January 24, 2004

This will be a two-toned day, as the moon transits from Leo to Virgo. Generous and theatrical vibes rule the morning. The phone rings off the hook in many households, and there seems to be so much to say and to a whole lot of different people. If you can tell an entertaining story, everyone wants to hear it. This evening, practical action is king.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Look for partners who can match your enthusiasm on a number of topics. Small misunderstandings are blown out of proportion unless you nip things in the bud. Let others see the true you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Be selective, especially in business. The first client to come along may not be right for you, but more people call if you let this one go. Romantically, Scorpio and Virgo make you feel like a million.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Having a secret gives you magnetism. Cover your tracks, and keep confidential information to yourself. Dare to love someone just like you! It’s best to go out alone, though. Friends keep potential sweeties from getting to you.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Stop the rush. How can you really enjoy love unless you slow down? Leisure time is rewarding when spent with a Libra. Train yourself to be an active listener. Social activities go well tonight if you can get someone to open up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You can be yourself, and others "get it." There is plenty of sexy energy to play with. Singles flirt like crazy without even realizing it. Many find that significant others are able to open up like never before.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 24). Passions run high this year! Especially exciting is the romance that drifts your way at the end of the month. Big money deals make February lucrative but more demanding than ever. A windfall this spring is the result of not only hard work but smart work. A darling Pisces or daring Sagittarius will easily steal your heart. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 13, 25, 9 and 32.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Write down artistic ideas to begin fleshing them out. You have big luck when it’s your mission to inspire, coach and facilitate. Note: If your sweetheart doesn’t make you the center of attention, this is no reflection on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Mistakes are opportunities for learning. You’re luckiest when you really know what you want. It’s been about everyone else, and now, you need to be alone. Solitude brings clarity and insight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Take your downtime seriously – guard it as you would other appointments. You’ll be astounded by your own creative thinking once you’ve given yourself a chance to recharge. Community involvement brings potential romance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Happiness is making your own world the best it can be instead of accepting the one outside as the only possibility. Tackle a personal goal with help from literature or a video. Talk over tense issues with loved ones.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). New demands arise before you have a chance to complete old ones. Organization is the key to completing everything. Find the perfect gift for a friend at an antique store or open market. Take a chance on someone tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It is a good time to make money, possibly through garage sales or extra work you do freelance. Travel may be necessary, but it lifts spirits unexpectedly, too. Tonight, you realize the future lies in your own hands.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The mornings boosts your energy levels, helping to make big plans a reality. Plow through difficult projects, and meet deadlines with ease. Tonight has a nurturing and romantic atmosphere. Ask only what you really want to know.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m an Aries. My Virgo boyfriend of one year says he wants to marry me, but I’m undecided. He’s older than I am, and I just wasn’t thinking in those terms yet. But, by the way, is he for real? He keeps showering me with crazy-expensive gifts. Should I accept them?"

Virgos are in a lucrative financial cycle, so graciously accept his generosity. Of all the signs, Virgos are most concerned with the future and with their financial obligations. For any Virgo – male or female – to give of his time or money means more than just a casual relationship, and I would think this association has a wonderful future for you both.

"I’m a Leo scientist, and I trade commodities for fun. I’ve read about traders who use astrology to make decisions. Must one have a psychic gift to do it?"

Nope! But it does require knowledge of astrology. There are books written about financial astrology, and as a scientist, you should adapt well to the thinking in terms of cycles, patterns and geometry. Have fun – and by the way, Venus in Cancer makes you particularly lucky in commodities because it’s an aspect that signifies sensitivity to trends.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Gorgeous Amanda Peet gets the offbeat roles and often appears in independent pictures. A business decision she makes this year changes that trend, and she’ll jump into the mainstream with a role and a salary that pushes her career to the next level. Capricorn people thrill to the climb. For Capricorn women born in ’72, the ascension requires a sacrifice that’s perhaps long overdue.

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