in love are thrilling. Ad adjustment in your living situation is made successfully. Someone really gets on your nerves, but you’ll come out ahead if you don’t resort to insult. Do what you can to de-escalate problems.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Gemini, and my boyfriend and I have been living together for four months. He is a Sagittarius. Will we have a good future together?"

Living together is a big step toward creating a future together, especially for Sagittarius, who is more afraid of being pinned down than any other sing. You’re a bit of a commitment-phobe, too, so at least you can be empathetic when he resists every little move toward melding your lives together. Since you both are mutable signs, you should be careful to avoid becoming apathetic by making definite plans that excite you both.

"I’m an Aquarius currently working as a waitress. I’m interested in travel and have been looking at a school that could train me to be a flight attendant. I’m also looking at schools that teach nursing. What do you think of these career ideas?"

As an Aquarius, your element is air, and so you would enjoy a career involving flying. However, in your individual chart, nursing is a special talent, as shown by your Venus in Pisces (one of the signs of health care). Science is full of famous Aquarians, so the studies you’ll need in order to be a good nurse will come naturally to you.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The public-image sector of Kid Rock’s natal chart rings out in a new way, signifying that he will be seen in a different light in2003 – perhaps as an actor. This smart Capricorn knows when it’s time to make a change, which is why it shouldn’t have been a surprise to see him at the Country Music Awards in 2002. Capricorn natives don’t like to reinvent themselves but do it out of necessity.

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