SCORPIO (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22 ) It is time to keep secrets, be quiet, slow down and make plans for the future. You are more concerned with personal matters and less with the outside world. You don’t get anywhere working with others—this is your time for YOU. Concentrate on financial matters and get money affairs in order. There is unusual or secretive action at home or in the family. Travel to visit people at a distance is indicated. A child surprises you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) Good times with young people and partners are indicated. You start partying early for the holidays. Why do you want to stir up trouble at home and in the family? Relax! A partner is crying the blues over almost everything. Your work situation looks good with a possible bonus or salary increase. You present two faces to the world—your actions do not always agree with your intentions and this confuses others — lighten up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) You are worrying too much about money and investments. Just sit tight and you will eventually profit. You don’t know enough to take any action now, trust me. Partners have a Gloomy Gus attitude now and are of no help. Concentrate on prayer, travel, deep study of your favorite interest and you will get through this period easily and happily. Work is very demanding, but well worth every minute you spend on it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) You are still you but you are not quite certain of it these days. No wonder you are sometimes fuzzy-minded and want the world to just stop while you catch your breath. Be careful handling money and financial matters from now through mid-December and you will avoid a lot of missteps, confusion and loss. Chronic health problems do not show improvement. Friends and associates show you they care.

PISCES (Feb. 20 to March 20) Your high energy continues and is still backed up with a lot of mental energy, too. You work to special purposes and get a tremendous amount of work done. There is a restriction on boisterous good times which will hold until summer of 2005, so get used to it. Activity centers in your career and partnership matters which is very fortunate for your future prospects. Watch out for double-dealing and you are on the way to success.

ARIES (March 21 to April 20) You concentrate on domestic matters, children and entertainment. There is a lot of work to be done on the 18th and 19th but you may not feel up to it so plan ahead. You will connect with distant relatives next week and that will involve either your traveling to visit them or making intense preparations to host them. Many situations rise up to plague you and have to be taken care of by you. Don’t hesitate to ask friends for help.

TAURUS (April 21 to May 21) You and a friend misunderstand one another and it could cause a rift between you. On the other hand, a friend acts in your favor or helps with a difficult task. There is much contact between you and people at a distance. Children and/or romance still occupy a lot of your time and interest. Be careful what you say in casual conversation as your words have more effect than you know. You are apt to blurt out secrets without realizing it.

GEMINI (May 22 to June 21) Your happiest times are spent at home. Partners are excited and have lots of suggestions about places to go and/or things to do. Your health takes a turn for the better. People at a distance can’t make up their minds regarding where to spend the holidays, so that keeps you in an uproar, too. There is much activity going on in your job or in your public life. Not all you hear is true in those areas is true.

CANCER (June 22 to July 22) You may notice that you are constantly stopped or restricted any time you try to make a good impression. The stars are telling you to think carefully before you speak or act and to stop holding on to the past. It is a good time to take yourself very seriously and analyze your emotions and actions to see if they are benefiting you. The time now is ready for the start of a new interest or making a complete change in your approach to life.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Home and family interests take on a new importance, but it won’t last very long. There will be plenty of activity going on. Some of it will be lighthearted with lots of fun and laughter and some of it will be somber and very serious, through no fault of yours. Partners will be willing to cooperate with you and carry out your wishes. You are ready to make some kind of investment but you would be wise to think it over very, very, carefully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 23) Good things come to you now but you must not overeat or you will gain weight quickly and surely! Write and send as many holiday cards as you can because people you know are waiting for them from you. Lots of people visit you during this season and clamor for your attention. Evenings are happy times for you. Friends show they care and have fond memories of you. Your home is the center of interesting get-togethers.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) A friend comes to the rescue just in time, no matter what your need is. Career matters promise much hard work ahead. You communicate well and handle a lot of important and official papers. Fun and recreation time is of a different sort than you are used to. Your daily work is becoming a mystery to you. Soon you will be in charge of handling new instruments and new procedures, denoting extra work.