Horoscope
Starcast
Mars (Mr. Aggression) swaggers forward into tenacious but ofttimes pessimistic Cancer just as Venus swings into possessive Taurus and the full moon blasts fiery, undiplomatic Sagittarius. So much emotion, so much drama! Your best course is to hang loose.
Aries (March 20-April 18) You were made for the Great World, not pusillanimous errands and repairs. Let someone else see to the small stuff, you’ve been heard to say. Now the time has come to play the party card, a path to the lifestyle you crave.
Taurus (April 19-May 19) Heavy-handed Mars hammers communications, demanding that you take chances, do something new, learn something outrageous. Friends will seek to play a part in these shenanigans.
Gemini (May 20-June 19) Fasten your seat belt and get ready for a roller coaster ride. Mars is all about force and sudden change. And, since this dynamo is focused on your assets, what happens next could be great ... or not so great.
Cancer (June 20-July 21) You work hard at being cool. Nothing ruffles you. Or so it seems. Guess again! Mars in your sign is a potent reminder of what a hottie you really are. You’ll want to raise the ante, push to the max. The time has come to not only leap tall buildings but also create a monument of your own.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) Yes, you’re brave, a true risk taker. That makes for an adventurous life, but Lions can be too fearless for their own good. Play it cool and no one will suspect you’ve a hidden fun-and-games agenda.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) You Virgins have the devil’s advocate slot down cold. Just don’t go being a brat about it (a real temptation with Mars dominating Friendship Central). Come on, play nice!
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) That savvy charm of yours coupled with a quirky sense of humor can be threatening to co-workers. It’s particularly true now as mighty Mars dominates your fame house. The view from the top is gorgeous.
Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 20) You long for faraway places, new ideas and voices. You’re so ready to fly the ocean in a silver plane, to see the jungle when it’s wet with rain. Once again, the call to adventure runs strong, as does the eternal student in you. Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) A wild card in the hands of an emotionally driven water sign is the last thing you need. People and their money can be so finicky. Fortunately, that Saj sizzle and sensuality ensures that you’re a past master/ mistress at wheeling and dealing. Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 18) Mars stomps and snorts in your one-on-one sector, while Venus provides a power base. You’re a wild-side walk waiting to happen. Share outrageous dreams with your partner now and they could come true.
Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 17) Far be it from Minerva to preach to the choir, yet surely you know that what you do telegraphs who you are. As Mars blasts a trail through your work sector, the time’s come to stake your claim.
Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Behind that veiled, otherworldly facade, you Pisceans are secret sensualists. Discreet, of course, but that’s part of your charm. Warning: Mars’ dominance in your playhouse could blow your cover.
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