January 30, 2004

The social Gemini moon makes it a challenge to get any work done, unless your job relies heavily on chatting up the customers and being generally jovial. Everyone wants to go out, but nobody wants to make a plan, so leaders will be much appreciated. Remain versatile, as anything can happen to spice the evening up.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Maybe it’s the kind of hobby that can never be fully realized, but still, you have fun trying to be perfect. Activities in several different areas of life will make you well rounded and, actually, happy. Don’t let your vision get too narrow.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your workload is heavy, but keep a cheerful attitude, and everything is accomplished when it’s supposed to be. Trying to do it all alone is no fun. Make plans with friends to inspire you toward goals that are good for your business.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Usually, you are amenable and will try to accommodate others in business. But it’s simply more important now to maintain our position. If you don’t compromise, you’ll get your way, which is better for everyone.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You can get almost anything you want by talking positively about it to the right people. Note: I said "anything," not "everything." Focus. The social scene holds gems for you. At the very least, you’ll find new people entertaining.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Progress that has been hampered (by that person who’s basically a pain) will now start flowing the way it’s supposed to. Give your difficult person what he or she wants. It’s not hard, but you might have to swallow your pride first.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 30). Creative success is yours this year – what a fabulous feeling! Be bold, and make yourself known to the business world at large – the telephone is your tool to wealth! March helps you get set on personal priorities. When those are in order, you’ve got peace of mind that caries you through. Love is a powerful force through the summer. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 26, 41, 53 and 30.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your mission: To get Mr. or Ms. Wonderful to spend some time with you. Of course, an upbeat, happy attitude is essential, but anyone can muster up a smile. Bring along your razor wit, too, and don’t be afraid to take risks with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re being watched at work, which bodes well for promotion. Higher-ups want to see that you’re not swayed by every little distraction and mishap. Plan your workday before you even clock in. Sagittarius is especially impressed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This is no time to play the nice guy. Letting someone be disrespectful of your feelings is a sure way to kill the possibility that he or she will regard you highly in the future. Put an end to bad behavior by speaking up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Forge ahead with implementing your part of an agreement without worrying about what the other person is doing. Others get into gear when they know you’re already in action. Enjoy a few good laughs at work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Thankfulness attracts abundance. A phone call is the best way to express gratitude; the personal touch makes the difference for a hard-to-please someone. With elders, show modesty and willingness to learn.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The lengths you’ll go to have fun! Doing what you thought you never would do is exciting, so take a walk on the wild side! The evening is friendly and flirty, with numbers exchanged and promises made to get together soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Authority figures are impressed with you, too, but this is only the beginning of what you can do. Push yourself. Being a little uncomfortable is only proof that you are growing. Relationships teach you what you are made of tonight.

WEEKEND LOVE REPORT: It’s a social, anything-goes type weekend. Getting to know new people is easy, but getting deep isn’t. ARIES: Romantic happenings unfold before you’ve got time to make a judgment or get any idea about the outcome. TAURUS: Babe-in-the-woods innocence attracts both wolves and angels, but you are wiser to the ways of love than you let on. GEMINI: Take a break from all twosomes, and do things on your own. CANCER: If you see early signs that a romance is going to be a disaster, bail. It’s easy to get out now. LEO: Everyone seems to have an opinion about your personal life. Listen to your heart. VIRGO: Find ways of economizing your social life – like throw a party and see 50 friends at once. LIBRA: You’ll get sophistication points based on where you hang out. SCORPIO: Distance (either physical or emotional) makes the heart grow fonder. SAGITTARIUS: You make a sexy connection with someone who can speak volumes without uttering a word. CAPRICORN: So many people want your attention. Cut to the quick with effective conversations. AQUARIUS: You attract equally bright individuals. PISCES: Look for hot tips on the Internet or in a popular publication.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Aquarius and Gemini have so much in common, being two bright air signs that love to be wrapped up in a friendly conversation. The problem is that they fall more easily into an intellectual conversation or a fit of giggles than they fall into a passionate embrace. This weekend, it’s enough to have the kind of friendship that the whole world envies. Passion comes later out of continued respect.

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