Star Gazing

January 23-29, 2002

Laura Wilde

Aries
Further your own agenda, seek out strange partnerships that may shock your pals. Be bold and take dramatic steps. On a lighter note, rethink your favorite color in clothing of late — it could be drabbing you down. When someone says something untrue, call them on it.

Taurus
You’ll find the year getting easier as it goes along, not getting more difficult. You will also be recognized for a long under-appreciated talent. You come to an inner resolution about a conflict and you find new ways of managing and balancing work and family.

Gemini
You see other people doing what you wish you could do yourself. To you, there is a wall between the person you want to be and the person you are. This year will find you tearing down that wall. Strange as it may seem, you’ll hardly recognize yourself this time next year.

Cancer
You are torn between what you want and what you need. Nobody’s perfect and you have remember that the world and the people in it aren’t always as you want to cast them. You must acknowledge, at some point, that you see what you want to see, not the reality.

Leo
You’re working very hard to realize your dreams. You have an abundance of ideas and the know-how to get them across to large amounts of people. Do not lose out on the pleasure life has to offer — keep your mind free and open. You’ll have many more faces coming into your life soon.

Virgo
Face off with an enemy and clear your conscience. It’s a time for truth, and a time to be bold in taking steps toward a better life. Sooner or later, the other shoe will drop and when it does, just make sure to find it and toss it in the garbage with the rest of the old shoes. An old friend makes an awkward re-appearance into your life.

Libra
You find some inspiration in unexpected places. You won’t be able to explain why you do things, you just know you have to do them. Listen to feedback from others - they are not entirely off base. Get your body moving and it will make you feel better. All in all, though, it looks to be a life-changing year for you.

Scorpio
Value what you earn not what you lose. Ask for a raise and be firm in your resolve. Take some time out to get physical with the natural world — keep your heart healthy and you will have plenty of energy to complete the tasks you have in front of you. Admit your love for someone.

Sagittarius
Your real hope for the future will be revealed in the coming weeks. Don’t let illusion overshadow reality. Keep old friends close-by when trying to figure out where you’re going from here. You might feel disappointed with the results of an upcoming contest. Keep the flame burning for an old love.

Capricorn
You’re not sure whether or not to come or go with regard to your work life. Which direction is the right direction? Use the upcoming respite to fix those problems so that you can be where you want to be. Use your talents the way they’re meant to be used. And focus on your health.

Aquarius
Changing faces in your life leaves you feeling slightly crazed. Cease all stimulants until you feel a more even keel. Keep yourself occupied by taking a yoga class or doing some painting or writing. It’s a creative time for you.

Pisces
Life lately is like Chinese water torture. You can’t win for losing. You’re never going to satisfy everyone. And for some reason, people seem to be requiring more than usual from you lately. For better or worse, the only relief will come from feeling independent again.