By Jack Fertig
Q Scopes
A long-running Sun-Venus aspect peaks this week, making everyone try too hard to be nice. Both orbs make a hard aspect to Eris boosting pushiness and manipulation. Everyone has room for improvement. Focus on yourself.
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You generally prefer a more direct approach, but subtlety and intuition are working for you now. A stronger air of authority is also working for you. Learn how to work it now if you want to keep it.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Life rarely goes as planned, so don't beat yourself up for it. In these tough times give yourself full credit for what you have done. Friendly suggestions are more aggravation than help, but could be springboards to sensible ideas.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Trading barbs with your friends is all good fun until someone gets hurt. It's way too easy to cross that line. Apologize quickly. Wounded pride can harden quickly into alienation. With some focus you can put your wit to better use.
CANCER (June 21- July 22): This full moon is especially werewolvish. Indulge your inner beast, but remember, there is a time and a place for that. While humanoid, keep your ambitions in check. Focus your critical mind on your goals and keep your critical tongue in check.
LEO (July 23 – August 22): Efforts to help others will probably backfire big time. Focus on your own problems. Get expert advice. You won't like it, but at least consider it carefully. Exercise and clearing away small tasks will help relieve tension.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): When your ruler Mercury comes home to your sign on the 31st, you will be witty, wise and compassionate. Until then, keep your ego and your mouth under control. Especially be considerate of your partner. Remember what's important – and who!
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Worrying won't get you anywhere. Take a very practical look at your problems and flaws and determine practical steps to improvement. Gentle exercise (swimming?) will help you stay positive and productive. Pushing too hard, at the gym or elsewhere, is asking for trouble.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Your mind is getting unusually sharp; try to keep your tongue from following suit. Save your critical remarks for those who ask to benefit from your insight, which is still and always best focused on yourself.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Feeling lost and disconnected? Hiding in books and ideas could be a good strategy. Whining is not. It's too easy to feel sorry for yourself. Be mature and philosophical. This will pass.
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Your instinct to take charge and protect can be simultaneously charming and annoying to your partner, or whomever you want in that role. It's obvious that you care, but your sweetie is a grown-up too and needs a little room to breathe.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Advice from your partner may sound a bit harsh, but it's worth heeding. Resist the urge to reciprocate; just resolve to improve. Review your diet and health regimen. Vanity could be interfering with your health. Or is it your sweet tooth?
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Keep your codependent tendencies in check. A creative outlet can help. Remember that it's therapeutic, probably not to be shared with others. Still your artistic efforts can also be exercises in technique leading to greater proficiency.
