By Jack Fertig
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY
Susan Powter turns 54 on Monday. The fitness trainer gained fame through informercials, The Susan Powter Show and her catch phrase “stop the insanity” in the ’90s. The former Dallas-based entrepeneur came out in 2004 and has three sons. This year, Powter was a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race in February and profiled on Good Morning America in October.
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THIS WEEK
Mars in Virgo sesqui-square Jupiter in Taurus goads people to be more stubborn, assertive and critical. Listening patiently and graciously, and learning how to improve, gives you an edge. Being a cranky know-it-all doesn’t.
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SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 20
Trying too hard to be a big shot only guarantees you’ll never be one. Focus on modesty and your hard work speaks for itself. Learn from criticism, but consider the source.
CAPRICORN Dec 21-Jan 19
Knowing your inner strength makes you generous and kind. Being mature, thoughtful and aesthetically conservative helps you get ahead. Being smug will only bring you down.
AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18
Difficult family secrets can leave you wondering who you really are. Analyzing sibling rivalry can shed some light on the mystery. Feeling lost is the admission that leads to finding your true self.
PISCES Feb 19-Mar 19
You might be able to avoid arguments that threaten your relationships and career. You don’t have to like, accept or agree with everything you hear, but you should consider it.
ARIES Mar 20-Apr 19
Even when working on organizing minutiae, don’t get caught up in details. Keep an eye on the larger picture. You may need to sacrifice a battle to achieve victory.
TAURUS Apr 20-May 20
Getting more physical and less cerebral helps you live a more balanced life. Instant gratification is a distraction from meeting your real needs. With thoughtful planning you’ll achieve the latter.
GEMINI May 21-Jun 20
Start work on recent relationship problems. You feel stuck at first. That will pass. Evaluate your patience and commitment and your partner’s, but save that information for a later decision.
CANCER Jun 21-Jul 22
Looking too far ahead trips you up. Hone your expertise on details that need immediate attention. It takes effort to be diplomatic, especially at work. Criticism is best focused on oneself.
LEO Jul 23-Aug 22
Playing hard hurts friendships and your reputation. Striving for a personal best is better than crushing your opponents. Focusing on technique and personal accomplishment helps you at work.
VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22
If you can’t avoid fights, make an effort to listen. Consider other viewpoints, little as you may like them. It will all make sense later. The best solutions may come slowly. Be patient.
LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22
Worries about mortality or the meaning of life make you eager to figure it all out. Talking it out with a good friend raises more questions than answers. That’s good, honest and real.
SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21
Pessimism and striving for control drive away those you love. List your priorities and another of your assets. Some problems you can solve. Others you just need to let go of.
Jack Fertig can be reached at 415-864-8302 or Starjack.com
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition December 9, 2011.
