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Remember that grungy old Western, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”? This week’s forecast is more like the good, the bad, the hard and the easy. Saturn’s in Sagittarius, great for artists who need solitude, but not great for lovers. Happily, Mercury’s move into Virgo is a more positive placement.
Aries (March 20-Apri1 18) Saturn and Venus are at odds. Their current struggle centers on your third and ninth houses. While you long for security, your love life is fantasy driven. Take the high road.
Taurus (April 19-May 19) Venusyou, since has she’s your a back. canny Nice lady, for not just a lovebug. She’ll balance mean old Saturn’s gloomy presence in your mutual funds sector. Best now to detach yourself from financial schemes.
Gemini (May 20-June 19) Venus casts a flirtatious eye from your house toward Sagittarius, Saturn’s current abode. If nothing else, Venus and Saturn are great at illustrating the power of difference.
Cancer (June 20-July 21) No Moonchild’s an island. Currently, a benevolent Venus gives the nod to both. Counter to this is Saturn, Mr. Rules and Order, putting his foot down in your so-called work house.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) Flighty Venus in your friendship sector and stern Saturn challenge family issues. Real estate may be involved. Creativity is the wild card. Play it right and rewards include a prettier living space and improved family relationships.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) A control freak tries to manipulate you just as a sexy someone beckons. Blame it on Saturn, while tuning into Venus, who counsels: Keep communications open.
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) Venus livens up in your playhouse, but Saturn’s a forbidding figure in your charm and chat center. You sense that at least one aspect of your life rests in the hands of someone else.
Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 20) Financial issues feel strained and strange, yet how could it be otherwise with Saturn sitting in your money house? Your fulfillment will come from higher channels, philosophical, perhaps even spiritual.
Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) With Saturn firmly settled in your sign very little has gone right for you in the past two years. Nothing’s come easy. Saturn departs Sagittarius on Dec. 23. Merry Christmas!
Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19 ) With Saturn sitting in your house of secrets, mixed allegiances pull like taffy. You Goats have tales to tell but should know better. This week an amorous connection offers a surprising venue for your distinctive talents.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Be careful what you wish for this week. The presence of Saturn in your wish house is huge. Focus on what you want. Then call in some markers because friends and groups can play a large part in bringing a dream to life.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 19) Two years ago Saturn gave you the green light where travel, publishing and higher education were concerned. Did you catch the brass ring? No? Then try again. Mega opportunities are headed your way.
Minerva’s mailbag
Q: I’m a 42-year-old gay male Scorpio (Leo rising and Libra Moon). My first and only love of my life was far back when I was 23 years old, and it only lasted a summer. I have never forgotten him. Since then, I have not been too lucky in love.
A: That’s sad. So much magic and probably a lot of idealism that never got to be tested. Astrologically, you’re a dream come true. I find it hard to believe that you don’t attract lots of men. There’s plenty of heat and drive there. Are you possibly too idealistic? It may be difficult for your romantic Libra moon to cope. But here’s some good news! On Oct. 11 Jupiter enters Scorpio for a stay of 13 months. All kinds of breakthroughs will occur for lucky Scorps.