February 17, 2003

The moon in Virgo reminds s that doing administrative work is necessary to propel the action forward. Acting as the boss and the worker can be tricky, especially when the worker you rebels against the boss you. And following the full moon, some will throw up their hands and say simply, "I don’t feel like it, and you can’t make me."

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The power structure is changing once again. Apply what you’ve learned, and the world takes notice. No longer the sweet, ignorant student, you’re giving your teachers a run for their money.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Giddy excitement is in the air – it’s a s if cupid scattered some fairy dust over the workplace that caused everyone to start flirtatiously winking and blowing kisses. Enjoy the connection for what it’s worth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Relationship tensions gets frustrating. A friend has a drastically different view of your relationship. You’ll get a glimpse of this and be surprised. Be more sensitive to where this person is coming from.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Get more of what you love in your life. Many moon children are developing new tastes and shouldn’t feel guilty about losing interest in something of the past or being unsure about current personal preferences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Business tip: Only partner up with true equals. A relationships between non-equals is a strategic disaster. You’re craving a thrill this afternoon and could be taken in by a skilled raconteur.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (February 17). Important chances mark this year. People admire your desire for knowledge and encourage your abilities through the next five weeks. Two heads are better than one in the business world, and your ideal partner comes along next month. April is a big money month, and the stakes just get higher. May brings drama, love and satisfaction. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 23, 32, 2 and 28.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Different ways of running your life are featured. It’s easier to change today. You could adopt new-fangled organizing principles and be the talk of your circle. It’s natural to focus on what’s wrong with you instead of what’s right.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). Continue to think positive because you will begin attracting people who fit into the mental pictures you create, whether they are positive or negative. This afternoon, people push their way into stuff that’s none of their business.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Tell everyone else what you want and what you are looking for – no man is an island. Lighthearted romance is fun tonight, but singles long for true love. Couples may ask for more serious commitments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). In love, don’t expect the scope of the relationships to be something you both immediately get, even if your vibes are hot now. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither will be the metaphoric empire of your relationships.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Ponder your current state of affairs. Strategic alliances highlight your individual capabilities and use them for the good of the team. Don’t get into a business arrangement with anyone you don’t totally trust.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Nobody likes to rock the boat, but today, it might be necessary. It’s lucky to extend invitations t long-lost friends or someone you don’t know well at all who has a good vibe. Favored signs to connect with are Gemini and Pisces.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Focus on special career goals, and other parts of your life fall right into place. In love, fundamental differences become apparent. But would you really want to be passionately involved with someone who was just like you?

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I am seriously in need of changing careers and would like some astrological help in the choice. Relocation is likely with this change. My birth date is Sept. 7, 1954. Thanks for being so good at what you do!"

You are a hard-driving Virgo with Capricorn influencing your emotional moon. You do everything with great conviction, and you expect huge results. For this reason, it often feels like you are giving more than you are getting out of your work. Until you are on top, you’re not satisfied. Sometimes, you blame the company, the people you work with or the kind of work you’re doing, but the truth is that none of these elements have to do with the real reason you’re dissatisfied. It’s really about losing the need to please others and the fear or not being liked in order to permit your talent to shine, wherever you are, whatever you are doing. You’ll have breakthroughs on this due to a project that comes in late March – it really pushes you to the limit. Relocating will be luckiest in June, when you’ll find the perfect living arrangement. Lucky fields include computer programming, decoding and government work, especially anything top secret.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Songwriter Carole King’s long list of hits has contributed much to the "Tapestry" of American music. Interestingly, there were four luminaries traveling retrograde at her time of birth. Retrograde planetary motion is tied to an introverted personality and the ability to be starkly honest in assessing one’s emotions and inner world. It follows naturally that great art would spring from such star influences.

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