Thursday, May 27, 2004 By La'Tasha Royal, Life & Health editor
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Aries- March 20-April 19-
It's been a long, challenging struggle, but you gradually gain the upper hand. Your physical presence dominates the space. The balance swings in your direction. Everyone has to admit that you won fair and square. As happy as you are about this, try to be gracious about your triumph. Your good example leaves the best impression of all. If anybody ever replaces you in this position, just hope that he or she follows your shining example.
Taurus- April 20-May 19-
Your local world is perfect, but there are rumblings in the air and signs of discord beyond the borders. It's getting harder to ignore the obvious. Still, you manage to do a good job at blocking those negative vibes until someone gives you a new perspective on things. The rules of the game are changing. Accept whatever you deserve, but don't try to take anything more. It's important to remain on good terms.
Gemini-May 20-June 20
You had a slow start or a rough beginning. Now that it's over, don't dwell on it. Notice that you're falling into step with events designed to meet your approval. You'd say things are calming down. An urgent message isn't a source of stress -- it's a wake-up call You could handle this with your eyes shut. But you won't because you don't want to miss a single trick. When a cause for frustration turns into a source of triumph, anything can happen. Powerful times lie ahead of you. Dress and act accordingly.
Cancer-June 21-July 21
Fasten your seat belt, just in case. Realign your safety net, even if you don't think that you'll need it. You want to bounce back from any fall, landing firmly on your feet. You want to come up smiling. Strange news can be turned to your advantage with a little creative twist. The art of spin is alive and well in your camp. Going out on a limb turns into a major media event. It's okay to blur the line between your professional and social lives, because it's high time that everyone got to know you better.
Leo- July 22-August 22
Behaviorists talk about imprinting, which is just a fancy word for learning. Some people get it right away, while others might be somewhat slower on the uptake. It's just a simple question of how many lessons you need before you're finally clear on the concept. Take the shortest road possible. If you're not getting enough value in exchange for mounting expenses, you'll feel the pain in your wallet soon enough. Paying attention is the best thing you can afford to do. The dividends are immediate and lasting. Plus, you can share them with anyone who will listen
Virgo- August 23-September 21
You're sorry to see this phase end, but you're not about to let the moss grow on you. Listen to the complaints of people that are having trouble adapting. What drives them crazy only serves to motivate you. Take a deep breath and deal with all the unpleasant business first. What you need is an instant track record. The individuals that you hope to impress will need to believe in your efficiency from the very beginning. Earn their trust so that they'll let you run with it.
Libra- September 22-October 22
The honeymoon seems to be over, but you can't complain. You got a lot out of this when things were going well for you. If this situation no longer seems like such a great idea, maybe it's just a sign of maturity. If you're ready for a realistic picture, be honest about the flaws, and then stack them up against the benefits. What you see might prove that this isn't the end, just a necessary changing of gears. Now you feel a little foolish for what you were thinking, but mostly you're inspired to grow with the situation.
Scorpio- October 23-November 21
Are you living slightly behind the present instead of right in it? Trust your instincts when it comes to making decisions. Sitting on the fence is getting uncomfortable, anyway. You're being pushed from both sides. If you wait any longer, a certain decision will be taken out of your hands. Many others are standing in line to accept an opportunity about which you're unsure. Maybe you'll let them have it.
Sagittarius- November 22-December 21
Waste is in the eye of the beholder. It's hard to believe someone else's priorities. If you're doing what feels necessary to you, you'll defend your actions against the people who try to stop them. Build up your assets if you want them to amount to anything. You're not about to break the bank in pursuit of an overblown package deal. There's no reason to take the good with the bad when you're free to throw back whatever you don't want. The stars support your choices when everyone else is slow to understand them.
Capricorn- December 22-January 19
Don't be shy. This is no time to retreat into a neutral background. You say that you'd rather not because others are watching, but that's exactly the reason why you should be a prominent figure on the scene. Add a little smoke and fire to your presentation just because you can. There's no need to test the water -- dive right in. Start out pleasing yourself and end up pleasing others. The combined effect is gratifying. Aren't you glad that you took the time to do this?
Aquarius- January 20-February 17
Icebreaking and glad-handing should be your strong points, but you're a little slow warming up to present company. Maybe you're out of your element or just not in the mood. If you have no choice about this interaction, respect other people's differences even if you can't quite bring yourself to embrace them. At times like these, laughter may not be the best medicine. Everyone sees the uncertainty in each other's eyes. It's your job to save the day, especially when you're the one who started this. Find a tactful way to change the subject if things get too uncomfortable.
Pisces- February 18-March 19
You're the perfect resource going to waste. Your heightened powers of understanding and empathy are crying out to be used. You can see all sides of the story from where you stand. Language isn't a barrier even if you don't know any of the words. Your cosmic mission, should you choose to accept it, is to visit some troubled region and help the combatants negotiate a permanent peace. You're the best candidate for projects like these
because heroism is the furthest thing from your mind. You genuinely want to help others make a difference in their world.
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