July 16 (Wednesday)

Cancer and Scorpio aspects are stirring the pot of our emotions. Passionate feelings intensify further under the Scorpio moon, and action is inevitable. This can be deliriously romantic if motives are pure. Other aspects could create a degree of envy for what’s not ours – use it to inspire you toward the attainment of goals.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Disregard what people say – you’re justified in the way you choose to enjoy life. A shopping spree will bring a lucky find. Save receipts, and get warranties. You’re easily seduced by appearances but could feel differently next week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Having a brilliant plan is one thing, but if a partner doesn’t understand, it’s unlikely to work. It’s important to get your whole team moving in one direction and not to be fighting along the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Subconscious ideas surface in the funniest ways. They help you get in touch with what’s right for you and how to go about accomplishing it. Just don’t let someone’s fantasy color your reality if it’s not what you want.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). First attempts are charmed today. You’re inspired to come up with a blueprint for a business idea that will really work. It is OK to overlook the minor mistakes of friends, but for yourself, try to be more aware.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A job well done is a major emphasis of the day. Luck involves a potential sponsor! Be playful with the new people you meet – everybody likes the energy of lightness and fun. Don’t mix emotions with money.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 16). A new love cycle starts with your birthday this year! Romance boldly pursues you, but you may be too busy pursuing another love to notice! Apply for a new job in August. A lifestyle change will bring healthy relationships into your life in October. Marriage months are January and March. Your luckiest months for making big money are October and February. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 3, 11, 14 and 40.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Strange new conditions at work set some of your crew off balance. Be the stabilizing force. Do what’s right, even when someone tries to persuade you to do otherwise. Your productivity soars when others cooperate with you.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Your admiration is reciprocated – go ahead and ask out that special someone. If there is no one you are interested in at this time, it’s a rare time indeed! Are you being honest with your heart?

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Be flexible enough to accept goodhearted gestures of kindness. Don’t be surprised if a friend comes over to help you with the baby-sitting, laundry and finding a date for the wedding all in one fell swoop!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your instinct may be correct, but someone in power demands evidence to back it up. You’ll spend money to make money – and then spend it again tonight on fun and entertainment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Have a little faith. Financial luck frees up your energy to concentrate on creative ventures. Don’t load your schedule up with too much to do, or you feel cheated later. Being happy is more important than any amount of money.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are growing stronger and wiser, and must be patient with friends who progress at a different rate. Go with your instincts at work, but be more restrained with love. Couples get in touch with their initial attraction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Speak before groups, or get more active in volunteer or neighborhood organizations. Your public persona gets you work, friends and romantic interest. But it’s how you relate to yourself that brings happiness.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was reading over your Predictions for 2003, and I noticed you ended abruptly for Gemini. I’m a Gemini, and you didn’t say much after September and also didn’t mention lucky signs for Gemini. Was this done intentionally?"

No! Newspaper space valuable, and sometimes, things get edited according to what the page needs. Gemini, you’re in for a good time in September, but watch out for friends who offer you business deals that seem too good to be true. Getting into a financial situation with a buddy is a good way to lose friends in September. However, there’s a chance to start a small business or develop a side interest at the end of September that could be a big moneymaker into the new year. Your love life heats up in November with the introduction of a fellow air sign (Aquarius or Libra). Educational pursuits are key in meeting this person. Even adult extension classes that only last a night or two are helpful for shaking up life enough to land you in a circle of friends. Gemini people who are trying to start a family could marry in January and be with child as soon as next May. Overall, your luckiest signs for lasting love are Pisces and Scorpio.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Tom Hanks has three luminaries in touchy-feely Cancer, which explains why so many fans connect with him on such a deeply emotional level. Cancer is a water sign that is very in touch with social moods and mores. Rules by the moon, Cancer is pulled like the tide toward the collective feelings of a group of people. Hanks could produce another winning independent film this year.

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