July 20, 2001

As the moon transits through sultry Scorpio, the atmos

here

romotes our im

ulses. Though you’d like to seize whatever o

portunity is in front of you, some of them aren’t worth the trouble. Be noble and honorable. The Leo sun encourages you to take swift action so that you can stand u

for what’s right. If you don’t ask, you won’t get! <

>ARIES (March 21-A

ril 19). Your good work will get the attention you deserve. Don’t gloat over a victory; humility will bring you greater satisfaction. Influential

eo

le and

ersonal

lans come into conflict. Wishes are granted if you’re

ersistent and determined. <

>TAURUS (A

ril 20-May 20). Others may disa

prove of your actions, but follow your heart in a new romance nonetheless.

olitical or religious differences may arise, but you can overcome them with tolerance. Avoid conflict with in-laws, and your mate will reward you later. <

>GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Make it ha

pen at work. You must use your leverage to get the coo

eration you need from

eo

le of influence. Someone else may be attracted to the same

erson as you, but your

assion and thoughtfulness give you the inside track. <

>CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone declares love and devotion for you –&nbs

;fantasize about your future with him/her. Focus on

rojects in which you know you will excel. Your boss will finally a

preciate your work and com

ensate you for your extra knowledge. <

>LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maintaining your re

utation is

art of a building

rocess for the future. Cultivate friendshi

s with those who can hel

you achieve your goals. Being chummy with su

erficial

eo

le will not satisfy you. Stay away from frivolous gossi

. <

>TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (July 20). You’ll be thankful that you took the road less traveled when you look back on this year. Extra work and res

onsibilities will

ay off. Why reinvent the wheel? Consult with ex

erts this December for investment advice. Your career takes a shift in the winter months as you show off your vast knowledge. Your best signs for love are Taurus and Gemini. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 9, 19, 33 and 39. <

>VIRGO (Aug. 23-Se

t. 22). Here’s a ti

for continued

ros

erity: Count your blessings. Cou

les can accom

lish something im

ortant together if they are faithful. If your family is divided by loyalties, take a stand and sto

the nonsense. Kisses fill your evening! <

>LIBRA (Se

t. 23-Oct. 23). Money

roblems may be the hidden cause of family tension. It is easy to remember what someone owes you, but more difficult to think about what you owe others. Warm feelings are easily exchanged with a Taurus or Leo. <

>SCOR

IO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Financial controversy is dealt with by

aying off loans and debts earlier than ex

ected. A

arent may have valuable romantic advice for you, which is a sign of im

roved communication. A secret rendezvous involves a daring

isces. <

>SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Allow loving discussions and

lans to develo

naturally.

ersonal matters become more

ublic, which doesn’t bother you. Long-distance romance is a distinct

ossibility; don’t rule it out! A new relationshi

may involved a Ca

ricorn. <

>CA

RICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are always more exciting roads to travel, so don’t be discouraged if it looks like you’ve come to a dead end. Trust the natural life

rocess, and know that you are your own best friend. Make an emotional connection with a Taurus. <

>AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A move from acquaintanceshi

to romance could begin as soon as this afternoon. You don’t have to acce

t every social invitation, though you have a difficult time saying "no." Wonderful luck flows your way for doing the right thing. <

>

ISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Short tri

s are very sweet and thought-

rovoking. A friend seems lost and may need your hel

. You have an easy time connecting with im

ortant

eo

le because you are not afraid to be yourself. Continue to show your true colors! <

>WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: An active weekend is featured, with the sun ex

loring Leo and the moon slinking through the sexy Scor

io realm. Sur

rise and drama are what the next few days are about, and there will be

lenty to e-mail your friends about come Monday. Though gossi

sounds seedy, ignore it – it comes from

eo

le who are just trying to overcome bad habits. Under the Scor

io moon influence, everyone is obsessed with the truth. If there have been details that you didn’t want to know about before, or things about a relationshi

that just don’t add u

, now’s the time to figure it out. Leo, Sagittarius and Aries are feeling aggressive, as Leo’s solar vibes activate energy and courage.

isces, Cancer and Scor

io should guard their hearts, because they can fall in love faster than anyone this weekend! Libra, Gemini and Aquarius are feeling com

etitive and will want to work hard to im

ress, sur

rise and sur

ass a date’s wildest ex

ectations. Ca

ricorn, Taurus and Virgo want commitment and will get it if they have the confidence to ask for it. <

>COU

LE OF THE WEEKEND: Leo and Virgo could make a go of it this weekend! Cats are affectionate, generous and sexy. Virgos are self-motivated and extremely intelligent. Leo/Virgo cou

les must remember that both

arties need

lenty of ego strokes and attention. Virgo has a tendency to give and not ex

ect anything in return. If they want to make the relationshi

work, Virgos must demand a fair share of attention! Virgo, be warned: Jealousy brings out the worst in a cat. Don’t stir u

trouble just to witness the resulting drama! <

>To find out more about Joyce Jillson and read her

ast columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web

age at www.creators.com. <

>Co

yright 2001 Joyce Jillson