Georgia Nicols' Scorpio Forecast for 2004

"There are two things to aim at in life: first to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest achieve the second."
Logan Pearsall Smith (1865-1946)

In 2003, Mars came closer to planet Earth than it's been for 60,000 years and then teamed up with explosive Uranus. This combo created explosions no one expected. (Uranus rules electricity, technology and all things unpredictable; while Mars rules fire and aggression.)

The good news is that this wild tension is over. 2004 will definitely be calmer. That's a relief for those of us who have an irresistible urge to go on living...

Happy New Year to you all!

Georgia

Just the Facts, Ma'am

Element	Water
Ruling planet	Pluto
Quality	Fixed
Opposite sign	Taurus
Symbol	the Scorpion, the Eagle, the Snake
Lucky Gem	Opal, blood red Carnelian, Garnet
Flower	Geranium, Rhododendron
Colour	Red, Black
Parts of the Body	Reproductive organs
Key Phrase	I desire.
I like	Halloween, art, poetry, home, company, the good life, sleuthing out mysteries, boxing, finding solutions, respect, power, winning, surmounting challenges.
I don't like	Personal questions, betrayal, mediocrity, half measures, lack of control, spineless indecision, restrictions and confines.
Where I shine!	Resourceful, accomplished, invigorating, heroic, instinctual. resilient, trustworthy, undaunted and whole hearted.
So who's perfect?	Suspicious, jealous, vindictive, fanatical, unreasonable, and vituperative.
Pithy cliché	There was a little girl who had a little curl, right in the middle of her forehead. And when she was good, she was very very good, and when she was bad she was horrid.

Scorpio 2004 Forecast

The Real You

I make jokes about how powerful you are -- but you are! You can move mountains! You have intense, penetrating energy. You know what you love and you know what you hate. It's that simple. Life is black-and-white to you. You embrace something or you purge it from your life. Whammo! (This makes Librans and Cancers break out in a rash.)

You're attracted to professions that require decisive, purposeful action: police work, the military, detection work, medicine, surgery, secret intelligence, spying, and challenging hands-on jobs like being a butcher, taxidermist, mortician or brain surgeon. Other signs wimp out. Not you. (You eat a case of spinach a week.)

You live life passionately and powerfully. Sometimes you're intimidating (although you never see this.) You go to the extremes when you want something. You should know you actually have the power to magnetize situations and people to you. (Spooky.)

You are the Jedi Knight who is not afraid to explore the dark side. ("Hi Darth.") Because you're so powerful -- naturally -- you have an extra responsibility. You affect the lives of those around you, even when you're playful and cheeky.

Mae West was a Leo, but her soul was pure Scorpio. "I feel like a million tonight! But one at a time."

The Past and Present

The year 1984 was a turning point for those of you over 40. In fact, if you think about it, you'll see that you virtually redefined who you were in the next 10 years.

Jobs changes and residential moves around 1991- 93 kept you off your heels. By the mid-90s, you wanted to buy something to establish your roots -- land, a condo, house, teepee - something!

Another major turning point arrived around 1999. (This was also a very tough time for relationships.) You suffer as much as anyone else when relationships end, (maybe more) but you have the good sense to get out when the going is bad. That's smart. (But then you have laser-like concentration.)

In the last few years, you've been bolder about going after what you want especially in terms of career and your external world. However, in this same period (last year and this) partners changed jobs or became self-employed which diminished the support to you from others. Singles also lost support from external sources.

Nevertheless, you're turned on by life! (Despite its travails it's still popular.) You can tell that something marvelous is waiting for you just beyond that door that says: Price of Admission -- Your Mind. (Oops, just kidding.)

The Year 2004

Things are looking better and better this year. (It's okay to grin and swagger, but not too much.) You have steadily improved your life since 1999, and now you're at the precipice of a major career peak. You're right at the edge. My advice is -- don't leap. Not just yet.

Your time of culmination actually takes place from 2005 - 2009 however, let's face it -- you can hear the supply plane circling overhead. You know you're almost there. That's why you have to work very, very hard this year.

Whenever a cycle of growth comes to fruition, it is dependent upon the ground from which it springs. You have one more year to plow that ground and nurture your projects by initiating new efforts, tweaking existing ones, contacting important people, and playing your final Ace.

(I never met a Scorpio without an Ace up her sleeve.)

More about your future

If you're getting ready to play that final Ace, obviously -- this is the moment. It's time to give your career, or anything that is dear to your heart, your best shot so that whatever comes down the tube in the next two years is as good as it can be.

One noticeable shift: you will find it surprisingly easy to contact and relate to others. Your schmooze factor is high, high, high in 2004! Everybody loves you! Conferences, group meetings, partnerships, and any kind of dynamic where you work with others will be hugely to your advantage. Parties and events that you plan will be unusually successful. This is because friends benefit you in 2004. They're supportive, plus you'll meet new helpful buddies as well.

Your interest in broad, social reform deepens this year. You feel personally committed to making the world a better place. That's great. Because when you decide to do something -- it gets done. (Or else.)

Relationships and Romance

Because all your relationships improve so much in the year 2004, naturally, this rubs off on your romantic life as well. People think you're cute this year. Cuddly cute. Cute? This gives you pause. (Little furry ones.) Cute? Moi?

Another new influence (Uranus in Pisces) is now in the picture. That means that life is going to get more exciting. Romance with the most unlikely people will take place. You're gonna shock Mom. (Or your kids.)

These bold surprises take place because rigid patterns that you've accepted until now suddenly fly out the window. (Swoosh!) You'll be more flexible and exploratory. Kinky, shocking and exciting love is possible now. Caution, all this wacky stuff also triggers the unexpected arrival of children. (See where close dancing gets ya?)

Coping with Challenges in 2004

Challenges are actually removed from you this year rather than placed in your path. However, it's easy to get sloppy with something just within your grasp. (I once spilled some water just as I was reaching for a Kleenex.)

Perhaps the greatest challenge will be romantic. Sudden and unexpected flirtations bring you a host of opportunities to trip the light fantastic with the apple of your eye. (Don't leave those peelings on the ground, or you'll get caught like Eve did.) Sure you're playful and mischievous, but never stupid. You life recreational sex; but don't risk an existing, solid relationship for a mere bon bon.

The same energy that makes you restless and susceptible to temptation can be harnessed to do groundbreaking, creative work. Without question, the next decade will be the most creative period of your life! (I kid you not.) Innovation, new media techniques, new approaches to plan and design will be a snap for you.

You're thinking out-of-the-box (which is easy for you because you were never square.)

Your Mantra for 2004

The world is ready for my ideas.

Lucky Days in 2004 for Scorpio

The days below are perfect times to go after what you want - whether it's a date, a major financial decision, or a job. Make note of these dates and use them to your advantage. These are the days when the gods are with you.

January: 15, 16
February: 9, 10
March: 7, 8
April: 6, 7
May: 3, 4, 31
June: 1, 27, 28
July: 24, 25
August: 21, 22
September: 17, 18
October: 14, 15
November: 11, 12
December: 8, 9

Scorpio Celebrity Birthdays

October

23 Michael Crichton, 1942
24 Kevin Kline, 1947
25 James Carville, 1944
26 Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1947
27 John Cleese, 1939
28 Julia Roberts, 1967
29 Joely Fisher, 1967
30 Henry Winkler, 1945
31 Dan Rather, 1931

November

1 Jenny McCarthy, 1972
2 Nelly (Cornall Haynes), 1973
3 Kathy Kinney, 1953
4 Walter Cronkite, 1916
5 Sam Shepard, 1943
6 Sally Field, 1946
7 Billy Graham, 1918
8 Bonnie Raitt, 1949
9 Lou Ferrigno, 1951
10 Brittany Murphy, 1977
11 Leonardo DiCaprio, 1974
12 David Schwimmer, 1966
13 Whoopi Goldberg, 1955
14 Laura San Giacomo, 1961
15 Ed Asner, 1929
16 Marg Helgenberger, 1958
17 Martin Scorsese, 1942
18 Owen Wilson, 1968
19 Jodie Foster, 1962
20 Robert F. Kennedy, 1925
21 Goldie Hawn, 1945