Star Gazing

August 14-20, 2002

Laura Wilde

Aries
Shift focus and begin your sprint in a different direction. It’s okay to go fast but make sure you have a clear shot at the finish line. Do not despair if results aren’t coming fast enough. Struggling for life anew makes you more motivated than usual.

Taurus
A bright future awaits you and your kin. You might not have yet figured out what works best but soon you’ll be more content and life won’t feel like such an uphill climb. Smooth sailing in your future! Taking a trip is a lot less stressful than expected.

Gemini
A bitter fight has you at sixes and sevens. When your orderly universe becomes a bubble of chaos, you can’t find anything – keys may be lost, and locksmiths may be called. Save yourself time and money by keeping careful track of your necessaries.

Cancer
Helping out a friend in need fills your heart with good cheer. Work-related events change your life slightly and your options expand more than even you could have fathomed. Be ready when your big break comes.

Leo
Family conflicts may cause some strife between you and someone very close to you. You feel pulled in too many directions at once and can’t seem to satisfy anyone fully. Once you’re satisfied, you can refill your cup and satisfy others.

Virgo
A brilliant idea floats into your consciousness that’s hard to resist. So maybe you’ll have to work on some selling points and change your outlook a bit. Key word: compromise. Do not be rigid.

Libra
Change is a good thing. Do not resist its inevitability. Certain talents rise to the surface and your mind is altered as to your own potential. Work that body, too, and, don’t forget, internal beauty makes for outward beauty. Capture Summer’s last gasp before it’s gone forever.

Scorpio
Don’t regret having made some difficult choices in your past. When pushed into a corner, you have no other choice but to react. If some people stay mad at you, well then, so be it. You’ll be happy to have discovered a secret.

Sagittarius
Do not hold on to things simply for sentimental reasons, especially if they are taking up too much space and making your life harder. There’s no shame in giving something away to charity (if charity wants it, that is). Toss out and restock.

Capricorn
The person on whom you depend lets you down, which bothers you somewhat. Only the truth can set you free. Allow yourself more benefits than before because you are worth it. Sticking with someone out of loneliness will only waste more time.

Aquarius
Only a fool would turn down your offer. Seek other contacts. When an adventure presents itself to you, think hard before you turn it down. You might have other things to do but this is very important in the grand scheme of things.

Pisces
Making a big move is as exciting as it is terrifying. Take it one step at a time. If you are still stuck in a moment you can’t get out of, perhaps a soul-bending movie might change your perspective. Otherwise, count your blessings.