Horoscope

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An inflammatory week carries mixed messages. The sun shines bright: tenderness and compassion. Mars in Aries stirs aggression. Jupiter, in Capricorn, suggests opportunity (yes, even in these times) while Mercury and Venus in Gemini urge self-expression.

Aries (March 20-April 18) Mercurial memos suggest success. Enjoy reactivating a lapsed association. Could be a missing link to a cherished goal or “merely” a chance to put Humpty Dumpty back together again.

Taurus (April 19-May 19) People know where they stand with you. Is that always a good thing? You say what you think. Some call it virtue. Others whisper of “foot-in-mouth” disease. Lunar wisdom suggests you draw on inner sensitivity.

Gemini (May 20-June 19) Success is attainable. It’s on you to start the process. Is a teddy bear trick required? Something unexpected, pleasing and flattering, yet a tad shocking. What better way to declare your independence?

Cancer (June 20-July 21) Birthdays loom large as Venus angles closer. Love goddess though she is, Venus also knows her way around the counting house. You’re about to be a year older but also wiser. Send out a few rockets.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 21)

As the sun casts light on your house of secrets, mysterious messages come through dreams or meditation. Have a few intimate details of your fast-paced life been shoved under the rug? Belated spring cleaning is a multilevel mandate.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) Puzzling planets have you in their crosshairs but not for long. Happily, the rockets’ red glare precedes discovery, ingenuity — even genius (particularly where special friendships are concerned).

Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) Planetary bigwigs set off rockets in your fame house, a July Fourth tribute if there ever was one. Meanwhile, Jupiter works behind the scenes to enhance your communication skills.

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 21) Brace, Scorp. Quixotic Venus is lighting a fire in your travel house. Yes, we know vacations are a current no, but maybe this is something you must do. Does that mean you can’t enjoy it? Get ready, get set, GO!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) You determine that making big bucks is a top priority. At the same time, passions, faux or otherwise, run high. Force yourself to make a practical decision.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 18) Cool is the name of the game as high-rolling planets struggle to raise your consciousness. Are you ready to go one step beyond? Remember, as the pressure mounts: Intuition goes with your territory. Use it. A long-desired contract can come to dazzling fruition this summer, but you’ll have to scramble.

Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 17) Jupiter will be shuffling wild cards in your sign through the year. Remember the times you went the last mile and did the impossible to cover a compadre’s derriere? Sure you do. Brace yourself for some good karma. It’s one of those not-what-you-know-but-who times. Make the most of it.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Expect communications to work like well-honed rockets as Jupiter continues to play godfather in your secret sector. Don’t tell all you know or do. Many Pisceans are taking boys and girls together to a new level. A weekend getaway promises to bring fresh insight to shared values.