By Jack Fertig
Mercury is trine to Jupiter, opening the mind to wonderful new ideas and observations. But both are in water signs, so those new "ideas" will be more artistic, intuitive and emotional than logical – and then Mercury trines Uranus, sending those novel notions into wild new directions. Avoid drugs and booze. They're just crutches for people with no insight or originality.
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Speak your mind! Granted, that often leads to trouble, but now it should work out well. You could start misunderstandings with your friends, but trust your instincts to clear up any trouble.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your partner wants the best for you, but taking his or her prods to your ambition too seriously can create more trouble than it will solve. Talk together about long-range goals beyond your work. A friend's advice can be very helpful.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Impulsive actions on your own will likely cause arguments or accidents. Be very clear about your goals, and enlist help from your boss or the experts. They'll be glad to help you get ahead.
CANCER (June 21- July 22): Small adventures, especially in sexual experimentation, are likely to get you into a terrible mess. Grander, more daring experiments are a lot safer. The real trick is to think ahead, be clear on safety issues, and trust your instincts.
LEO (July 23 – August 22): Old "tapes" from your upbringing can get in the way of a healthy partnership. OK, let go of "healthy" and get sick and twisted! A good erotic catharsis can be the best way to clear out the psychic junk.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Advice from your partner will likely shock you, but all the more reason to at least consider it very carefully. Following that line of conversation with your sweetie will also help you avoid troublesome misstatements.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Money problems can be dealt with, but not at the lottery or casino – and "retail therapy" is just a euphemism for "shopaholic." Analyze the situation and work it out. A serious approach will find inspired solutions.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Asserting your own integrity and truly speaking your mind is sure to shake up your family or tribe. As Mark Twain said, you have to make people laugh when you tell them the truth.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): To unlock family secrets, ignore your siblings. They're probably confused or lying. Parents are more likely to reveal the truth, especially when they would prefer not to. The truth could be shocking; the fall-out even more so. Is it worth it to know?
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): As the world moves on, revising your ideas is sometimes necessary. Do old ideas still serve your core ideals? Philosophical and political arguments with your friends can prove very educational if you can approach them with an open mind.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Losing yourself in your work is a good way to screw up the job. Review your priorities and aims with your boss or a trusted expert. Getting clear on this issue is key to your advancement.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): What comes out of your mouth may surprise you more than your friends, but pick your company carefully. Guarding secrets may be like "trying not to think about the elephant." Just keep your mind and the conversation elsewhere.
