Horoscope

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Venus in retrograde is rarely a happy camper. On the bright side: Though the next six weeks aren’t ideal for marriage, old flames will be easier than usual to douse. In other news, Mars bids farewell to compatible Aries for a troublesome tour of Taurus.

Aries (March 20-April 18) With Venus for a roommate, your love life continues to be fantasy driven. Unfortunately, Venus retro is a tough sell. Patience is the key. At the same time, Mars does nice things in your money house.

Taurus (April 19-May 19) A crazy, mixed-up Venus moves into your 12th house, the sector of secrets and reckoning. Time now to consider where you’ve been and what you’ve done. Weigh your strengths and weaknesses.

Gemini (May 20-June 19) While Saturn remains a control freak in partnershiprelated issues, Venus does her best to bring old friends and amiable colleagues back into your life.

Cancer (June 20-July 21) Despite Venus’s exalted position in your fame center, Saturn remains a control freak where bragging rights are concerned.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) If you travel at all this year, it’ll be with a laptop, briefcase and files in the overhead bin. Even romantic, faraway places with strange-sounding names carry a workaday spin. A staycation is suggested for the next few months.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) Once again solemn Saturn has staked out your root cellar. You’ll have to deal with an elephantine issue involving family values or real estate. An uncertain Venus currently affects both your hormones and shared resources.

Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) The interaction between lucky Jupiter in your sign and heavy-duty Saturn in your charm and chat room is challenging. You’ll have to work for what you want, but at least it’s attainable. Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 20) Let’s face it, Scorp, Saturn will continue to sit in your money house through Dec. 19. Merry Christmas, indeed! Remember the adage: Neither a borrower nor a lender be? Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) Saturn continues to occupy center stage in your sign. Get used to it. The dean of students is parked in your dorm through 12/19/17. But it isn’t all bad; the lessons you learn will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life. Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 18) Saturn stalks you through this year and into the next. An issue from the past needs to be resolved. In lighter, brighter news: Venus turns fairy godmother where real estate and/or family issues are concerned. Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 17) You Aquarians are the cosmic smarties, so innovative, such pioneers, but also a bit on the quirky side. Maybe even a tad kinky. Key friends and colleagues sometimes have trouble keeping up with you. Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Power for its own sake simply isn’t your thing, but that doesn’t mean you want people power-tripping on you. You’ll need to speak up louder if you want to be heard.