February 27, 2003

The Pisces sun loves to focus on our emotions, and under today’s planetary influences, this could happen at the expense of the stark truth. How we feel always distorted our experience of things, and we remember details that support our feelings, even if they don’t paint a realistic picture. But remember: Everyone else has feelings, too.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Carry out the plan – don’t switch your approach when you hit the rock middle section. Work conditions might be less than ideal, but this only gives you a way to prove your dedication. Adverse situations illuminate true character.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Ambitious bulls will be moving up the success ladder. If you think this means you, and nothing happens, it may be time to get more honest about your level of determination. What can you do to turn it up to a 10?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Handling the rough spots shows your true grit. Frustrations revolve around transportation, getting and giving correct information, and things you’ve done to earn the respect of loved ones.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Selecting partners will be one of the most defining qualities of your journey, so choose well! Friends and loved ones in your support group might let you down now, but that’s no reason to give up on them entirely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are most efficient when you can work at our own pace. Take heart in the knowledge that if you keep going in this direction, you’ll eventually get what you want, regardless of what others are doing. Keep careful records.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 27). This year, many Pisces people go through a complete image makeover to attract a specific love – the positive changes are lasting. Check out self-employment possibilities in the next six weeks. Summer education brings improvement on all levels. Everything seems to bring out your best in August; singles meet lasting love. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 19, 35, 22 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No one lives in a vacuum. As much as you’d like to think you’re immune to what affects the more volatile people in your life, these things influence you, too. Finding healthy ways to cope will be the order of the day.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). If you’re honest and objective, you’ll notice that some people (as much as you love them) spin ‘round and ‘round and never get anywhere in life. Rededicate yourself to that objectives that was once so important to you. Set deadlines.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). By working hard, you you’re your own luck! Abundance is a direct assault of diligent, ethical efforts. Partners may overspend or overuse credit cards. Instead of trying to control them, get to the root of the problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). A financial dream is in reach. Strive for fairness with youngsters, though it’s harder for you in the short term. Eventually, you’ll be thanked (and in the long term you’ll be honored). Music is a source of tranquility and inspiration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The day gets off to an exciting start – your request is granted! But by the afternoon, you might wonder why you asked in the first place. This is just a case of the jitters. Shrug it off. Your love life comes into focus tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Wanting more than you can afford doesn’t have to drag you down. Don’t let financial issues enslave you. You have success when you decide to change a habit, no matter what! Make the best use of time and money.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Many Pisces people h it the "tipping point" today – in other words, the payoff! But with plenty of money coming in, it slips through your fingers just as fast. Make the decision to sock some away immediately.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Pisces, Libra rising with moon in Leo. I am planning to go back to school and am having trouble deciding if Business/Psychology or Speech Pathology/Psychology is the best path, is there something in my astrological make up that makes it had for me to chose a career field? Please advise."

Well, the Libra rising doesn’t help in that regard. Libra, by nature, vacillates – but for good reason. There are a lot of factors that go into such a choice, and each has to be considered. Mostly, Libra loves the judging process and will use decision making as a vehicle to exercise her sense of fairness. That said, I think you’re making too big a deal over the choice. You’ll be surprised to know that the job you wind up with will be the same whether you choose Business or Speech Pathology as your major. You’ll enjoy both courses of study, so just do the one that draws you in at the moment, flip a coin, or ask someone off the street. It doesn’t matter. When you complete your studies, your new job will entail a degree of performing, presenting cases to a board, or making speeches at conferences. So it will be beneficial to take some public speaking classes along the way.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jennifer Love Hewitt managed a move last year that few actors can pull off. She actually got a song in regular rotation on mainstream radio! With mars in the sign of Aquarius, her talent for music overtook the odds set forth by the difficulty of the cross-media jump. I predict that Hewitt could send ex-boyfriend John Mayer into a jealous fit by dating a high-profile, hunky country music star this year.

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