June 9, 2004

The moon enters Virgo this afternoon, allowing us to see our behavior from a more objective viewpoint. Just make sure you’re not so critical of yourself that it thwarts your productivity. Better to do it wrong than not do it at all. With Venus retrograde, there will be lessons in love, perhaps not obvious, but there for the learning all the same.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everyone is sometimes tempted to vent stress inappropriately. Sometimes, you call this "passion," but others might call it a "temper tantrum" today. You can avoid frustration and stress by working out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re thrilled with yourself! However, family issues are brewing – if you can stay out of it, you’re the lucky one. Someone could make you an executor of a will because of your ability to remain neutral, like Switzerland.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Intuition doesn’t lie, but it’s sometimes not the easiest thing to figure out. The symbols are marching into your life, and each one wants your attention. What are they trying to say? By Friday, you will know!

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Research into the root cause of a problem will be enlightening and allow you to avoid making the same mistake again. But you don’t really have to know the "why" to fix the situation. Just do something different.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Put the finishing touches on your pet project, and send it out into the world. It’s really not the end at all but the beginning of a whole new adventure. Tonight, your secret is safe. Friends are diplomatic and eager to help.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 9). There are many reasons to be very proud of yourself this year! Ideas and projects that you initiated reach their full flowering. Partnerships of all kinds are lucky in June. In July, ask for a raise and special training. October asks you to make a commitment with your whole heart. Devotion is undying from a Capricorn or Taurus. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 2, 33 and 20.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Recognition comes for your hard work – finally! Bask in it for a moment, and then, ask for more money. You’re in top form, so pitch ideas, give your opinion, and watch people run with it. Collaboration is where the magic happens!

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). It’s easy to be too critical of yourself as well as of family. Who needs it! Regroup. Slow down the train. Time is on your side. Dream bigger. The more you convince yourself, the easier it is to convince others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your judgment is fabulous. Still, it’s the old one-step-forward-two-steps-back dance. What’s different? Your attitude. Play, and have fun with the obstacles. They make you unique. Romance visits tonight. Say "yes!"

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It seems like everyone depends on you, but probably, it’s just those three people. The tendency is to blow things out of proportion, so take it slow, and meditate in between, breathing your way through the maze.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You welcome the chance to change! A terrific new person helps along your career and social advancement, so be on your best behavior with those you hardly know. Libra and Leo are star players in this pageant.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The Chinese proverb says: The person who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. The menial work (doing the dishes) or the fun stuff (re-vamping your wardrobe) is where it’s at now – that mountain will budge!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have seriously underestimated your need for fun. Vacation days taken now are joyful adventures, especially with interesting friends. If you still feel there’s no time for all of that, at least schedule a mini-break – soon!

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a Leo born Aug. 9, 1959. I’ve had to make some major financial decisions as of late, such as the decision to declare bankruptcy after years of struggling. I was thinking that as Leos we are supposed to be in a good planetary state this year, but I have noticed other Leos with drama as of late: Jennifer Lopez and Martha Stewart. It seems odd that Leos are up against tough choices, too. Can you give me hope for the future?"

The cycle you are describing for Leos is one of having to come to terns with actions taken in the past. Both Martha and Jennifer are coming to terms with decisions made last year having to do with honesty, for Martha, and priorities, for Jennifer. The theme for your reckoning is in the area of finance. The three of you would be wise to admit mistakes specifically, if only to your journal. Without realizing the error of your ways, you are doomed to repeat the pattern. You are not a bad person for declaring bankruptcy, but there is no clean slate if you don’t realize where you went wrong and make it right. If not, July will be a particularly difficult month for the three of you!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Adam Carolla is the chatty on-air host of "Loveline." Geminis like Carolla could talk forever! Carolla has found the perfect job for his sign. Gemini also has an easy rapport with people and can relate to many different kinds of characters. The show "Loveline" also works because Carolla has a partner – Dr. Drew. Gemini, the sign of the twin, shines when part of a pair.

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