By Minerva

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Expect only the unexpected this Mercurycrazed week. The canny communications maven runs amok in emotional Cancer just as the full moon blitzes powerhungry Capricorn. In other news: Mars throws his weight around fiery Aries. Talk about issues!

Aries (March 20April 18)

Easy does it, ramkin, as lunar beams blast your house of public standing. Will you be famous or infamous? Cross your t’s, dot your i’s. Big Brother never sleeps.

Taurus (April 19May 19)

Tonight’s full moon triggers action. Mercury’s demand: “Talk to people!” Phone, email your little heart out. Just remember with Mercury on speed, to say what you mean and mean what you say.

Gemini (May 20June 19)

Mercury’s mayhem potential in your money house isn’t pretty. Expect Merc to turn up the heat as the full moon highbeams shared resources. Will you get out of jail free? Hopefully. Will you collect $200? Doubtful.

Cancer ( June 20July 21)

Do you feel the world watching? They are. You’re the birthday kid! Mercury, a mad party animal, provides action while the full moon illuminates your oneonone center. You can settle a partnership issue once and for all. Is that good? You tell me.

Leo ( July 22Aug. 21)

An alternative view knocks you out, but from upheaval comes discovery, ingenuity — even genius (particularly where sex and money are concerned). The full moon sheds brilliance on the financial part of the equation.

Virgo (Aug. 22Sept. 21)

A merry prankster pal attempts to buy your attention with gifts and/or services. There’s a hidden price tag, a critical issue involved. Like why are you allowing this to happen?

Libra (Sept. 22Oct. 21)

An authority figure determines to teach lessons you may not want to learn. Is it about communications? (Or lack there of ?) Second warning: Pushing the envelope too far may seal it. The upcoming week’s an egg walk. How good are you at scrambling?

Scorpio (Oct. 22Nov. 21)

The full moon issues a clarion call to play the charmandchat card. Surely you’ve discovered that the Twitter is mightier than the sword. Just as lunar beams illuminate personal communications, Mars spotlights nittygritty issues.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 20)

Enough of being a big fish in a mediumsize pond. You want grand adventure. Though present circumstances place you on hold, you can still stake your claim and make plans.

Capricorn (Dec. 21Jan. 18)

With Mercury gone crazy in your partnership house, your mind is fixed on the deals or relationships that got away. The full moon, beamed directly on you, has you muttering, “If I knew then what I know now ...” Learn your lesson and move on.

Aquarius ( Jan. 19Feb. 17)

Though most of the world seems out to lunch, you’re surprisingly centered. You want to make significant changes in your life and have a fair notion of how to go about it. The full moon is a potent force. You’ve always been intuitive. Now you know that you’ve been tapped for something great.

Pisces (Feb. 18March 19)

This week’s full moon highlights friendships while naughty Mercury promotes passion and a mad urge to party. How does this play with ongoing partners? Added to the stew: work and health pressures. Be kind to Numero Uno.

Minerva’s Mailbag

Q: You talk a lot about mean old Saturn moving out of Capricorn. That means he’s going into my sign, Aquarius. What about that?

A: Saturn happens every 30 years and lasts two to three. It will soon play at a theater near you. Though not a particularly fun time, it’s a period when you may receive your greatest rewards.

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