Aries mar. 21 - apr. 20
There's much shifting of scenery now, as unformed hopes and desires refuse to gel. For now, be content just setting the stage for future gains. Around the 14th, taking a chance, whether in love or money, pays off. This is especially true around the 23rd, when fiery optimism takes you far. You spark the imagination
of someone in a position of power.

Taurus apr. 21 - may 21
The revolving door on the job front makes you feel like you're going in circles. Flexibility, not your strong suit, is called for this month, especially around the 17th. To help keep in balance, remember there's no place like home. You may star in your own true-life romance on the 14th, when a once-distant other half accepts cobilling.

Gemini may 22 - june 21
There's been a pall on your usual blithe spirits. A lifting this month allows you to finally have some fun. The 14th could be especially liberating. If you're free, a
few strategically aimed come-hither looks won't go unnoticed either.  The pace quickens considerably after the 23rd. Be bold; go where intuition leads you.

Cancer june 22 - july 22
The bosom of your family seems far from comforting now. Loved ones are decidedly prickly and more than willing to burden you with thorny problems. Save some of your nurturing impulses for #1. Late in the month, two heads are decidedly better, especially if one is older and wiser. Sage financial counsel helps you out of an impasse on the 23rd.

Leo july 23 - aug. 23
Star-power: you've got it in spades this month. Right on cue, you're given just the right social situations in which to shine. Your charisma also fires the attentions of an ardent admirer. The career break that looked only a dim hope mid-summer could prove a reality around the 11th. Just dim your brilliance around the 23rd, lest you incur some unwelcome envy.

Virgo aug. 24 - sept. 23
The home fires are burning but a little too hot for comfort. Keep a check on your temper. The flare-ups will ease after the 17th. Then, your charm quotient is high and you're able to finesse just about anything. A money pinch on the 23rd turns out to be an illusion. Sit back and wait for the creative solution to appear.

Libra sept. 24 - oct. 23
Indian summer brings a spell of doldrums. With a little persuasion, your other half will help you make a weekend getaway. Mars fires a restless period after the 17th. You attack the world, armed with a tube of Krazy Glue. The fix-it mood extends to everything, from home repairs to patching up a family feud. The 23rd could mark some sort of spiritual breakthrough.

Scorpio oct. 24 - nov. 22
Intense, often solitary, you're now ready to play the glad-handing game. Machiavellian plots are usually more your style. A little light schmoozing now will open career doors later. You're tempted to mix business with pleasure in the form of a dalliance with a devastating associate. But keep your libido in check.

Sagittarius nov. 23 - dec. 21
Plunging into a new network is fine. But to get the system to actually work for you is harder than you thought. Still, some nice social invitations are a pleasurable side benefit. Someone close takes you to task over your ethics around the 11th. You may have to put your money where your mouth is.  This month, you move closer to realizing a cherished dream.

Capricorn dec. 22 - jan. 20
Free yourself from that nagging feeling. You are no mere beast of burden, but someone with places to go, things to do. Someone near has the perfect solution around the 7th. Heed this brainstorm. A bit of financial good fortune increases your peace of mind mid-month. Don't stare down the gift horse;
some things do come easily.

Aquarius jan. 21 - feb. 18
The fog lifts on the 14th. "But what's next?" you ask. All will be made clear in due course. Meanwhile, old ties and friends in need may need to be swept out. A new romantic attraction might provide just the type of support you like to have around. It's buckle-down time at work later in the month. Improvise on the 23rd, when higher-ups ask tough questions that require instant answers.

Pisces feb. 19 - mar. 20
Your castles in the air get larger. After the 11th, though, it's easier to re-scale the blueprints in a practical way. Don't waste time feeling guilty about saying "No." You're often a pushover for opportunists disguised as underdogs. Your penchant for quiet twosomes is indulged around the 23rd, when someone close is of like mind.

- Susan Kelly