LIBRA: September 23-October 22

THE INNER YOU

You work hard trying to please others and as a result, they find you captivating. However, beneath your friendly exterior, you desperately long for love and approval. You have trouble saying no to requests from others, and you take on too many jobs or commitments--and then to prove how nice you are, you keep smiling through the strain. It might be more useful to spend time building up your self-esteem rather than looking to others to give it to you. You hate anything unpleasant and avoid conflict, vulgarity and strife. If life were a play, you'd always insist on a happy ending. The problem with trying to have constant peace and harmony is that you often have trouble making decisions. At times you fear that any move you make will bring something terrible crashing down around you. If you could just lighten up and not be so hard on yourself, you'd be much more satisfied with what you do achieve. You have every ingredient for happiness!

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU

People feel important when they're with you because you always seem to understand their point of view. Because you long for others' approval, though, you tend to go along with what they want--and that may make you look a bit wimpy sometimes. And because you're very concerned with your appearance--and whether you should blow your next paycheck on that expensive outfit you saw--some people think you're vain.

YOUR BEST TRAITS

You always know the right thing to say and how to give compliments--which is why you are able to make friends so easily. You're curious about what lies beyond the horizon, so you're always open to seeing new places and things. And you've got a sharp sense of style, collecting odd, interesting things to wear or decorate your home with.

YOUR WORST TRAITS

You're extremely sensitive and find it hard to accept criticism from others--even when they are trying to help you. Instead, you feel slighted and take their comments as rejection, and nurse your wounded feelings inwardly. You tend to be preoccupied with yourself and your appearance, and sometimes your concerned with what others think of you. And you can be something of a spendthrift.

THE ROMANTIC YOU

You're forever spinning fantasies. If an attractive woman/man asks you for the correct time, you're already wondering what you should wear on your first date. You were born with the abiliy to totally bewitch women/men--you know just how to flatter them and you shower them with love and affection. It's no wonder you have a reputation for being a flirt. (You've even been accused of being in love with love.) But although you can rack up conquests easily, you're aware that a true romance involves more than just physical attraction. In fact, you're idealistic about love. When that beautiful/handsome, smart, exciting, charming woman/man finally comes along and you really fall, even casual get-togethers and every day places suddenly take on an aura of romance and fantasy. And once you give another your heart, you become a loyal and devoted soul mate.


FRIENDSHIP BEST MATCHES

Leo--You and Leo are sociable people who enjoy a warm, lively friendship. You're both interested in anything new, and Leo has the energy to pull you out of a rut.

Sagittarius--Sagittarius keeps you amused. Neither of you likes to criticize or judge the other, which leads to trust and shared feelings.

LOVE

BEST MATCHES:

Gemini--You're an ideal pair--vivacious, fun loving and affectionate.

Aquarius--You can be good friends and romantic partners.

NEXT BEST:

Leo--You're both high-spirited and generous--a ready to party match.

Sagittarius--You enjoy a harmonious, easygoing and happy relationship.

WORST MATCH:

Aries--Libra and Aries get off to a great start, but then you each head in different directions.

NEXT WORST:

Cancer--You tend to disappoint one another.

Capricorn--Capricorn is private; Libra is more social.

SAME SIGN:

Libra--You're both warm, lively and outgoing--but somebody's got to be the balance wheel.


THE PHRASE YOU LIVE BY--I balance

SPECIAL DAY--Friday

LUCKY NUMBERS--6 and 9

BEST COLOURS--Blue and lavendar, the colours of romance and harmony.

DANGER--Libras can stir up ill feelings in situations involving love.

LUCKY JEWEL--Opal. This stone gives you insight and keeps you from feeling jealous and greedy.



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