May 17, 2004

The moon in Aquarius near Neptune bodes well for visioning powers. In this material world, we often downplay the importance of mental projections, spending just a little time on a few imagined scenarios. Then, years later, we look back and realize that we have created the reality we imagined. Spend quality time on your daydreams.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Matters heavy on your mind can be dropped – not because you’ve won or lost, but because more important challenges call you to act. Your diet is better if you combine something raw with something cooked!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sure, you’re practical, determined and steadfast. But there’s another side of you, too. You’re a dreamer – you see things your own way. Tonight, make sure your love is more than words.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s super-competitive at work, but you’ll make your way by doing what you always do – taking the road less traveled. Try this, too: Give up the need to be first. You somehow wind up in that position anyhow.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re tired of maintaining your lifestyle when you could be thriving instead. Attack problem debt, maybe with a weekend job! Regarding upcoming events, it’s not the money but the care and surprises that make a party.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Focusing on the details of your exterior makes you feel special! Dress a way that is in line with your ambition. In matters of love, it’s time to forgive yourself for a past failure. You’re onto something new now!

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 17). You’ll be embracing positive changes in the world around you this year – things will never be the same! The focus is on your personal life in the next six weeks. Love bonds tighten up, and new relationships go through a honeymoon period. Keep on top of work in the meantime because at the end of June there’s a chance to nail a new position. Your lucky numbers are: 3, 25, 49, 11 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Birth, in one form or another, is the theme. Some of you are launching a new campaign or product. The beginning stages are rocky, but you’ll get your "legs" if you refuse to give up. Soon, this venture is off and running.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You want the whole shebang today and will be daring enough to ask for more than ever. Business decisions must be made – be swift and stern, as vacillating about your choices will harm everyone involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The way you go about attracting the love and care you need may be significantly off. Being wrong can be liberating. It gives you a chance to laugh. It’s lucky to think long term in all pursuits, especially financial.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s silly to expect different results from the same old actions. Adjust! Your love life picks up while you’re being creatively inspired. You owe someone a dinner, and this would be the ideal night to return the favor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Stress plays into your decisions, and it really shouldn’t. There’s a limit to what you should pay for material success! Try and slow down. In order to stay on your game, you’ll need more breaks today than other days.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Family members need room to make their own mistakes. Friends of your same sign are lucky – you could even fall in love with one! Look forward to a glamorous evening with just the right atmosphere, company and music.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s a difference between feeling entitled and gratefully accepting what you are given. Tonight features an odd mix of people. There are sparks between singles who never would have thought they’d like one another.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My birthday is March 13, 1965. From high school through college, I was attracted to and dated mostly Aries men. I ended up marrying a Libra and divorcing five years later. Now, all the men who have been appearing in both my personal and business life are Aquarius. What is this pattern about? Will any of my relationships pan out to a permanent situation? Also, I have this gift of ‘knowing’ things, such as correctly ‘guessing’ exact birthdays. It freaks people out. What do you think?"

A Pisces with Scorpio rising, your psychic senses are quite developed, and you apparently channel them into astrology. You gravitate to certain signs at different times in your life because of what you are going through and because of what you think you can give to a relationship. This is your easy, breezy period, so friendly, like-minded Aquarius people are fun to date without getting too serious. You are enjoying all the possibilities you have for love now, and as much as you say you’d like something permanent, I see other things taking priority – a relocation at year-end, for one, and extra education that introduces you to new love. Capricorn and Cancer are good contenders for marriage.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Pierce Brosnan is set to appear in a slew of movies this year and next, and could reprise his role of James Bond in 2005. Taurus guys like Brosnan are practical and reliable, but still know how to have a lavish good time. This personal precision makes Brosnan the consummate 007, and though there is talk of introducing a younger Bond, I predict he’ll win the part again.

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