By Minerva

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Lights! Camera! Action! The world's a stage this week as vital Venus joins the sun in dynamic Leo, the cosmic drama queen. The time's come to not only make a decision but announce it to the world.

Aries (March 20April 19) Lovers and/or children are spotlighted this week. (A lover who acts like a child?) You can avert a dilemma by thinking outside the box. Creativity is the name of the game in the weeks ahead.

Taurus (April 20May 20) The sun and Venus blaze a trail straight to your home center. Drama! Is the urge for an upclose and personal confrontation too hot not to cool down? A decision is in order. Sooner rather than later, don’t you think?

Gemini (May 21June 20) Is there a Gemini alive who isn’t a communications maven? Those skills are in high demand as the sun and Venus conspire to open a window of opportunity. Perhaps you’ll start a blog, run for office or write a racy romance.

Cancer (June 21July 21) Not only are you blessed with the sun and Venus in your money house, but this week brings additional benefits through Jupiter’s presence in your work room. Act on a financial decision made Saturday when the stars are hot — and so are you.

Leo (July 22Aug. 22) The sun and Venus are a dynamic duo this week as they move their tails for you. Talk about expanded bandwidth. A deal with the rich and famous is a distinct possibility. Review wishes carefully before blowing out those birthday candles.

Virgo (Aug. 23Sept. 22) As the Sun and Venus shed light on your mystery manor, Jupiter, the cosmic godfather, revitalizes your home life. At the same time, you may need to address a past wrong that needs arightin’.

Libra (Sept. 23Oct. 22) Look around you for a classic “not what you know, but who” opportunity, then act quickly. Monday should be a red letter day for you. In other news: A career goal can fly now. Look for clear indications on Saturday.

Scorpio (Oct. 23Nov. 21) Jupiter continues to shine in your money house. And that’s not all the good news. Beneficent planets open a window of opportunity favoring your fame sector. Creativity and personal pizzazz carry the day.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 20) You shoot arrows into the air. They come to earth who knows where. This week with the sun and Venus rendezvousing in your travel house, your mission statement is loud and clear: Go where no Saj has dared to go before.

Capricorn (Dec. 21Jan. 19) Talk about luck! The sun and Venus are about to play the money card in your sector of shared resources. Ooh, the possibilities! Think: inheritances, bonuses, bonds and dividends.

Aquarius (Jan. 20Feb. 17) The sun and Venus turn up the heat in your oneonone house. A challenge for someone who prides her/himself on being cool and detached. Come Saturday, be prepared to shatter a few illusions.

Pisces (Feb. 18March 19) That sensitivity (combined with “cold Fish” practicality) enables you to handle dicey work and health situations with confidence. Expect fresh insight Monday, plus a freeing up of life in general.

Minerva’s mailbag

Q: I’m a Cancer, born 7/20/48. I’ve been told that this year will be a money year for me. What do you see?

A: This is a year when “just a job” can morph into a megawatt career. Take advantage of benevolent Jupiter in your work/health sector. Do the diet thing, the spa thing, hire the office or household help you need. Concentrate on the good stuff. Open up to opportunity.

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