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This time period brings you financial success and security. This applies to those who have carefully managed their finances over the pastfew months. The chickens not only come home to roost they provide a deli cious roast dinner. For those spendthrift few who have lived large as their savings shrunk, you get a brief reprieve. Very brief. LIBRA (0924-1023) You are where you love to be—in the center of the social scene, meet-, ing new people and enjoying the glare of the spotlight Enjoy it while it lasts artd make the most of all the attention. Proud Libras put pet projects into motion and gain support from some interesting influential sources. Hurry. By the end of the month you will be backto banging on closed doors. SCORPIO (1024-1122) Proud Scorps go cosmic as dreams play a big role in how they decide to act and react Go with your gut While there is a lot going on behind the scenes, you seem to have an intrinsic and intuitive notion of the whos, whats and wheres of it all. An interesting strategy is to play dumb and see who reveals the truth. Then you can smarten up the whole motley crew. SAGIHARIUS (1123-1222) Friends want to get into the act. Can you handle all the commotion? Gay Archers are elected social directors. And, yet, it could be worse. At least now you call the shots, make the decisions and do things that you really like to do. Of course, too much of your own "good ideas" may wear on the.crowd. Try to make it more of a democracy. Okay, maybe an oligarchy. CAPRICORN (1223-0120) Career-minded pink Caps can manifest their own destiny as months of effort suddenly pay off. There are plenty of opportunities to shine up to the big brass. Your professional path clears of debris and you can cruise to the next rest stop with ease. Of course, there are those who are angling for the next exit. 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But don't just gloss over the wide gaps. Rnd ways to really fill them in. If you are on the hoof and checking out the field, trot over to some new pastures to see who is grazing. TAURUS (0421-0521) Even a small exercise ef fort can have impressive results. So, turn a care ful eye to diet and health. Queer Bulls not only buff and tone, they can also set in place an entire regime that will have longer term beneficial im pact But you have to make the effort Dreaming away the pounds will just not do it.. .especially with ail those midnight snacks. GEMINI (0522-0621)Whileyou are usually fairly creative, this time period sees a boom in your artistic efforts. Anting you undertake, in any sphere of influence, has a spark of ingenuity and its great rewards. Luck plays a small role — most of it is through your own sweat equity. Don't put anything off until tomorrow. "Genius" may be one way to describe it, but I prefer the word "Gemini." Go, go, go. CANCER (0622-0723) It is never too late in the summerto do some spring cleaning. So, why not now? Get the broom and the brush out of stor age, gay Crab, and rubadub your space until it shines. Before you know it, your personal space fills up with all sorts of friends, strangers and hangers on. Party on, but ask guests to clean up after themselves. Oh, good luck.:: ©2010 Madam Lichtenstein, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Entertainment info: Visitwww.TheStarrYEye.com for e-greetings, horoscopes and Pride jewelry. My book “HerScopes: A Guide To Astrology For Lesbians" from Simon & Schuster is ■ available at bookstores and major booksites. NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS Blowing Rock, Boone & Asheville We also have properties available in a private, gated gay and lesbian community. 18 qnotes Aug. 7-20.2010