December 7, 2003

The sun in Sagittarius infuses us with more energy than we can put to good use. Stop and be thoughtful instead of frittering it away. The Pisces moon illuminates life’s delicious ironies. Be careful not to point fingers under this wise sign because karma has an instantaneous quality – you’ll do exactly what you accuse someone else of!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re fortunate to have a down-to-earth-family. Also, you’ve attracted friends with whom you can have conversations about a wide range of subjects and who understand that a rewarding life is about more than money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Ease into life even though others seem to belly-flop with a gigantic splash. Recent changes will still take a while to get used to. Honor your own sense of timing. The superficial abounds tonight – don’t let it get you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People are friendly. Someone looking to make a business connection may present a false front, but you’ll get around that with your usual grace. Any knowledgeable and attentive person can have a happy intimate relationship.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t let anyone or anything get in the way of achieving your goals. This will guarantee you the respect you deserve. You owe someone a dinner or two, and this would be the ideal night to return the favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s lucky to think long term in all pursuits today, especially love. You are extremely persuasive. A family conflict is resolved with a contest. A lively discussion tonight will clear the air, especially if a Libra is involved.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (December 7). You count your wealth in many currencies this year – love is at the top of that list. December is extraordinarily rich, as couples solidify a relationship and singles meet someone who is ready to go the distance. New income sources are featured at the top of the new year. Careers might not be what you had in mind, but try things on. Your lucky numbers this year are: 5, 38, 45, 42 and 39.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re a star and will seem to have your own satellites. Perhaps you’ll be made painfully aware that people love to be looked after, but uphold your own boundaries, too. There’s bad karma in giving until you feel resentful.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Project independence, and paradoxically, you get help. Having parties, big or small, is work, but it pays off in a terrific feeling about who you are and the value you bring to others. So, circulate those invitations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your love life picks up when you attend a show or find another way to inspire yourself creatively. An Aries makes eyes at you – it’s worth considering. Your self-worth shouldn’t be based on what you own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Romance thrives when you relax and trust one another. Feeling frustrated could mean your standards are ridiculously out of range. Get down to earth – take a walk, and talk to people who think differently from you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are charming and sweet, attracting new relationships. For many of you, it’s scary to get involved again but worth the problems. Move on from tired situations and into more challenging environments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re the one who makes people come together, whether they want to or not. This is because your presence is irresistible. Of course, you also look after people and make them feel cared for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Compensate others fairly for their efforts; it will soon come back to you. Children behave better when you enforce the rules. Make sure you know who your competition is – a romantic rival could appear out of nowhere.

FORECAST FOR THE WEEK AHEAD: Under the Sagittarian sun, the thing that’s foremost in our minds is that whatever we have and whoever we are, it may not be enough – after all, there’s a big world out there, and everything is going to be better when we embrace it in all its glorious diversity. There’s a kernel of truth in the mind-set. The universe is at all times either expanding or contracting, so Sagittarius is definitely on the expansion route. But there is much that can get missed by keeping our eyes so fixed on one target ahead – like life! The Pisces moon at the top of the week helps infuse the atmosphere with more thoughtful, sacred silent time. Tuesday, Mercury scoots into conventional Capricorn. It’s not what you say but how able you are to allow through on those words that matters most. On Wednesday, the sun and Neptune share a wink across a crowded room, and you’ll have yourself wondering, did that sparkling great thing really happen, or was it in my fantasy? Your optimism may have been the missing ingredient all along, but now that it’s in place, you’ll feel invincible. Saturday, Venus and Saturn teach us lessons in love.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: "The Hours" star Julianne Moore is a sexy, smart redhead with Mars retrograde in intuitive Cancer. This indicates that she largely makes business decisions based on her gut and not based on which big names are involved in the project. Sagittarian women born in 1960 will have a year when they can finally stretch out and relax with work that is not as challenging as it is rewarding.

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