Celebrity Horoscope for Michael Elphick

Your mind is your most valuable asset; you could be an intellectual. The world of ideas is important to you. Intellectual companionship, seminars, books, magazines, films, and educational cassettes interest you. Feeding your mind is just as important as feeding your body. School can be the place for you.

TIP: In the words of Robert Anton Wilson, "You need to learn more about everything, including how to learn more."

People fascinate you and you tend to regard them in a detached manner. Consequently you enjoy teamwork and social interactions more than most folk. Sentimentality does not figure highly in most of your relationships.

You can excel in any field that requires negotiation skills. Sales and writing may be avenues of pursuit. You have an affinity for abstract reasoning, codes of law and ethics - you're very good at perceiving, comparing and communicating. You are much more objective than most people, and probably more liberal in your thinking.

Your weakness is not foolishness so much as it is indecisiveness. Too much thinking can result in lost opportunities. There is a time to get out of your head and make a decision. If you find that you can't sleep because your mind is racing, get up and work with your ideas. Get ideas down on paper, onto index cards, into a word processing machine or up and out into the airwaves.

Consider getting a brain machine and taking "smart drugs." Learn speed reading and typing. To avoid overstimulation, cut back on the use of artificial sweeteners and sugar. To the same end, you might take a mineral supplement and kelp tablets.

How is it that people tend to associate perfectionism with you? Can it be that people think that you're essentially level- headed? Do you have a flair for statistics and analysis? Is it that you're highly selective and discriminating? What about your inquiries and examinations? Probably, you are more practical and methodical than the average person. You are not prone to brag or boast and can handle money well.

You can be cautious in matters of the heart. You like to do things for people and tend to be more of a giver than a taker. However, you do need to be thanked.

Your emotional life is a driving force of your personality. You are more reflective, placid, receptive, sensitive and sensuous than most people. Your intuition is usually good. Your day to day life is strongly dependent upon your moods.

You're touchy and under stress you can withdraw. To cut back on stress and find emotional satisfaction you need goof food, good shelter and good loving. Take long hot baths and add some herbs. In some ways your memory is excellent. You can benefit through collections and collectibles.

For better or worse, you have a deep and complex emotional bond with your mother. She can be overwhelming, almost smothering. You come from a long line of strong woman.

TIP: Back away from (S)mothering people inappropriately.

You respond to themes of home and country. Study history and see how it applies to your current situation. To earn more money, you need a clearly defined territory. Silver brings you good luck.

Your domestic situation is the key ingredient in your emotional life. You have an instinct for cooking and would do well to take a couple cooking classes. Old family recipes could be your thing.

Make your date a meal and offer yourself for dessert. Remember the special sauces. It is important that you give support and care to those you love. Share your dreams with special people.

Have you been told that you'd make a good professional critic? You've an eye for detail and nuance. You could learn to do some great impressions. You're a pragmatic thinker and a problem solver.

Passion matters to you and your affairs can be an all-consuming experience. You're not satisfied with anything less than the total fulfillment of desire. When you do not receive gratification, your love can turn into hate.

Teamwork can be the right thing for you. You have a strong urge to form associations. Paradoxically, you please others to please yourself. Once you find the right partner, you have plenty of energy.

Capitalize on your poise, hospitality and sense of justice. With the right partner you can do anything. Work with people you can rely upon. Also, learn to count more upon yourself. You can do big things with your charm and sincerity.

You may have to pay some dues and work at self-expression. It is your task to stay focused and maintain some creative control and yet remain flexible. Work to enjoy life, and cultivate a sense of humor.

You get a 7-year itch to free yourself from limited and limiting forms of communication. You can find silence unsettling. When you're restless, which can be extreme and often, feed your head new and innovative information. It is likely that you experience some flashes of genius.

It is probably a good idea for you to steer clear of people heavily involved with alcohol and religious fanaticism. For at least 5 minutes a day for 5 weeks focus your mind exclusively on the meanings of this statement, "All observation tends to be self observation."

You're here to find yourself, be yourself and express yourself. The hell of it is that jealousy and power struggles are issues you must squarely face. Jealousy is not necessarily a trait of yours. However, you'll have to deal with the jealousy of your peers and in business.