April 09, 2003

Pluto and Venus exchange gooey glances, giving a bit of sap to our relationships. Don’t be surprised if your usually practical partner wants to hear how you couldn’t possibly live without him or her and that your love is true forever and ever. Also featured might be the heavy past and admission of all kinds of deep feelings.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Highlight the prosperity of others before you praise yourself. Get back to square one, and get your hands dirty before you make any flighty plans to leave town. Feelings of freedom come from within when you stay put.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Leave nothing to the imagination. Spelling out how you feel again and again takes its toll, but today, associates actually listen. Make sure to acknowledge them for their attention, and this behavior will be repeated in the future.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s dog eat dog at the workplace, but you can throw them off by providing the puppy-chow diversion of the moment. You can show your staying power by knowing when not to take down your guard. Compliments are true.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Even if you feel that you can’t take what seems like the 10,000th busy day in a row, the energy you get from the daily hustle and bustle will surprise even you, not to mention those close to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Direct your newfound love outward instead hiding your affections. Wouldn’t you want to know if someone felt that strongly about you? Financial prospects light up around midday when you speak your mind on the phone.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 09). Your creative spirit is a flower in blossom this year. The process is not only fun for you, but it makes you more attractive to those around. You’ll notice new people coming into your world, nuzzling up with plenty of interest. A friendship could suddenly combust into romance this month or next. Sagittarius and Leo loves are favored. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 34, 28, 16 and 37.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The cobwebs are swept away, and it feels like you have woken up from a bad dream. Celebrate your emancipation with a little one who might not always get your undivided attention. Money tip: Try business with a Sagittarius.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). A loved one’s practical suggestions for improvement rub you the wrong way. You can’t stop from being hurt, but the realization that your best interests are at heart will save a possibly rocky couple of days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Put on your feel-like-a-million-bucks shoes because you’ll be around people you’ll want to wow. You don’t need to try hard, but having a couple of good conversation starters in your bag of tricks won’t hurt your score.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Regarding business, it feels just as good (if not better) to say no to opportunities rather than yes. Keep your calendar open, as last-minute plans will be too good to pass up. Certain women have all the good information.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Relax! Let others rise to their personal best by giving them plenty of room to do so. Reserve all faultfinding until someone really messes up – otherwise, you’ll quash the creative spirit. You’ll be easy to please romantically.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The exciting news comes from the most mundane source. Let that soft-spoken person have his or her moment in the sun. Business becomes more profitable when looked at from a different angle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You truly feel that you can’t live without what you already have. Pat yourself on the back, but don’t go around telling everyone that you’re a winner. You don’t want all of your friends to feel like losers, now do you?

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m an Aquarius born in 1962. I have had several problems at work the past couples of months. I have put a lot of trust in my boss, and I am not sure he is willing to help me. He’s an Aries born in 1948. Can I trust this man?"

No. He is jealous of you, and you should watch your back as far as he is concerned. Make alliances with those who work over him. You need all the powerful friends you can get in order to keep this job. But not to worry, your Aquarian ingenuity is just what everyone is looking for to take the company into the future.

"My fiancé and I get along great, but his daughter is another story. Her birthday is Nov. 5, 1993, and mine is July 22, 1961. Is there hope for a happy family?"

Divorce is traumatic and especially so for children. It will be difficult to draw her out, but once you do, she will be an excellent communicator with a warm and friendly nature. You are a Cancer with Mercury in Cancer, so your tendency is to nurture those you love. Your moon in Scorpio conjunct her sun creates powerful connections. Give her space to adjust, and in time, you will have the happy family you desire.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Holly Hunter is a tenderhearted Pisces with a Pisces moon. This is an incredible combination for an actress, lending her the ability to really lose herself in a role. It wouldn’t surprise me if Hunter lived the part of whatever character she’s playing both on and off stage. She could get into a bit of trouble in June doing just that, but everyone will believe her when she says she was merely studying for a role.

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