By Minerva

Starcast

Uh-oh! Mighty Mars and unruly Uranus are about to bump heads in fiery Aries. Talk about conflict, talk about upheaval. Expect only the unexpected, and brace yourself. Things could get ugly.

Aries (March 20-April 19) Pushy Mars and Uranus are about to collide in your own backyard. If the resolutions you made last month aren’t working, prepare to make quick adjustments.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Mars charges like a rhinoceros into your secret sector, while Uranus puts a chill damper on communications. Walk softly and keep your mouth closed. Who said discretion is the better part of valor?

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Issues that have been shoved under the rug come back now to haunt you. A failed affair? A dream that never quite got off the drawing board? Or perhaps a wrong that needs righting? They demand re-examination.

Cancer (June 21-July 21) You Cancers are such flirts! Smarts and efficiency are part of what makes you so devastating. With Uranus driving your sign, someone really needs to sound an alarm. Self-expression is a priority now, so grab the spotlight.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 22) Remember last summer when you blew out those birthday candles? Where has that wish gone? Current planetary connections carry fateful potency. Make a decision about a partner. Someone’s pushing the envelope pretty far.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Power for its own sake just isn’t your thing. Of course, that doesn’t mean you want people power-tripping over you. If it’s bragging rights you want, you’ll have to speak louder.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Just in case you didn’t know it already, the sixth house — which is in play right now — is all about health, routine work and pets “Just” the daily nitty-gritty that makes your life work or not work. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You’re a bundle of energy and innovation. Except here comes Uranus with a work/ health alert. Boring! But let’s face it, those two nitty-gritties are the backup needed to keep all your irons sizzling in the fire.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 20) You were born to wander, you were born to roam — mentally as well as physically. Now, with Mars dominating your charm and chat room and Uranus rocking the boat work-wise, your travel and education plans are challenged.

Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) Personal conflicts can come to a head during the MarsUranus meet up. This instance holds a greater risk because it’s happening in your family house. Smile pretty but carry a calculator.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 17) In case you don’t know it, Uranus is a planet of reversals, last-minute changes and shock effects. People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. This week you begin to sort that out.

Pisces (Feb. 18-March 19) The Mars-Uranus meet up can bring personal conflicts to a boiling point. This particular confrontation is happening in your money house. Walk softly and review your bank statement.

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Q: I’m a Leo man. Can I make it with a Scorpio woman?

A: Both of you are proud and possessive; each has a powerful sense of commitment and great natural charisma. Problems arise when you get around to the big issues, like who’s on top. Work: Scorpio’s innate power and determination coupled with your confidence and charisma can make for a very high-profile combination. But, since both of you want power and control, try to achieve it in separate but equal arenas. Love: When fire and water get together, expect life to get steamy! Enjoy the moment.

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