Virgo 8/23 - 9/22 - Star Signs

Girls' Life, August-Sept, 2003 by Lola Starz

AUGUST You're heading into a good time for getting off to a fresh new start. Think of things in terms of a good game of beach limbo. Have loads of fun, but be flexible and continue to lower the bar to challenge yourself! No problem, mon.

SEPTEMBER Virgo gal, life sure is grand! Maybe even better than ever. Bask in the sunshine that is your current existence. Just be careful not to get burned. The secret? Surround yourself with plenty of loved ones. They are the SPF of life.

SCHOOLCAST Look inside yourself often, and you're quite likely to discover some made skills our never even knew you had. Yes, your awesome creativity and vivid imagination kick into super-high gear this year. And don't expect to be a closet artiste--your talents definitely don't go unnoticed by the people around you. Shine, shine, shine!

Libra 9/23-10/23

AUGUST A situation that might have you totally spazzed out at first will probably turn out to be for the best. Hang on for a bumpy ride, but remember that Easy Street is just up ahead.

SEPTEMBER If you really want to grow from within, reach out! Look into signing up for some do-good volunteer stuff. Besides, you'll need the community service hours for school.

SCHOOLCAST Your secret to school success? Knowing your limits and not taking on too much. Pick and choose. You don't need to do flag squad and dance committee and student government and chess club and yearbook staff and swim team and...

Scorpio 10/24-11/22

AUGUST Pushing yourself to athletic extremes is often admirable, Miss Sporto. But set smart boundaries, OK? Safety first, Scorp. You want trophies, not strained tendons and stress fractures.

SEPTEMBER You'll likely become a huge source of support for needy friends this month. Go ahead, and let 'em lean on you. That's what friends are for. Just be careful not to get overly involved in stuff that's not your biz-nor your prob.

SCHOOLCAST Although the school year could start out seemingly uneventful, your day is surely coming. Your smarts and scholastic strengths are about to be recognized in a big way.

Sagittarius 11/23-12/21

AUGUST Want to say something to your crush or BF? Don't blurt it out! Choose your words very carefully, and once is enough. If subtly put, your message should sink into that boy's brain.

SEPTEMBER Be your usual active self, Adventure Girl! But also choose some activities that are more about deep breathing than taking your breath away. Sure, keep scoring those goals and scaling cliffs...but wind down for some occasional yoga or a simple stroll. Balance is the best way to combat burnout.

SCHOOL CAST This year's workload is heavier than ever before, but you can swing it. Get a backpack on wheels, and buckle down. Your efforts will be well-rewarded come report card time.

Capricorn 12/22-1/20

AUGUST Summer's coming to an end, and you could really use a vacation before school starts. If there are no fam getaway plans in place, see if you can tag along on a friend's family trip, spend some time with an out-of-town relative or plan a group camping outing-in your backyard.

SEPTEMBER Here's your mantra of the month: Go with the flow. Resist going against the current, at least for now. Don't make major waves until you get into the back-to-school groove.

SCHOOLCAST You could find yourself in some kind of leadership role this year. Class prez, perhaps? You've got Lola's vote!

Aquarius 1/21-2/18

AUGUST Your best buds always pull through when you need them most. Even when you don't know you're in deep. You're a lucky gal to have such lifesaving pals.

SEPTEMBER You need to focus on fam time this month. Put in some hours just hanging at home with the 'rents and sibs. Bond over a game of Backgammon, Yahtzee, Monopoly--they're classics.

SCHOOLCAST The return you'll reap from school this year is equivalent to what you put into it. Stay focused on your studies, and give projects your absolute all. The payoff when report cards come around will be BIG with a capital B ...or better!

Pisces 2/19-3/20

AUGUST Bud battles are probably brewing all around you, and the sisters want you to pick sides. Lola's wise advice? Learn to be a good listener, but keep your lips securely zipped. In other words, stay out of it!

SEPTEMBER You finally come to an understanding of a certain sticky sitch that may have been smoldering for quite some time. The smoke has dissipated, and everything is all crystal clear now! See?

SCHOOLCAST You could very well find yourself wrapped up in a brand spankin' new activity this school year--something you never expected to be a part of. The sk8r grl scene? School diva stardom status? Community activist extraordinaire?

Aries 3/21-4/19

AUGUST

It's not your birthday, but be careful what you wish for. You could wind up having second thoughts--about a crush who's not all he's cracked up to be, maybe?

SEPTEMBER

The change in schedule could be getting to you. Lazy days are done--time to set the alarm! Ugh. You'll adjust.

SCHOOLCAST

Resist the urge to dive head first into too many school activities until you've tested the waters. Take one thing at a time, and add stuff to your agenda in short waves.