June 30, 2004

We’re headed for the full moon in Capricorn on Friday, which will bring an emotional release from all this tension. For now, try not to blow your top at anyone – this is all petty stuff masquerading as something terribly important. For that reason, it’s best not to make any decisions in the heat of the moment. Everything looks different later.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Breaking the rules will give you a thrill. You’ll have good company in your rebellion, too, as some rules are just begging to be broken. You could even be the "sensible one" – nobody’s ever accused you of that before!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). With great pride, you’ll check something big off your list. Make a new goal immediately to avoid that old Napoleon depression. Remember how he cried when he thought there were no more worlds to conquer?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In this generally high-toned day, give your best energy to your work – that means going straight to task, no socializing or meandering. You could make the impression that puts you in the big leagues! Romance takes effort tonight.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Your heart gets tugged in alternately sensible and stupid directions. Thoughtful, sacred silences are necessary to sort this out. It’s not what you say anyway but how able you are to follow through on those words that matters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A close friend encourages you to display your talent and may even help finance your efforts. Set deadlines. Putting a stop to procrastination is your key to happiness. You’ll be attracted to the "bad" girl or boy.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (June 30). Winning is what you do best this year. Consistent efforts to improve an important relationship will be rewarded. Believe the best about loved ones, and that’s what they show you. January is a new start – focus on spiritual as well as financial issues, and you’ll heal a troubled area of your life. Special romantic partnerships include Aquarius or Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 20, 6, 2 and 11.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You realize that you’re not going to get the career boost you’d like without becoming a different person, at least in some small way. Transformation can be a long, drawn-out process, but not for you and not today.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Originality emanates from you, and you see the world from a slightly cockeyed point of view. Start a trend. Identify your friends who are the most connected, social and outgoing, and sell your idea to them first.

SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.21). Do your own thing, and make others happy in the process. How often does that happen? More than you know. You’re open to exploring a relationship that seemed like a bad idea just yesterday. It may still be a bad idea.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21). You’re in a brave mood, and your stoic stance is rewarded, especially if auditions or interviews are part of the plan today. If you need a recommendation, you can get an outstanding one from a former employer or mentor now.

CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19). Events occurring in your heart are both distracting and wonderful. Passion makes you feel totally alive – and a little out of control, too. You’ll get the chance to explore options that were too expensive before.

AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.18). You’re ready to rest, but press on, soldier – you’ll do much for your cause. You’ve got excellent taste – worldly and eclectic – and you could be asked for your critical opinion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s obvious what’s not working, and it’s going to be very hard to take a neutral attitude about it. Confront the problem. Start by owning your side. Keep looking for love until you find one who thinks the sun rises and sets with you.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "My birthday is Nov. 22, 1969. Life is going according to plan except for one thing – love. I’m graduating from school, just landed the dream career position at a huge firm, cleaned up my credit report and lost weight, but I can’t seem to find the love of my life! When, where and how will I meet him? I’m tired of dating and getting my hopes up. When will I meet him, fall in love and be loved again?"

Cusp baby, I’d have to know your exact time and place of birth to know if you’re a Sagittarius or a Scorpio, but your Venus in Scorpio says that you’ll be brilliant finding love on the Internet. You love the secretive nature of searching this way, and you’re able to narrow down your prospects to only the most eligible. That’s been your problem in the past – not being choosy enough about who you give your heart to and being too choosy about who you date. Dating is a social activity whose focus should be on making friends, communicating and getting to know new people, not finding a husband. Lighten up, change your approach, and have fun! With that in mind, Gemini and Libra are excellent prospects. I’m proud of you for getting your life together, and it only gets better from here!

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Mel Brooks continues to give humor to the world on a nightly basis. Whether you’re experiencing this through his show "The Producers," his work playing himself on the "Larry David" show, or numerous other sources of entertainment, he promises a belly laugh and delivers. Cancer people acutely feel the sadness in life and, in Brooks’ case, interpret this emotion as a call to uplift the world.

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