January 10, 2004

Hanukkah ends under the thoughtful Pisces moon, a spiritual aspect that lends the maturity needed to sum up an experience. It’s good to gather messages learned through the week but only if you leave room for further interpretations. The Capricorn influence overhead reminds us that if we follow the tradition, we’ll reinforce what we know.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Old love is back on the scene, either in real life or in your heart. Safeguarding your privacy is a priority, as family and friends are in your business a little too much. That’s the price you pay for being mighty attractive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re the one with answers to perplexing questions. Believing in yourself is getting to be a snap. It’s an attitude you pull on like you would a comfortable pair of jeans. Those caring for children get more than they bargained for.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t let the pressure to produce interfere with the thing that keeps you sane – your serenity. Breathe in the outdoor air, even if only for 15 minutes. Tonight features the recognition you sacrificed much to experience – bask in it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Charming and disarming, you are quite the host or hostess, especially when there’s no party. Who needs one? Your whole life is a party. Show a friend around, and take the time to make sure he or she has met everyone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). It’s kind of a booby-trapped day, loaded with triggers that when tripped will bring old issues to the fore. This gives you a chance to show how "over it" you are – even if you’re really not. By acting, you can make it so.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 10). You know that you are deserving of beautiful life events, which is why so many of them happen for you this year. Be punctual, methodical and meticulous in the next four weeks, and reap financial rewards early in the new year. Also, put practical demands on your love life next month. Libra and Taurus loves are particularly lucky. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 29, 5, 33 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Sure, a partner has habits that get on your nerves, but this person makes up for it in other ways. If your new love has a different attitude toward money, think carefully about potential problems before committing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Be light of heart on this romantic, sentimental day, full of sweet memories of the good moments from your past. For many, wedding bells ring in the distance. It’s a great time to make a down payment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you can put romantic issues out of your mind for 48 hours, you’re better off. Solutions come when you’re not trying. Relax (even though Libra is particularly good at distracting you). Stay out of high gear tonight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be prepared for the unexpected. Harebrained high jinks are in store due to accidental screwups. Romance moves from the back to the front burner. You’ll be a blast on date because you’ve got so much to talk about.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A short attention span over the next 48 hours makes you feel like you’ve got to get everything done now or never. Impulse buys are dangerous, especially if they have to do with fashion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Fun with vanity may be the theme this afternoon. You’ll take advantage of sales and the global "makeover mania " mind-set and be right in step with the trends. Scientific proof is what you want, and you’ll get it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Take pleasure seriously. You’re in a peak period of artistry. Allow yourself the right to change your mind – every artist must be willing to throw out some ideas in favor of better ones. Your love life thrives with honesty.

WHEN THE NEW YEAR SMILES ON AMBITIOUS SOULS, HERE’S HOW TO TAP INTO YOUR INNER GO-GETTER (PART FOUR OF SIX): The new year will likely be the kind of year that most helps those who help themselves. And those who are constantly on the move will get hit by luck most often. But each sign gets its energy in a different way. Where will you get your motivation in 2004? LIBRA: whereas most people have a tendency to start with a bang and lose interest, you have the lucky habit of a slow start, and by the time you’re in the middle of a project, your energy really kicks in. Getting through the setup and organizational part of a project is a challenge that Aries or Leo can help you with. As far as deciding where your ambition lies, don’t worry. Choose something, anything. The what doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. SCORPIO: Your chosen ambition has got to speak directly, even obviously, to your bottom line in order to sustain any kind of appeal to you. Therefore, if too many elements and people are involved, your ambition starts to wane. The trick is to keep it simple. Do as much on your own as you can, and you’ll get more of the rewards.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Kate Moss has had a resurgence of popularity – I recently counted over 50 pictures of her in a single issue of a popular fashion magazine! This waif has blossomed into a woman in the eyes of the public, partly because motherhood gives Moss an added dimension and partly because Moss’ creative choices have been so artistically mature.

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