March 19, 2003

Mercury has made communication a bit more interesting in a roundabout way. The fun in speculation and gossip is about to go away, though, and in its place comes clarity, correct information and a whooping dose of the stark, naked truth. Not a bad trade, and just in the nick of time, as we were about to start believing the stories we made up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Get back in charge of your life. Break out with a new attitude toward work. A different approach to money helps your bottom line. Blast romance out of a rut; if you want to hear wedding bells, say so!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you’re ready to be a leader, prove it by initiating the next move. You’ll be supported by enough people to make a difference. Learning something new will draw interesting folks into your sphere; some are generous with cash.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). A leap of faith is required to get an old situation on its feet again or to take on the adventure of something totally new. Moving along life’s road with friends and partners is worth the compromise it takes.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). A choice you make this morning determines the course of future finances. A money pro gives you sound advice – shelf your ego, and heed professional tips. People will rise up to a new standard when given the chance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Steering home activities to please demanding people won’t work; they’ll always want more. It’s time to do things for the right reason – because you really want to! Nourish your inner whimsy; let yourself play and have fun.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (March 19). You shine; fantastic ideas come in the next 15 days. Speculative business enterprises pay off in April. New love is discovered in April. Libra and Capricorn make ideal partners. Creative people change tracks during the summer when other lifestyle transitions cast a different perspective on art. Travel in September brings financial contacts. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 39, 22, 5 and 3.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your discipline will set an excellent example for children or co-worker. It’s about time you reward yourself. Spoken money commitments are unreliable; get agreements on paper and legally approved.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). An understand approach works. Clients, bosses and underlings are all influenced by your smooth style and charm. What they are really responding to is your ability to make others feel terrific about themselves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s n early time to reveal the ace you’ve got up your sleeve. Even you can become exhausted by too much work, so take time out! Love will be easier if you emphasize friendship and what you have in common.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The turn your relationship takes today is a lucky one. You’ll be surprised at what someone really thinks. Seize the chance to use your originality and imagination, which you often underestimate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You have exceptionally good money-making prospects once you improve the efficiency of communication systems. Be sure and ask if your words were fully understood. Your sweetheart could use a thoughtful gesture.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Tenacity is the key to romance now. Keep after a potential sweetie – even if you think you’d rather not make the call. Writing and selling are featured, and you’re extremely adept at both.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You are as lucky as you are positive. Reaching for one of life’s landmarks (like buying a house) causes you to re-evaluate your priorities. Let a partner call the shots for a few days while you take time to sort out your feelings.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Sagittarian woman, born Nov. 30, 1961, who is in love with a Cancer man born July 7, 1958. We’ve been involved for a year and a half. Is there any hope for the relationship to last? I don’t have time to mess around."

There is much you admire about one another, and you also feel you have a lot in common with this man, though there’s not much evidence of this. It’s more of a meeting of the spirit and a sense of home you find in one another. That said, this relationship is not without complications. You admire his outgoing charm (moon in Gemini, Mercury in Leo), and he’s got a drive to make money, which he does proficiently. Ultimately, you know he’ll be much luckier with you by his side in a marriage capacity. But, sometimes, you feel you just don’t speak the same language. Communicating well, consistently, calmly and tenderly is your ticket to making this relationship last. You should also know that though he may not show it, he can be intensely jealous. Your job is to convince him that you’re true, that you hold his interest dear to your heart and that you are always thinking about him. Cancers are complex creatures, and they need lots of security.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Charming, innovative and popular are typical Aquarian characteristics, and George Stephanopoulos fits that profile. His role in politics has been such a crowd pleaser, he’s now the host of his own television show. Aquarian politicians have a talent for getting people involved in government who normally aren’t interested. This is because they present complicated information in a way people can understand.

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