April 06, 2003

The Virgo moon lays on the exacting energy so thick that even normally mellow folks become perfectionists. Detailed work gets due praise. Painful minutia and micromanaging also become part of the equation. Be careful not to work things to death. The person who is able to recognize the point of diminishing returns will be the wisest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Just when you think you’ve come to the end of the road in a relationship, it takes a turn for the better. Someone who is important to your financial future waltzes right into your life. Greet newcomers with plenty of warmth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You won’t believe what’s out there for you. Just keep looking for a better situation, and you’ll see. Loved ones may overstep boundaries, believing that your best interest is at stake.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Leave early for appointments, so you appear relaxed and confident. Interesting developments on the romantic front have you more focused on what you’re saying with the way you move and speak. A Scorpio is passionate for you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You don’t so much need a change of scenery as a different cast of characters. It’s been a while since any "new blood" came into the picture, and you’ll welcome the excitement. Domestic order is lacking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Friends think you’re totally self-reliant – not true. Ask for help. Leaning on others is lucky. Cooling off is the best way to solve family weirdness. Once you get a little distance, the solution seems perfectly clear.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 06). You know your mind! Put across your own point of view, and win this year! Your ability to make friends gets you into a better financial state in June. By July, singles may have more than one sweetie fighting over them; those who keep their single status through August could fall head over eels for someone entirely new in September. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 9, 20, 10 and 34.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You gain so much from being generous, it seems you will always have more to give. Travel leads to romantic good fortune. Mishaps will occur, but this only gives loved ones a chance to admire your sense of humor.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Resolve a disagreement tonight, or resentment lingers. Health and well-being are a strong focus, and you have luck for starting a fitness program. Also, a lessening of financial pressure helps you relax and feel more loving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re so complex, it’s hard to know which facet of your personality to focus on. Dreaming of a getaway will be invigorating. But don’t stop there – get on line and buy a ticket. Loved ones re-connect swaying to soul music.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Others will try and persuade you otherwise, but keep your standards very high. Singles: Tossing around innuendo is misleading. There are some people you shouldn’t flirt with. Marrieds: A partner is less needy this weekend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s not like you to be passive, and today, you may be the4 only one standing up for what’s right. Someone in charge could get drunk with power and lose sight of what’s good for everyone. New forms of exercise inspire you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ve got a heady, anything-goes attitude. A dance class or group run gets your energy higher than sweating alone. Once your body sheds toxins and excess baggage, you’ll want to do the same for your personal life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve got a new appreciation for things you look at every day. It’s awe-inspiring to explore the architecture or points of interest in your hometown. Historical research makes your discoveries all the more fascinating.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: This will be a thrilling, fast-paced week for advances in romance, business and personal projects. The final phases of the Pisces sun allow us to close the books on things pending. Make those decisive phone calls – say "no" or say "yes," but the important thing is not to say "maybe." Anything unresolved will surely drain your precious energy. If you’re waiting on something, it will likely happen on Tuesday, when the full moon pulls out all the stops. Then, Thursday kicks everything into high gear as we celebrate the first day of spring. The spring equinox is a special event, announced when the sun makes a grand entrance into Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. Of course, there will be no shortage of fuel for anything new. There may, however, be a shortage of focus. Try to align your energy to make a significant difference in one area rather than chasing every interest (they will be many). Friday’s Mercury transit will add to the momentum already accelerating. Many singles go after new love. The love of conquest may be confused with true love, so you’re better off flirting and not taking anyone who pursues you vehemently too seriously.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Kurt Russell is born under one of the best signs for serious actors, Pisces. But also notable in his chart are three luminaries in the sign of Aries. This indicates uncanny beginner’s luck. The way to tap in to such good fortune is to always be changing the attack. If a comedy brings acclaim, the next thing to do is a thriller – if long hair worked once, shave it all for the next film.

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