July 15, 2004

An aspect involving Saturn and Neptune brings clarity to an issue that has long been clouded. Being imaginative helps you in logical quests and in solving practical problems. Strive to think with all sides of your brain – there is not one right answer. Also, when we stop being quick to judge, we can find support more easily.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re organizing big blocks of mental energy, deciding your emotional priorities and hopefully declaring what you’re willing to do to make a dream real. Figure out your finances tonight. Do you have enough to move yet?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The world sees you differently than it did yesterday – and after a bit of adjustment, you’ll see yourself differently as well. Roll with your unusual luck. It could lead you down a path you wouldn’t normally think to take.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re embroiled in an interesting competition. This has actually been building up for weeks now under the radar, and you could suddenly realize your feisty feelings. Give yourself plenty of love and attention.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Blame is wrongly being passed around, and it’s easy to buy into the group mentality. Separate yourself instead. You’re not a lemming, and there’s no reason to scurry off the cliff like the others. Stay out of gossip.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When your project gets pushed to the wayside again, it’s time to get serious about time management. Explore more possibilities. Ask yourself what you’d be doing if not for the current financial and time limitations.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 15). The advancement you’ve been working toward and the recognition you deserve will be yours in the coming year. Though you’ll be working hard through the next three months, do take time to travel – new financial opportunities will open up. Your efforts will bring the whole family closer in September. Love signs are Taurus and Scorpio. Your lucky numbers are: 13, 10, 45, 15 and 19.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll do what you love and feel that it matters – how could a day be better spent? The best mood is the one you cultivate alone, but for activities that can’t be accomplished solo, dealing with a Cancer will be most satisfactory.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You’re even friendlier than usual, especially when you’re not expected to be. You never understood those people who have a professional persona that is so far away from how they really are in their personal lives.

SCORPIO (Oct.24-Nov.21). You’re on a mission, and you’ll tell everyone in your path what it is you want and how you’ll make it happen. No one is an island. Depend on your friends. A strategic alliance will help you gain an edge.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22-Dec.21). Like the John Mayer song, you’re bigger than your body gives you credit for. Get back in touch with your inner Statue of Liberty (or King Kong) because it’s time to reclaim one of those oversized dreams of yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19). New environments bring good fortune. You may find yourself starting to pick up the traditions, value systems and mannerisms of the new place. Shopping is lucky. You can make your home a masterpiece on a limited budget.

AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.18). If what you see is what you get, then it’s time to look beyond the superficial and see the endless, unlimited potential in situations. A new character enters your life tonight, catching you in the act of striving. Team up with a Libra.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s an introspective morning. A mellow, low-key day will get you back in sync, so don’t be hard on yourself if you’d rather stay in your room and read. But do read something with the potential to inspire you.

AN ASTROLOGICAL LOOK AT MEAN TEENS (PART FOUR OF FOUR): Teenage bullies are a popular subject now for movies, media stories and letters in my mailbox. Here’s an astrological guide to dealing with these mean teens. CAPRICORN: The goat wants to be on top and is the one sign more likely to bully someone perceived as having a higher status instead of a lower status, such as a teacher instead of a student. To this sign, respect is everything. Giving this sign more responsibilities will often prevent it from being a bully. AQUARIUS: As intellectuals, Aquarius bullies are much more inventive in their approach, which either comes off baffling or extremely hurtful. Aquarius bullies can be reasoned with, however, and often need only to be made aware that what they are doing is wrong in order to cease. PISCES: Pisces are so sensitive that bullying might be used as a defense mechanism to keep people from hurting the Pisces first. Appeal to the Pisces need for approval to prevent the bullish behavior. If a conflict has already started, it may be de-escalated by the mention of religion, morality or higher power, as this sign is moved by spiritual references.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Newlywed actress Selma Blair lit up the screen in this year’s "Hellboy." Although Blair played a bold fire starter in the movie, her sun sign belongs to the water. Cancer people’s emotional nature is as changeable as the tides. This year, Blair could debate taking on a new, very time-consuming movie role. If husband Ahmet Zappa is involved with the on-set production, the problem is solved.

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