May 23, 2003

Gemini solar vibes are chatty, mischievous and ready for a good game. Many folks at work will be intent on figuring out how to slip into the next higher position without anyone noticing. The answer is easy; you assume a bit more responsibility, and the perks go naturally to you as well. Tonight, Pisces lunar energy reminds us everyone is fragile.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You deserve to have a weekend to yourself and will be able to if you pay attention to small things, finishing up and polishing projects. New people met today become your clients or customers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Consider what you’re looking for in a friend because you’ll attract the wrong sort if you’re not consciously trying to do better for yourself. All things being equal, you may as well find someone who gives as much as you do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There is no time to waste on being jealous of what someone else has. Your big break is just around the corner. This afternoon brings a prime opportunity to change the way someone views you. Be lighthearted.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Charitable work may be one of the greatest gifts you can give to society, but the one who really benefits is you. After all, your life is made rich by what you contribute, not by what you accumulate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Get involved with people who appeal to you and capture your imagination. If you’re not being challenged by your personal life, you’ll probably bore yourself and others with your interaction in that area.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 23). You make a splash in career realms, but the real coup comes this month with a brilliant romance. Singles in love can hardly tear themselves away from prospects met now through August. Your luckiest love matches are Libra and Aquarius. You receive a considerable sum of money from a relative in July or November. Your lucky numbers are: 54, 35, 28, 15 and 6.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Careers and health flourish with attention to detail. Don’t take the easy way, though you’ll have many chances to do so. Powerful people trust you because they see you consistently doing the right thing.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). leadership abilities are strong, but you must still prove yourself by following instructions. One judgment call could make you rich. Try to be fair even when others are not. Ask for commitments, or people will forget what they said.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are what you tell yourself you are. Accepting this might bring a false idea to light. Dispel beliefs about yourself that only make you feel weak. After all, you’re the one who gives ideas power.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your uncommon drive feeds your fire-sign tendency to ignite everything in your path. Your appetite for luxury swings a bit out of control. To avoid damages, put yourself in affordable environment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Energy is high, with plenty of ideas buzzing around in the atmosphere. A major change brings wild success. This may mean chopping your hair, quitting your job or wearing something out of someone else’s wardrobe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll be judged by what you say, so it’s no time to mince words. Salespeople could pressure you, not surprisingly, since you look like a million bucks. You’ll get plenty of practice saying "no" and be pursued even more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Gentrified living gives a sense of calm and order to your crazy day. Cell-phone etiquette comes into play. It’s offensive to let your ringer disrupt the time you give to a client or interrupt a meeting in someone else’s office.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: You’ll be packing in the fun this weekend with the Gemini sun promising to keep it light. ARIES: The journey goes somewhere fun and exciting. TAURUS: An element of seriousness tonight forces you to look at your core attraction to someone and work out any problems standing in the way. GEMINI: You won’t even be able to keep track of all the new people you’ll meet. CANCER: If you go with those bright, last-minute ideas for dates and parties, your lack of planning is certain to work out in your favor. LEO: Use the element of surprise on your mate, and take him or her on an unplanned trip. VIRGO: Get in the car, and stop at the first romantic place that comes across your path. LIBRA: As long as you relax, you don’t have to worry about the entertainment – it’s you. SCORPIO: Let the optimistic qualities of sweeties serve you up a playful weekend. SAGITTARIUS: The clearer you are about your romantic expectations, the more likely they are to be met. CAPRICORN: Loved ones try and spend your money on the most interesting things; keep a tight hold. AQUARIUS: Partners are exceptionally close tonight. PISCES: A love affair is humbling as well as intoxicating.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aries and Capricorn can go for the long term. Aries has a special fire that can really heat up Capricorn’s "afterburner," and Capricorn’s stability and calmness can blend well with Aries’ zest for life. For the relationship to last, Aries must learn to take Capricorn’s needs seriously, and Capricorn must make allowances for the impulsive qualities of Aries.

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