February 05, 2003

The Aries moon in combination with Aquarian planets keeps the atmosphere upbeat and interesting. Prepare to explore some wacky ideas about how to make work more fun. Perhaps none of them has to do with getting anything done, but bonding with colleagues shouldn’t be underrated, either. Check out a local gym, YMCA or night school.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your charisma is high – romance follows you wherever you go. Others try to label you, but you can’t be easily categorized. Tonight brings the chance to compete for the affection of someone special.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Closing the deal makes life easier. Not finalizing the deal, on the other hand, is endlessly frustrating,. Work on communication skills to give yourself the best shot at the rewards you deserve. A sweet Cancer helps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Keep your word. Make sure that customers get goods on time. Someone close to you is perhaps m ore influential than is healthy for you. Personal goals should be the factor to consider before making a financial decision.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Anything worthwhile is worth fighting for, so don’t shy away from challenges. Doing favors cheerfully strengthens a relationship. You’ve got an increased desire for luxuries that will eventually be affordable, so don’t go into debt now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The sheer volume of your work is impressive. Get someone else to proofread, though, because you’re past being objective. A computer program can do some of your tedious work.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 05). This will be a year when expectations are met; life will soon live up to the picture you’ve painted in your mind’s eye. Emphasis on family and tradition will lead to success next month. Schooling is probably necessary. You are bit by the love bug in May. Cancer and Gemini are particularly fun to purse, making you feel like the sexiest person alive! Your lucky numbers are: 4, 22, 14, 39 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22). A power change is featured. Step back, and wait to see where the cards fall before answering to anyone. Be smart, ask around, and don’t get in too deep with any one method, or you’ll be blind to your options.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). It’s hard to know what you want, but you definitely know what you don’t want. Putting too much emphasis on material possessions is the most dangerous thing you can do to a romantic relationship. Keep an open mind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Pull out those untried ideas. You can better communicate what you need with a little help from a Leo (who makes a dramatic and memorable point on your behalf). Encouraging people pump you up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). At work, it’s back to square one, but at least you know what doesn’t work now. When someone remembers the little things, it makes a big difference. Longtime bachelors or bachelorettes feel differently about love after tonight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Vary your schedule to get some perspective on the way you spend your time. If you’re honest with yourself, you’ll see the ways you’ve been blocking your success. A class will help you improve your overall production.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Focus on family, work responsibilities, and making the homestead functional and comfortable. Being with someone who hardly knows you will show you something about yourself. You could fall deeply in love with a Capricorn.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You outshine even the highest-profile people now. Viable ideas are all around – keep your eyes peeled, and be open to many influences. A loved one tries to be supportive but may miss the mark.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Scorpio with a fraternal twin brother (who is, obviously, a Scorpio too, born a few minutes after me). I do not understand, from an astrological point of view, why he is so different from me. He steals, he lies, and he has very few friends, probably due to the stealing and lying. I, on the other hand, am honest and have a full social life, loving family, and a fantastic job. I would like to help him without getting caught in his little games. How can Scorpio twins be so different?"

The powerful concentration of Scorpio energy in your charts indicates you are both sensitive, complicated people. That these intense energies have manifested so differently in each of you will not surprise any astrologer. Aspects of those who are tempted by criminal behavior are sometimes the same aspects found in the charts of those who are highly motivated. The main inner difference between you and your brothers is self-esteem. Your supersensitive natures simply reacted differently to the knocks received during your formative years. The best thing you can do to help him is offer unconditional love, but NOT money or job opportunities. He must find the straight and narrow path on his own.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Alan Cumming is a witty Aquarius who can often be spotted on society pages as well as in several movies a year. Last year, he wrote, directed and starred in "The Anniversary Party" with his Aquarius friend Jennifer Jason Leigh. With two clever Aquarians on one project, no wonder it was such a success. The popular twosome got their famous friends to show up on screen and play themselves.

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