May 31, 2004

The Scorpio moon has sensuous power, hooking us up to a more vivid level of sensory awareness. Secret passions drive the action, and it’s not difficult to see where people are coming from. What’s under the surface is of more interest, so don’t expect to be taken at face value. Subtle gestures are filled with meaning. Read between the lines.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Get free, or this day feels like a trap – like someone has actually caged you into this so-called life. Here’s the news: Someone did! You. Do the one thing on your list that you most do not want to do! Then, you’ll know liberty.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You know generally where your talents lie but have yet to go deeper to see what you might accomplish given a supportive environment. There will be resources available to you to quickly make a responsible choice tonight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Compassion is tricky. Sometimes, it’s a mask for bad habits, like co-dependency or martyrdom. Keep yourself in check, making sure you are calling it like it is instead of trying to put a spin on things to make yourself look better.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re on a mission, and you get to see things you normally wouldn’t get to see because of it. The key players are Scorpio and Taurus. Convince those two, and you can convince anyone!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). That old rebellious feeling has returned. Anyone in a position of authority is bound to seem like a threat, a bore or worse. Right. How dare they? You don’t have to swallow your pride and take advice, but at least be civil.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 31). You embrace the ingenious power of your own creativity and use it to improve all of your relationships – especially the one you have with yourself. Singles who’ve been going solo for what feels like forever will be driven to share life with a truly fabulous match in August. Taurus and Libra are brilliant choices for your moneymaking efforts as well as for love. Your lucky numbers are: 4, 45, 8, 39 and 2.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Being a modern person, you face modern problems, many of them technical and all of them maddening! Patience and the right attitude make solutions possible, so keep your cool.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Wouldn’t it be nice to spend the whole day sifting through magazines, reading books and surfing the Web? Sure, sure, and such fantasies can actually happen if you make them happen. Plan it; do it. You need a break.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Could you do this? Might you do that? Would you mind doing the other? Everyone has a request of you, and you can’t help but say "yes." Saying "no" might make you a bad person, right? Wrong! "No" is your independence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re in the mood for love, which starts with your willingness to treat yourself like an attractive, interesting and worthwhile person. You’re precious to so many people that it’s silly to think of yourself in any other way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). If you’re fighting the flow, it’s a hard day. It’s better to accept that just because it’s not how you envisioned it, that doesn’t mean it’s not working to everyone’s advantage. What people think about you is not in your control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You know the old adage – if you want something done, ask a busy person? Well, you happen to be everyone’s designated "busy person" today. The pile grows high, but you’re actually having fun with all of these demands.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re thinking so far into the future today that you’ll find yourself caught up in outcomes possible 20 years down the road! It seems unlikely to others that anything you decide now has such a far-reaching effect, but it does.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My birthday is Aug. 24, 1949. Do you see me having any other profession? I would like to make more money."

Virgos show marked progress toward personal goals this year! Did you know you are the hardest-working sign of the zodiac? Dare to make a huge leap in possibility thinking and in your job. Based on your Virgo birth date and the fact that you have the planets of sudden release and happiness (Uranus and Neptune) in Capricorn in favorable trine to your sun, once you put your mind to something, the world steps out of your way and even helps you accomplish it. However, those in your immediate surroundings may not be as encouraging as you’d like. To make a move into a new line of work, start today by enlarging your circle of friends to people who are in different fields or share your drive. You could make steady money by training in the medical field, especially nursing, nutrition, fitness and the care of older people. However, don’t think that an agency will be your saving grace because as skillful as you are – and this is true of many Virgos – someone may seize on your inexperience and tell you that achieving a goal is too hard.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Chanteuse Alanis Morissette is on tour after a long break from the public eye. She and other Geminis born in 1974 are gearing up for one of the most whirlwind years thus far. Morissette has used her songs to work out internal struggles. Artistic outlets are not just entertainment for Gemini – they are sources of meditation and inspiration. And they communicate well to others in similar situations.

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