January 27, 2003

With the energy of Sagittarius driving our emotions, it’s a day of instant karma and fast results. If you feel like whatever you do isn’t enough, you could be right – so just live with the fact that there will always be room for improvement. Now is the time to put profits right back into business. If not, they are quickly frittered away.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Added responsibility comes from being the favorite. Your irritable mood in the afternoon gets downright annoying to a mate if you don’t make an effort to change it. Advice comes from all sides, but listen to yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stretch the boundaries. Change is positive and gradual. You’ve got the gift to gab; use it to talk your way into a better job. Settle debts as soon as you can. Romance is met while running errands. A Leo is enamored of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). New offers may pull you away from the people who’ve figured prominently in your past decision-making. Take time alone to dream; you are very lucky when you close the rest of the world out and concentrate.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A clear sense of purpose stays with you from morning to night. Business associations are renewed. Pass on a piece of family advice to the next generation. Getting to know a neighbor helps you in the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Speak up to loved ones about how you want to be treated. A former boss could re-hire you. It’s a friendly, romantic day, and you are the center of attention. Trust your intuition in love, especially with Virgos and Capricorns.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 27). Count your blessings, and they are abundantly added to this year. In the next seven weeks, you find a new job that pays top dollar. In love, the more you give, the more you get, especially in April. Singles meet romance, possibly Cancer or Pisces. Part-time employment will turn into a perfect work situation by July. Your lucky numbers this year are: 2, 49, 31, 28 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The adjustment period is over; you reach a new and mutually satisfying understanding. There is no real right or wrong, only what is best for those involved. Pay a friend back. Keep your secret to yourself, as friends may spill it.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Relax! Molehills tend to resemble mountains, but the pile of laundry or other drudgery isn’t nearly so large or taxing as it appears. Get a closer look at the work a younger associate is turning in – you might be inspired.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Frustrations add fuel to your fire. Don’t let the super-confident whiz intimidate you; apply for a job that sounds just right for you. By afternoon, you’re feeling quite in control. Do for others tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your eye for detail is superb. Bring daring ideas up at work, and let your imagination rule in romance, too. Children are the focus in the evening. Help them with homework, but don’t do it for them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A return to the basics is the theme. Research the right tools you need for your work. Focus on activities that benefit people as a whole rather than just you. A Scorpio thinks you’re sexy!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You earn more money by concentrating on giving great service. You’ll get by, even if others are late in paying you back, so don’t waste time worrying. A romantic interest isn’t sure how to win you over.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s no need to hurry – you’re right on schedule. When you get to the goal, you’ll look back and be grateful for the delay. Avoid confrontation, and don’t waste time in petty quarrelling.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "Since 1995, I’ve been reading your horoscope and very quickly noticed the accuracy of your readings in the way they related to my life. What can you tell aboout an Aries born April 10, 1970?"

What an asset you are to the people in your life! Your boss and/or clients love your Taurus planets are key – you are your word, and your word is as solid as the most honorable among us. It’s a little disappointing that others can’t be as steadfast. In fact, you attract people who need help in that area. Last year, you really learned the difference between givers and takers, and you are continuing to weed out people who feast on and drain away your valuable resources. This year, you must be very careful about whom you let in. Make sure people have something to offer you, in terms of their ability to help you build your self-esteem, work on your creativity and make you feel generally terrific about who you are. Marriage to a Libra or Pisces will add richness to your life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: After the success of her last movie, "The Anniversary Party," Jennifer Jason Leigh will likely spend 2003 writing with various big Hollywood names. Exploring options as a producer/writer/director won’t detract from her first love of acting, though, and she will stick to projects she can star in. She could be the obsession of someone in a foreign royal family, as her sex appeal is off the charts in March.

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