January 29, 2003

Working the plan doesn’t have to take a big, disciplined effort. Since you really want to succeed, the next step to take should be a natural progression that feels good. The Capricorn moon makes it easier to figure out who has the power to help. Political moves are wise moves now, as long as they don’t oppose your values.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Mistakes involve the computer, so double-check your work. A casual conversation this afternoon reveals exactly what you need to know. Listen up! Half of your social charm now is asking questions. Luckily, you’re naturally curious.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Reconsider the direction a relationship is taking, but don’t throw everything away just because adjustments are needed. Depending too much on a relative puts you in a vulnerable position. Communication gets you out of a rut.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Long-range and short-term goals are at odds. Look into any opposing forces you’ve got going, and do something to reconcile them. Your energy s precious and not to be wasted. Extravagant friends cost you time and money.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Emotional approaches work where logic fails. You’re terrific at changing gars but may need to wait for a partner to catch up. Be patient. Delays or postponements are lucky. Joint enterprises bring quick profits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Work on primary goals, and try not to get sidetracked. Adversaries back down. Your business intuition is correct. Be firm with teens; they take advantage otherwise. Different perspectives are a great benefit.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (January 29). This year, opportunities are all around you, and all you have to do is reach out and take them! Singles snag Mr. or Ms. Wonderful using the dose of charm they possess in the next two months. February is a good moth to ask for more money or find a new job altogether Hold back on major investments until April. Your lucky numbers this year are: 23, 30, 44, 46 and 55.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Victory on the job could mean a temporary hold on romance. Your absence or preoccupation makes someone even more wild about you. You’ll have the means to pay back your debts, so stop worrying.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Put your best food forward, ignoring those critical inner voices, which are not only exaggerated but based on information that no longer applies. The light is green for pleasure jaunts or education field trips with kids.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You may be elected team leader, but that doesn’t mean you asked for the job. Carefully consider your boundaries in relationships. Romance blossoms through connecting with friends or going somewhere different.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Align yourself with forces of change. Make sure everyone is contributing before you let others in on your success. Powerful people who enjoy your company can now catapult you into wonderful new opportunities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Romance is sweet, but something from the past could cause interference. Whatever you’ve promised must be delivered, or there are consequences. Friendship has its ups and downs, but you gain from going with the flow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The future will be brighter if you learn the latest developments in your field. New friends are waiting for a chance to get to know you better. Your heart reaches out to an attractive but troubled romantic prospect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your personal life is more exciting than you’d like. If you want a peaceful, productive vibe, don’t hang out with overly dramatic people. An adjustment in your spending habits will allow you to buy less and feel richer.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My problem is my boyfriend. It’s been almost three years, and I still doubt his love for me. He doesn’t show any affection toward me in public. He treats me as his old friend in front of other people. He says he just wants to act professional and doesn’t want to do anything that older people would disapprove of. While that makes sense, I can’t help but feel he’s just not proud of me. Plus, he looks at other women we’re together. Sometimes, we break up, but a few hours later, we get back together because he says he doesn’t want to lose me. How can I change his attitude, and what can you say about our relationship? He’s an Aries, and I’m a Leo."

Lose him. Aries men can be wonderful, but sometimes, it takes them a while to act maturely and learn the rules of love. He is terrified of being alone, and that is the only reason he stays in relationship. The emotional scars that this relationship carries with it will be very damaging to you in the long run. He needs to learn to be alone, and you need to learn to set your standards higher. Break up with him, or it’s worse because Leo takes a longer time to heal when the other person does the breaking up.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Natalie Cole is keeping to an intense touring schedule this year as she promotes her new songs. This year, friends [n high places lead her to make business decisions that are sound for the long term without affecting her very much in the short term. Aquarian women born in 1950 are in a building phase, taking steps to create a distant utopia they’ll enjoy in their golden years.

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