November 27, 2003

The sun is transiting out of the social, high-spirited sign of Libra and into the intense, truthful sign of Scorpio. Renewal is the gift of Scorpio’s solar transit. Many projects go the way of a phoenix rising from the ashes. Look forward to getting deeper into the meaning of our lives and why we do what we do.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). An in-between stage at work provides you with more freedom and less supervision. Now is the time to be vigilant, though, or else you’ll find yourself with too much left to accomplish on deadline day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Tough-minded, you go at the hard problems with all you’ve got. Faint-at-heart friends drive you nuts. Who needs to ask a lot of questions up front? Not you. You’d rather drive in and figure it out as you go.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). If you get the hard sell, don’t walk away – run! You’re too susceptible now. Gossip around the office is a dangerous trap. Tonight, test a potential love for authenticity. Singles have a keen attraction to a Libra or Cancer.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can ensure your success by being sure you’re getting into the right opportunity in the first place. Do your research. Be certain that your work resonates with you on a spiritual level as well as filling your financial needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Fantasy life cannot be overrated. It’s dreams, after all, that keep you striving to do better than you did yesterday. Take time to develop your own lovely illusion. If you can articulate this well, powerful people perk up their ears.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (November 27). Assimilating the lessons of the past leads you to incredible self-reliance this year. Increased pizzazz makes you a magnet for new love in the next three weeks. If you show initiative on the job in January, you’ll move to a new financial level. Couples grow closer and may expand the family in April. Your best signs for love are Aries and Capricorn. Your lucky numbers this year are: 43, 13, 28, 15 and 8.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A financial wish is granted once you’ve proved you’re willing to work hard to get what you want. Romance, on the other hand, requires a lighter touch. Rely on your natural attraction, and don’t feel you need to force things.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Your luckiest move today is simply leaving well enough alone. Separate emotional considerations from professional ones. Tonight, appetites are big. You might make someone fall in love with you by baking him or her a pie!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). In this service-oriented day, you give the best because you think of things from other people’s point of view. You also get the best in return. Issues come up between people who care deeply about one another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Get the right tools you need for work. Special breaks are given to you if you’re well informed. Singles: It’s not that tonight’s dates are disappointing, but you still feel the best is yet to come. Couples snuggle up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Capitalize on your talents at work. Your imagination will help bring a project to a new level, but you’ll have to find a way to express ideas that includes everyone in on the fun. Return to the basics at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Have the courage to commit to resolutions you’re not sure you can attain. That’s the level of challenge needed to make this a powerful day. Stretching yourself means being more social than you’d like to be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Do what’s necessary to implement improvements in your environment even if you have to pick up a few supplies, build a shelf or enlist the help of an expert. Take charge, and guide situations in limbo to a conclusion.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a junior executive who has a date with a Capricorn woman in another department. It’s our first date, and I’m freaked out about the whole work thing. Should I try and kiss her at the door?"

Of course, don’t be silly. But if you meet with resistance, it’s because Capricorn women take office politics with the utmost seriousness. Are you sure it’s such a good idea to fraternize? Just to be on the safe side, play it very cool and friendly, being super-attentive to her body language and tone instead of thinking so much about what she’s actually saying. Let her make a few moves so you’re sure not to overstep her boundaries.

"Help! I’m a Libra in love and, unfortunately, living in my parents’ house still. This makes the whole sex thing very difficult. We’ve been sneaking around when the folks aren’t home. My parents are very strict and would be horrified if they knew what was going on. Should I move out just to be able to be alone with my present Leo guy?"

No, but he should. Then, you could spend time at his place. Stop sneaking around your folks’ house, especially around the full moon, when you’re likely to get caught.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Desert Storm vet-turned-dance hall sensation Shaggy is, like most Libras, a lover, not a fighter. (But if anyone is in the difficult position of having to motivate a Libra to take arms, the key words are "And justice for all.") Libran artists work beautifully in duet situations, and Shaggy would do well to team with one of his former billboard chart competitors (perhaps Jennifer Lopez or Paul McCartney) for his next hit.

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