Scorpio

Just in case you were wondering, yes, it's all true.


You radiate sex like a star radiates light, and there's never a shortage of potential partners who are drawn into your aura. Yet there is a part of you that desperately needs sufficient alone time – first of all to get away from those demanding attention, and secondly to get your thoughts together and come to terms with a number of matters.

It is said that Scorpios can be either the greatest of sinners or the greatest of saints – sinners in that they enjoy the pleasures of this world a bit too much, and saints in that they tend to be intuitive often to the point of being a true mystic.It's not always easy for you to combine these two apparently disparate sides of yourself, but somehow you manage to come to terms with them. This makes you an especially intriguing companion – the "mystery" man or woman who attracts interest while revealing very little of your true nature. Not everybody you meet will understand you – but they'll almost certainly remember you always.

WHEN MEETING NEW PEOPLE:

DO: Listen, but be careful not to gaze too intently at the speaker. Respond once in a while, instead of being the strong, silent type. Even if you don't have much to say, comment occasionally. This will set those around you at ease.

DON'T: Express your opinions too forcefully. If the subject is controversial, keep your most passionate ideas to yourself. As you know people better, you can be more outspoken. But if you want to make new friends, tone it down at first.

WHEN DATING:

DO: Look your best in whatever style you're most comfortable. Don't try to look sexy. You radiate that quality anyway, and if you're on a first, second, or even third date, you don't want to be overwhelming.

DON'T: Force your date to bear the entire burden of the conversation. It's great to be a good listener, but if you don't speak up occasionally, your date could feel like being with you is too much work.

IN FASHION:

DO: You prefer dark colors, and they probably suit you. However, don't always do the Johnny Cash thing and wear nothing but black. Accessorize with color, and jewelry if you like it. Otherwise, you'll appear too intimidating.

DON'T: Forget about what you're going to wear until the day of the event. Plan in advance. Otherwise, you might find that all your appropriate clothes are in the wash.

WHEN STARTING A NEW WORKOUT PROGRAM:

DO: Join a gym and find a personal trainer. For you, exercise is a chore, not an invigorating pastime. It's more fun, however, if you work with someone whose enthusiasm is catching.

DON'T: Offset the benefits of your workout by eating too much. Ask your trainer if he or she can recommend a dietary regimen that will satisfy your hunger while promoting your fitness goals.

WHEN CLIMBING THE CAREER LADDER:

DO: Emphasize your perseverance, and skill with money. You may not enjoy business parties, but you can cope. Just be polite, and speak from time to time.

DON'T: Spend too much time working. If a fortune is at stake, you might be tempted to work overtime to get things done, but even you have your limits. Always make sure you get enough sleep.

WHEN DEALING WITH A NASTY NEIGHBOR:

DO: Make the most of your intensity. Stare her right in the eye, and allow her to scream and yell until she's too tired to say any more. Then say, "Is that all?" She just might turn tail and run back in the house!

DON'T: Say anything that could be construed as a threat. Your intensity is enough to throw her off guard. Then, quietly, if you can, correct whatever problem she has. Believe me, she won't know what to make of it at all!

WHEN SHOPPING:

DO: Be sure you buy whatever it is you need. Go for quality. You tend to pinch pennies, but if you need something, buy it. If you don't, you'll just have to come back to the store.

DON'T: Get bored and go home before you finish what you came for.

WHEN DOING HOUSEHOLD CHORES:

DO: Get some help and make a party of it. Usually, you don't mind being alone, but housework can be so boring that you may need some company to ensure that you get it done.

DON'T: Start having so much fun you forget what you're supposed to be doing.

WHEN COOKING:

DO: Try to find some better food than what you can pick up at fast food joints. You need to take care of your health, perhaps more so than others. Find a low-fat cookbook and use it.

DON'T: Fall back into your old patterns.

WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY:

DO: Stay alert. Don't go off into a fugue and sink into your own thoughts. No matter how empty the highway, it's still safety first. Try playing lots of loud music.

DON'T: Take out your frustrations on the road.

WHEN IN LOVE:

DO: Show your feelings profusely. Bottling them up won't do you or your beloved any good. Be affectionate.

DON'T: Share your frustrations with your beloved. If you don't, your mate will think you're upset with him, or her. Don't create more insecurity than your dear one already has. Be more open.