April 8, 2004

Aspects inspire spirited debate. The question is: How can people with drastically different backgrounds possibly understand where one another is coming from, let alone come to an agreement? The Sagittarius moon helps matters by stimulating our curiosity about how others live. Try not to be naïve or ask questions that could potentially agitate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Being diverse and flexible will make you attractive. You can go from a serious statement one moment to a joke the next. The air of unpredictability around you keeps people watching for what’s next.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone goes at his or her own speed in life, and yours is usually a steady, determined gate – except on days like today, when it’s more like a race car in the Indianapolis 500. No one else can keep up, but that’s fine with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). How do you know you can trust yourself to make the right choice? By continuing to put boundaries up and stick to them, you reinforce to yourself that you’re willing to do what it takes to treat yourself with care.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Assess the problem, and then, act. It’s simple, really. Some of you will be learning for the first time the value of holding yourself in high esteem – you may even get the guts up to leave a relationship that does not serve you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Job seekers: Do some personal development work on yourself before you investigate the market fully. It’s necessary to build up your own self-worth and trust your intuition to be able to discern what job situations are right for you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 8). This year, kick up your heels. A raise or promotion happens not because you’re the hardest worker but because you have the most fun at what you’re doing. A big purchase will help you continue to make more money. May has you traveling and meeting all kinds of potential new loves. Your lucky love signs are Capricorn and Cancer. Your lucky numbers are: 22, 10, 29, 33 and 7.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). For those of you who are wondering what you’re doing with your life, here’s a hint: Life is ticking away as you sit and wonder. Your fire still exists, but it is being covered up by doubt. Let go of the fear, and the clouds clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Neediness is a motivator. You could reach out to new love for the sole reason that your heart needs comfort, or you could do a killer job at work for the sole reason that you need the money. Pisces and Leo are favored signs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you’ve got a regular 9-to-5 job, you’ll struggle to stay interested today. And if you work for yourself, you’re in trouble because there’s no one telling you not to daydream or spend too much time on the phone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s a chance to make dreams come true – jump on it, no matter how far-fetched it may seem. Dramatic moves will be recognized with dramatic results. Appreciate, and be appreciated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s a lucky day; take a small risk. Some of you will even fall in love. You can get closer to a love interest by asking better questions. Use humor to help with tough personalities and children who need much encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t be surprised if you have feelings of ecstasy, jealousy, agony and bliss all in a day’s work. Not everything has to be perfect, so just get it done. What you’re doing doesn’t matter as much as the fact that you’re in action.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll get a diligent start. Don’t try – just do. Too much effort and analysis leads to going in circles with no goal in sight. Instincts are honed. A lucky guess might just make you rich!

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "A Leo born Aug. 5, 1969, I am a professional woman with somewhat sophisticated tastes (if I do say so myself) and a lifelong commitment to bettering my mind. I have a business and work from my home. This has allowed me to continue a habit I find both disturbing and embarrassing. I can’t stop watching television! In particular, I’m addicted to a certain daily show. I’m busy and always behind in my work, but I make the time to indulge in this shameful habit. I estimate that I watch between two and three hours of television a day – time wasted!"

My advice is to go public, which you have done somewhat by writing me this letter. Leos need attention. They are not entirely cut out for working at home and tend to do better when there are people to impress nearby. Your television characters provide some kind of simulated group environment! And it’s perfect because you can turn them off whenever you want, whereas real people are much more complex! It’s estimated that people who work in an office only actually work about five hours of their eight-hour day. Be easy on yourself. You’ll turn it off when you have something more compelling to do.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: What’s it like to be uber-famous on your 20th birthday? Just ask Mandy Moore. The pop-sensation-turned-actress stars in "Chasing Liberty," a modern-day take on the Audrey Hepburn classic "Roman Holiday." Her next project is "Romance & Cigarettes," a big-screen musical directed by John Turturro. As an Aries, she’s in a perfect position to make an impact in the musical trend in movies right now.

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