Horoscope - January 6, 2001

The Taurus moon gives way to the Gemini persuasion, and it truly feels like a carefree weekend. Whatever work you planned to do is best forgotten now; don’t fret, and don’t feel guilty. The boring or unfulfilling work won’t get done anyway, so enjoy yourself! Mercury and Saturn form a lucky trine, and we gracefully ride the curve in our personal life.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). A new friendship is the beginning of what will be a hot romance. Your opinion is a deciding factor, so be careful and be sure. You only need the go-ahead from one more person to begin a potentially huge project. Pursue it with confidence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll make fast progress if you open yourself up to the influence of experienced people, though they come off as being critical and may not communicate well. Delays and misunderstandings give you reason to create a foolproof plan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Matters of the heart will challenge your deepest convictions. Your authentic feelings are well-expressed. A feisty Pisces becomes your new friend. Taking a short vacation from heavy duties will help you gain perspective in your life.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). While others search for adventure, you stumble into it. Take a loved one for their word. A friend is involved in a group that could benefit you, too. You recognize a financial dead end before anyone else does, so speak up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Spend hours doing exactly what you want – keep in touch with your positive side. Inspiration is received through cleared spaces and silence. A powerful friend wants to help you out. A family member comes to you with odd requests.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (January 6). You can accomplish astounding results with a little faith. Don’t let your age get in the way of chasing a dream. You will be the same age whether you go after what you want or not. You favor a loved opportunity over a promotion this month. A love relationship with a co-worker turns into a work partnership by February. Your best sign for love is Libra. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 11, 20, 43 and 2.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Resistance to an outward change can be easily dealt with when you confront resistance to an inner change. A small act of courtesy impressed dates. Your generosity is recognized. Sidestep emotional commitments until you are sure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). An unexpected change could bring the whole gang to your place tonight. You are, after all, a wonderful host who’s always sensitive to what the party needs. Someone special works behind the scenes to give you a break.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). What you know serves you better than who you know now. Fascinating dates will be impressed with your intelligence, and you’ll weed out the weak early in the night. Couples will fall in love all over again – it’s the youthful kind, also.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Taking time for yourself is not selfish. In fact, partners will thank you later. Your energy and creativity are fantastic after hours of downtime. Let a financially dependent pal pay for a change. It’s your turn to be treated like royalty!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Handle routine tasks before you exasperate someone who’s counting on you. Reading new literature will spark your imagination, and you’ll quickly find the solution to a problem. A budding love encounter continues to blossom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Passionate feelings will even touch your platonic relationships. Your feelings aren’t wrong or right, your reaction to them is what really counts. A Gemini of Cancer will be generous, but you must be assertive and ask.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Think of a way to get paid for your advice or creative abilities. An aggressive pursuit of new ideas and fresh perspectives will allow you to hit the jackpot in love. Stop waiting for others to act. Seize the power and get things done now!

2001 FORECAST FOR LEO: You grasp responsibility and take control of your destiny this year as your ownership instincts take hold of you. Projects that have been merely hopeful attempts will come real money-makers in January, when it’s all about getting things to the right people. An opportunity to learn how to negotiate in February should not be missed, since it will help you earn more money all year long. Changes in power structures will affect you around March 11. Wait until the dust settles at the end of the month to make your move. You will get bitten by the love bug in April, and even ordinary life will seem exciting when you’re with that special one. Travel is featured in May – the last weekend is the best time to take off. June will bring financial gains through close friends or relatives. Some couples will have new children in July – singles could go into business with Mr. or Ms. Right. Your magic month is August for life-altering decisions (they’ll be surprisingly easy to make around the 5th). Get organized in September, because October and November will be so busy that you’ll need to be running a lean machine to keep up. Big purchases help your production in November. Your family will celebrate you in December.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Robert Duvall has an aspect that many top-level actors share – the moon in Pisces. This is an energizing force to his Capricorn sun. The Pisces moon is legendary for gifting its natives with the ability to walk a mile in another person’s moccasins, essentially losing themselves and completely taking on another identity through extreme empathy and compassion. With Venus and Mars together in Capricorn, Duvall’s chart reveals a devoted, serious and hard-working individual, regardless of profession.

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Copyright 2001 Joyce Jillson