July 27, 2003

With the full moon in Capricorn, our power is being examined – not just by others but by ourselves, too. Everybody has a super power, and deciding what yours is will be beneficial during this period of bravado and posturing. Also, as Mercury enters Leo, there’s a lot of showing off that occurs at appropriate and inappropriate times.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Passions heat up. Separate what a partner wants from what you want. Hold off on your decision until you ask more people. Rules are bent for you tonight. Money spent on large items gives you a rush.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Stay in touch with your community, and you’ll feel secure and confident about your place in the world. You can make a huge difference in the lives of those close to you, though you may never know how or why.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make sure you know your own motives. Change inner dialogues to reflect a higher self-esteem. Seek companions who give you confidence. Attention to detail saves time this afternoon. A hold on your love life is lifted.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your assistance is valued wherever you bestow it. In matters of love, you don’t always have the answers – sometimes, silence is best. Keep your ears open; you could get in on a business now forming.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You have fantastic luck in love. Make firm commitments. You show warmth and sensitivity to one who seldom experiences them. An ex-love is becoming a more reliable friend. A Sagittarius makes the night an adventure.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (July 27). While the sun graces your sector of the sky this year, your super star power will attract passionate love. Hot dates, warm hugs and sweet sentiments are heaped on you through the next seven weeks. Choose to spend time with people who are important to you. Marriage is a November event. Aquarius and Taurus are lucky love signs. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 41, 11, 39 and 10.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Creativity is important to your frame of mind this year. Working with two or three excellent idea people will get you feeling on top of the world. Collect on loans. Singles step back and revise their picture of Mr. or Ms. Right.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). There’s n such thing as having too much fun. Today’s amusements will make wonderful conversation material for the many social obligations you’ll be attending. Go ahead and schedule the trip you’re dying to take.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You are drawn to the psychic world and desire to fine-tune your intuitive skills. Strong hunches lead you to the right doors. Someone younger respects and admires you; you can make a difference in this person’s life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Think as far into the future as you can. It’s the perfect day to make a plan that will really get your places. You’re the master manipulator when you want to be. A friend is right about your love life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’re magnetically attracted to mysterious people and pastimes. For big challenge, pursue that elusive love. In regard to finances, doing the same thing and expecting different results is one definition for insanity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The social swirl calls to you. Enterprising people are met in the middle of the mix. It doesn’t hurt to try things differently when it comes to attracting and keeping quality people in your life. Get crazy; it only adds to your appeal.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Before leaving a current situation, examine what has kept you there for so long. Know what you treasure so you can take it with you. Ask for advice. Anything that sets you in the right direction keeps your energy from being wasted.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: The energy of the full moon in Capricorn pours over the opening of the week, focusing us on power – who’s got it, and who wishes he or she had it. The more pertinent question is, who doesn’t? We all want to feel we have some control over our world and that we know a bit about what’s going to happen. It’s scary not to know, and that makes us feel powerless. Luckily, the full moon brings out any secrets or hidden agendas that were keeping us from being fully informed. With Mercury entering Leo at the top of the week, this quest for power gets over the top. Theatrics are at a high. The drama factor is on 10. Watch out for people who want your position. By Tuesday, the atmosphere lightens up some. The Aquarius moon will do that. There’s more friendly sharing, and you might even think for a moment that the ideas are more important than the politics of who says what an dhow. Thursday is an emotional night with both the sun and moon in a water sign. It’s an excellent time to build bonds, especially romantic ones. Plan a hot date, and the relationship gets even hotter on Saturday.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The talented and tantalizing Vin Diesel has tenacity, working hard to achieve acting success for years before making it big. He lucked out when Steven Spielberg cast him in "Saving Private Ryan." He’s also got astrology in the family: His mom is a gifted astrologer. Diesel could write a heady mystery mixed with astrology. A psychic Cancer, Diesel could deftly directed the screenplay to much acclaim.

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