April 10, 2003

Happy first day of spring! The spring equinox is a magical day that has been celebrated by ancient civilizations and modern ones as a time of renewal, possibility and birth. This is the day when the sun leaps into the first sign of the zodiac, Aries the Ram (which happens on March 20 this year). Frisky activity and fun are featured.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Even if a small step toward your personal goal means you are further along than you were yesterday. Like a stone splashing into still water, spread love in ripples. Quiet lives of desperation are crying out for your lively spirit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll feel as though the road less traveled is the one for you, but today, it’s important to follow the book line by line. A Capricorn mentor will help you stick with the plot. Some Taurus people are in denial about their personal lives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Having what you deserve becomes an obsession if you’re not careful. This isn’t the most powerful mind-set to be coming from, however. The bigger person will focus on giving instead of getting.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Put computers to work for you. It no longer makes sense to take on tedious tasks that can be easily handled by a machine (or a monkey). A co-worker might act annoyed with you, but it is due to his or her general bad feelings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You never tire of leading the way, and today, you’ve got a downright Moses quality. Expect to deliver a speech – hopefully, it won’t fall on deaf ears. The past rears its ugly head when you spot a dead ringer for your ex.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 10). There is a wealth of inspiration available to you this year, and with each passing month, you feel more energized. Go out and see the world in the next seven weeks – this doesn’t have to be long-distance travel. There’s more in your hometown than you never realized. Love and home are the focus in July when both will be improved markedly. Your lucky numbers are: 23, 4, 38, 32 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The order of the day includes taking on budgeting issues. Cutting down on the excess could save enough for next week’s plans. A new creative project feels a lot like swimming upstream. Are you salmon enough to pull it off?

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). it if moves you, it’s the ay to go. Courage is what you’ve got in spades. Whatever is coming will be a breath of fresh air. Don’t listen to the folks who like to play it safe. What works for them will only hold you prisoner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though the future looks mixed, the clouds will part, and it will turn out to be a sunny day – at least as far as your cash flow goes. People who promised you money come through with more than you’d hoped for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There is strength in numbers, and you’re seen as a charmer while surrounded by people. In fact, your sexiest quality is your ability to thoroughly work the room – so get into some good rooms!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are the element that will produce real growth for your company. Now, all you have to do is convince everyone else. So, the rapid ascent to the top is short on "rapid." You’ve still got the "ascent" part on target.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The ordinary becomes extraordinary. It’s lucky to slow down long enough to talk to the neighbors, the mailman and the other peripheral people in your life. Glowing gems of wisdom are garnered from these brief conversations.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take the time to care properly for your body, even though your resilience seems to have no bounds. Even Superman flies better with the fuel of three squares meals. Love tip: Light candles to set the mood.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born March 11, 1969, and this year was a very bad year for me. I lost two jobs and recently finally found a good job that fits my personality. Then, I met a guy whose birthday is on March 4, 1968 – a Pisces just like me. We clicked instantly,, and there is an undeniable connection. We have been dating for four months. Now, his life is falling apart, and he is about to lose his job and move back to his homeland. We broke up recently because the stress was just too much for both of us. I am in love with him and feel he is in love with me, too. I want to know if the stars show we are going to get back together or it just wasn’t meant to be."

You’re a Pisces, but you’ve got a lot of fire-sign energy in your chart. The initial thrill of love can be so exciting to you, it overshadows anything negative you may encounter deeper into the relationship. You’re on a personal high, and letting the drama of a sweet but damaged affair drag you down will be a definite step back at this point. Move on, but stay pen pals.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Dennis Quaid was born under the sensitive Cancer moon, so it is particularly difficult for him to reconcile his feelings over publications’ depiction of h is private life. Many celebrities refuse to buy into their own scintillating press, but an Aries with Cancer moon and open-minded Mars in Sagittarius (like Quaid) might defy the norm, buying up every article to get an altered perspective on his own life.

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