September 15, 2004

The sun passes Mars in Virgo today, which has a strange effect on our ego. You could hurt your own feelings by measuring your accomplishments against an inappropriate example. Give yourself lots of loving care instead. Anticipate that the outside world might be testy, cranky or ready to snap at the slightest provocation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your instinct to help out friends leads you into a fabulous position. It’s wonderful when you get positive reinforcement for doing exactly what comes naturally to you. Your work goes smoothly once you’ve stopped worrying.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Amidst a hailstorm of projects and responsibilities, loved ones inconveniently pile on more for you to handle. This is a blessing in disguise, forcing you to focus like never before – or at least better than you were.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The least likely scenario is the one that will probably happen. Your job is to plan for it. In true Gemini form, you may think, "What does she mean by this strange word ‘plan’?" It’s not your forte, but do it, and you won’t be sorry.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ve got impressive gusto and will begin activities with a bang. However, beware the tendency to stop short of success. Action must be carried through in order to find out what the result is going to be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). If something is not going to work out, make the call now. Work situations that were based on you doing all the work (and getting very little of the money) will be a thing of the past if you assert your interests now.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (September 15). It’s a year of magical happenings. You’ll be amazed by a coincidence that happens in the next three weeks. It’s a sign about which way to go, so heed it! The money picture in October is terrific. Social opportunities are plenty through the holiday season. Love signs are Pisces and Sagittarius. The best time to start a business is in June. Your lucky numbers are: 45, 25, 12, 9 and 17.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Get things organized. Without a solid system in place, you’ll be overwhelmed with the rubbish that, unfortunately, is a residual effect of the business at hand. Getting help with forms or paperwork will ease the load.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Love insists on doing it one way, not yours, so you’ll have to decide if you’d rather be together or be right. Outsiders may misunderstand the dynamics of your relationship, but don’t bother explaining.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). All systems are in agreement that forward motion is best. No matter how difficult it is to admit that mistakes were made in the past, bringing the truth to light will make it possible to go forward with gumption.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Be careful not to judge yourself too harshly. Where you’ve been isn’t always a great indicator of where you are going. Leave room for that wild card. Predict big, and make impressive, huge, impossible resolutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Keep your eyes open to deals that go down early in the day – there’s something valuable in it for you, though it’s not what you think. If a relationship is not grooving, there’s a reason, and it’s time to figure out what it is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The stars zap you with terrific vision that is usually only provided by hindsight. You now make choices quickly and with certainty. You’re in touch with your essential self, the unchanging part of you that’s always bearing witness.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The secret to success is to surround yourself with people who have a vested interest in seeing you do well. Being part of team will also motivate you to stick to your goal. Tonight, you’ll know just where the action is.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I’m a 34-year-old never-married Capricorn girl with a romantic dilemma. There has been a never-married and very charming Libra man chasing me relentlessly for months. He pursued me though I was only interested in friendship with him initially. I finally realized that he was a wonderful match for me intellectually and emotionally, but I’ve never felt much for him physically (although he does for me). There is also a Capricorn man who came into the picture at the same time to whom I was very attracted (and he to me). But his job took him away for several months, and our communication was irregular. I only found out after he returned how interested he was in me. I am now engaged to the Libra but still can’t help and think about the Capricorn on occasion. Would you shed some light on this?"

If you dump the Libra for the Capricorn, your relationship with the Capricorn will be short lived. He will dump you – a case of instant karma. If you want to live a married lifestyle and possibly have children, your Libra is a brilliant match. The physical part will grow over time. But if you don’t mind winding up single, take your chances.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The latest Mr. Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony has been offered a handful of film roles. I predict that at his wife’s urging, a film career will be at the top of his life to-do list. Virgo people are often open to the input of their partners in career matters. This is not because they are particularly moldable but because they are so hard on themselves that a partner’s ideas often seem more positive and doable than their own.

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