May 13, 2004

The Virgo moon and Taurus sun are fabulous friends, and this is a particularly productive day. Remember last week’s new moon in Aries and how you resolved to transform a certain area of your life? Well, by now, it may seem like a distant memory. Reaffirm your commitment, and use this day of practical magic to get down to work.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). As tasks switch hands and people take over for one another, you may feel like you’re in a relay race of sorts. A phone call tells you what you’ve wanted to hear – though the one calling may not be who you’d like to hear from.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re confident enough to remain open and vulnerable to another human being, which is what makes you so attractive. Sure, you’ll get hurt once in a while, but the love you’ll be able to take in will be so worth it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You can’t make someone fall in love with you, but you can make sure that the object of your affection sees you in the best possible light. One-on-one time is essential to building this relationship properly. Ask for one date at a time.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re in a playful mood and will take steps that keep you from getting too serious, especially in relationships. You need to stretch out, be free, and keep your options open. Perhaps you should keep your thought process private.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A parting of ways is being considered, but that doesn’t have to be such a heavy issue. Think of yourself as a light spirit, connecting and letting go with ease. Art and commerce blend together beautifully for you!

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 13). Relationships make you feel like a million bucks – you are widely respected and dearly loved. Romance heats up in May, but you want to play the field through the summer. Choices are numerous. New work in June gives you a chance to do what you’re best at. Consider going into business for yourself this winter. Love signs are Aquarius and Pisces. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 1, 48, 6 and 35.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your financial realm is infused with luck, but you have to start the cycle with a very responsible or very generous move. Someone is asking you to pay up – do it as completely and as early as possible.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You can work on your self-esteem from the inside out (with prayer or meditation) or the outside in (a hair cut or better posture). Even though you prefer to work with a partner, what you do on your own is truly inspired.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). This is a day to cooperate – but with whom? Mutually beneficial situations are all around you. Spend time in conversation, not only with people you like and are like, but with people you don’t know.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be friendly, as usual. Business mixers bring lucrative prospects your way. If you don’t think a certain individual knows your secret, you are wrong! You’re an open book now, and your body language tells all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A cautious approach in business may be appropriate, but unbridled enthusiasm gets you further along. Tonight, you feel passionate and flamboyant, tempted to drop your usual cool cover and laugh out loud!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’ll have a creative breakthrough when you figure out exactly what your market is and why you’re the only one qualified to do what you’ve set out to do. Someone near needs more tenderness from you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Never take it personally if someone just doesn’t get you. Move on. You’ve got scores of admirers when you’re in the right environment. Taurus and Virgo figure into your best plan. Lunches and interviews are lucky.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Capricorn born Jan. 7, 1935. I’m too old to enter the work force in a new capacity, so how can my financial situation improve?"

You are a true Capricorn, with your sun, moon, Mercury and Venus all in this stoic position. You tend to resist the flow and stand alone. If you want to change your financial life for the better, you must give up some autonomy and partner up. You will naturally want to be the leader but should be extremely open to learning in the beginning and willing to follow until you’ve learned all you need to know to take charge. The next four weeks bring partners, and you are luckiest with air signs (Libra, Gemini and Aquarius).

"What do you have to say to someone who is overweight by probably 70 pounds? I’ve been told I’m pretty, and I know there are men who like bigger girls. I see people my size fall in love. Why can’t I? My birthday is Feb. 2, 1975."

You can! There’s no reason to let your frustration translate into inaction. Tone down your apprehensions, and men will notice you if you give them a chance. There is nothing in your chart that indicates why you should not have a normal romantic life.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: A sword-wielding Uma Thurman can be seen on screen in "Kill Bill: Vol. 2" kicking serious butt. And don’t we just love to watch her do it? Ruled by Venus, Taurus is one of the most attractive signs of the zodiac, and Thurman is a fine example of that phenomenon. Recently split from her husband, Ethan Hawke, she’ll definitely have many an eager fella willing to swoop in and scoop her up this year.

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