By Minerva

Starcast

This week mischievous Mercury joins the sun drawing ever closer to partnership-oriented Libra. With these two sizzlers crowding into such a gentle, diplomatic and highly romantic sign, it’s a given that one-on-one relationships will take top priority.

Aries (March 20-April 18) You’ve powerful feelings regarding an issue. So does your partner. Maybe they’re more personal than professional, but that only makes them more passionate. Use Mercury moxie to resolve this challenging conflict.

Taurus (April 19-May 19) You sense correctly that at least one important aspect of your life rests in the hands of someone else. Is a change of venue in order? Expand your inner world if not the outer. With Jupiter sitting in your one-on-one house, the next two months are fated.

Gemini (May 20-June 19) Must you lose someone to truly appreciate that person? The universe sent mixed messages this year. Some Geminis started one-on-ones, others took existing relationships and expanded them right out of sight. Try putting this into clear perspective as 2018 grows short.

Cancer (June 20-July 21) Mercury and the sun do a fertility dance around your root cellar. Call it Anthropology 101. Private pick and shovel work can uncover secret skills that bring 2018 together big time.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 21) You Lions have star power and know it. Currently, Mercury and the sun add extra zap to personal communications. You’re a lean, mean fighting machine. The edge comes from saying the right thing at the right time.

Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 21) As the birthday buzz begins to fade, that “first year of the rest of your life” reality kicks in. Two power planets stand like snow sculptures in your money house. Mercury looks like the Statue of Liberty. What better gift than mobility and independence? Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 21) As birthday guests begin to gather, a moment of truth occurs. Sitting at your party table are magical Mercury and the scintillating sun. Make a wish, check it twice, then announce it to the universe.

Scorpio (Oct. 22-Nov. 20) The ghosts of Scorpio Past are restless natives. Could it be otherwise with Mercury and the sun stirring up dust in your mystery house? Time to lay those suckers to rest. Confront them, then move on to better things.

Sagittarius (Nov. 21-Dec. 20) Mercury and the sun are the start of an old-boy network from heaven. Their message is clear. It’s not so much what you know as who. Click on your address book. A Libra may be just the person you need to pull the year together.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) The sun (charisma) and Mercury (smarts) are a potent career force as the year draws to a close. Pluto’s presence in your sign suggests dramatic changes. Act while the stars are hot to solidify gains.

Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 17) Faraway places with strangesounding names are a current obsession. Why not indulge yourself ? Fly the ocean in a silver plane, see the jungle when it’s wet with rain. You are the master of your fate.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) Shared resources are highlighted as the year winds down. Either you gain directly from a bonus or inheritance, or you benefit through a romantic interest. Whatever, love and money go together now in a way that’s clearly fated.

Minerva’s mailbag

Q: I’m a Gemini. Will there be a job coming up this year? Will I receive a call? Will this be a big one with a big change?

A: Yes, yes, you.

yes!

May the stars shine on

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