January 26, 2003

The Aquarius sun urges us to rise beyond the petty and mundane. The little details of life only drag us down. With a broader perspective, we can get where we’re going with half the effort. The bird’s eye view of the world reveals all kinds of shortcuts. It’s a friendly afternoon. Be open, smile, and say hello. A perfect stranger could ask to buy your ideas.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Romance in transition has your head spinning. Marriage is not out of the question. Redecorate your pad, and get some clarity. You’ve got plenty of junk you don’t use, and it’s just weighing you down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Invest in your mind. The latest technology will help you meet personal goals. Positive thinkers in your midst help keep you on track. Financial pressure is in your mind. Have a little faith, get organized, and figure out what you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You express yourself beautifully. Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to make a toast, introduction or sales pitch on behalf of someone else. You need a challenge tonight. Games highlight your aggressive side.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The temptation to second-guess a partner is best left alone – give your special someone a little credit. Sweetness inspires family members to act in kind. Your talent is real, but you need to believe it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). After such a social weekend, you may be dry for conversational fodder. Go to the bookstore, and find facts about your town you didn’t know. Friends hook you up with decent romantic prospects if you ask.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 26). This year, you make up the rules, and everyone else has to adjust. Tap into your spirit of adventure in February, exploring a totally new interest such as dance, comedy or art. This brings lucky friendships into your realm and hot dates for singles. Career shifts come in March – the position you’ve been wanting is suddenly available. Your lucky numbers this year are: 11, 6, 28, 34 and 53.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Be careful about what you say to that sensitive someone. Your truth has extra sting. Tonight, tune in; intuition hasn’t been this hot for a month or so, and you are ready to figure out what is going on with your love life.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Kick back, and visit with loved ones. You’ve got luck between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for getting the tedious stuff out of the way. If you don’t know how to go about a task, look to someone who does.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Relationships start to look up as your actions reflect more and more the person you are on the inside. Drama, excitement and adventure are on the menu for those who dare to order. Impart wisdom, even if others seem deaf to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Take on honest look at finances, pulling out your paperwork and the whole nine yards. Your modus operandi changes when you pursue the subject in more depth. A drive to destinations unknown is pleasurable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People tugging in opposite directions can make home life complicated. Your family wants more energy than you feel like giving, but you’ll regret it if you turn away now. Just surrender and help out. Rest and contemplate tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Ignore flying rumors, and keep your cool in the face of changing conditions; you stand to gain while others learn their lesson. A relative gives you access to his or her money when you prove you can handle it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You bring the whole group up with your energy! Make arrangements to do something about the kitchen, or you’ll throw money down the drain eating out too often. A color change or deep cleaning helps your enthusiasm.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: This is a fantastic week for getting back to your roots, acknowledging how far you’ve come and re-evaluating the road ahead. The sun’s position in Aquarius zaps your mind with totally far-out solutions to the same old problems. One of them is bound to work. If you’re willing to be a little crazy, the world opens up to you. Everyone is attracted to an eccentric! The moon in Scorpio at the top of the week tips the emotional scales up, down and up again. Maintaining your equilibrium happens by spending more time in quiet thought. Examine your feelings about an important relationship. Discoveries made Monday or Tuesday while the moon is in Sagittarius can drastically improve your lifestyle. Wednesday, romantic partners pull dramatic tricks because they need the attention. Giving unsolicited attention before this occurs is good preventative medicine. What is growing in your life – whether it be a beautiful garden or a burgeoning new relationship – requires your time on Friday. Giving your time and nurture to its development will yield fast, satisfying results. Saturday, the moon in friendly Aquarius makes it the perfect time to party!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Rob Zombie is a multitalented Capricorn. He could create a comic book this year that will eventually be considered fine art. Capricorn people have impossibly high standards for themselves and others, which is why they are often so successful. In the case of Zombie, this has caused clashes in the movie business, but ultimately, he’ll get to produce things his way, and all will be worth the confrontation.

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