May 18, 2004

The sun moving through Taurus brings such a beautiful time of year, a time when our senses are fully deployed and we can appreciate the world with a sense of being fully alive and real. Take the opportunity to do this consciously. Aspects involving Mercury could point out the holes in our communication style. Do some work in this area tonight!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Productivity is strong in spite of romantic craziness. You’ll be grateful for what past relationships taught you. Acknowledge yourself for the little things, and everyone else will, too. Tonight brings a new perspective on a lost cause.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Everyone has advice, but fortunately, you are the only one qualified to make your wish come true. There’s a person from your past who longs to get back in your good graces. Make it easy for this person to approach you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The element of unpredictability is what makes this day so exciting. You’ll flow with it. Loved ones demand your attention but will spoil you with affection later. Someone irresponsible makes you feel tired of being the only grown-up.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Extremes seem suddenly like a good idea. As long as you try to stay out of cults and follow the law, you could come out of this with an expanded view of what you’re capable of. A Sagittarius has good news.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Feelings of independence are powerful. You make a bold move. Romance is transcendent, fiery and packed with thrills. But then, tonight, it’s like there is a big red arrow pointing to the things that irk you to no end.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 18). You are drawn to the people who can help you the most this year! Your keen business sense gets a workout in the next five weeks. In addition to your usual hard work, you can wheel and deal your way into a cash bonus! Romance comes into your life when you’re feeling terrific about your body next month. Pisces and Scorpio like your body, too! Your lucky numbers are: 9, 20, 4, 33 and 18.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You know how to get along with people, and that’s real success. This afternoon brings an opportunity to purge your life of the things that have been holding you back – like friendships that are really not healthy for you.

LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct.23). You’ve got energy, vitality, and purpose. This males it easier to communicate your aims in a friendly way and get people to help you out. In matters of the heart, wondering about what could have been is a waste of time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re strong willed — use it to your advantage! Figure out how to say goodbye to a job that stifles you or a living environment that doesn’t reflect who you really are. A Leo is on your side.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Living to the limit means something different to you than it does to loved ones. Accept what other people consider to be a good time. An effort to involve everyone in a decision might be more trouble than it’s worth.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You can’t expect to achieve a worthy goal without a certain amount of risk. Calculate it this afternoon. The law of averages is working in your favor. You define the rules of a relationship tonight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The financial opportunity you’ve been waiting for presents itself, but don’t confuse high hopes with intuition. Following a few strong pointers will help you turn in your best work to date.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Be sure your choices are your own. Heed signs, and pay attention to other kinds of guidance for an important message. You have more to offer a relationship after you take care of tough business.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "I was born Oct. 18, 1961, and my life has been going downhill since I was fired Dec.1 My unemployment is running out, and because of physical restrictions, I cannot find a job cooking, which I have done for 20 years. Yesterday, I was stopped for running a light, and my car was towed because I couldn’t afford insurance. Now, I’m $1,000 in debt over that. When will my life get back in order?"

Getting fired can be a traumatic experience — it’s a very dramatic form of rejection. It takes everyone time to come back from the emotional recoil of being fired and to see the event in a new frame. You’ve taken long enough! Believe me, dear Libra, getting fired was the best thing that could have happened to you! Make up your mind to change your career track. Information at the unemployment office and local library will help you get work that is more in line with your emerging talents. I see you in a more social position, perhaps selling gourmet foods, party planning or being a host of some kind. Don’t worry about the car for now. You still have the means to get where you need to be. Take it one day at a time, and stop blaming what happened in December for your life right now.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Jason Biggs appears as a public-relations guy in "Jersey Girl" with Ben Affleck, but soap fans know Biggs got his real show-biz start on "As the World Turns." Most fans know him as Jim from the "American Pie" movies. In those flicks, Biggs turned out to be a big-time hit with the ladies. This year, Biggs’ sensual Taurus nature leads him to play the field, breaking hearts left and right.

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