By Jack Fertig
Q Scopes
On May 31, after three weeks retrograde, Mercury turns direct in Taurus, offering a chance to clean up messes that have recently erupted. He's aspecting Venus and Eris, both in Aries, so efforts to fix things can get over-enthusiastic. As always, where Eris is concerned, do your best. Don't worry about beating others.
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Cleaning up recent financial problems will force you to reevaluate your priorities. Make a list of what's important and rank the items. Focus on the top of the list, and cut at least a few items from the bottom.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Usually a Rock of Gibraltar, you are now filled with doubts. Call it part of a letting go process that will be cleansing in the long run. Some time alone and doing something for your favorite charity will help you regain focus.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your friends are competing for your attention, but you need some downtime. Try to get both in your schedule. At least picking and choosing from social demands helps you to know which friendships really matter!
CANCER (June 21- July 22): Repair any problems in relations with colleagues. Better networking will make you more competitive, but the trick is to cooperate with others. Learning from each other – and developing your own niches and goals – can be good for all.
LEO (July 23 – August 22): Look at recent career setbacks in a new light. Somebody else's scholarly perspective can help you understand what's been going wrong and how to set it right. Simple answers to long-standing problems may involve more than you expect.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Recent disagreements with others, or exposure to new ideas, push you to reexamine some of your usual assertions. Never mind the ideas, but go back to core values – work from there, and be ready to exchange obsolete notions for new inspiration.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You can clear up the dark moods and erotic frustration of recent weeks, but it will take some work – or play – with your partner. Arguments, competitive games or rough play can help clear the air.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Relationships are hard work. Review recent disappointments and setbacks. Learn from mistakes and resolve to do better. You can blame the other person, but it's better to examine your own responsibility and strive for self-improvement.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Competitive fun and games can help people recover from recent problems at work – and boost morale. Anything too athletic at this point could cause you injury, especially to your neck or upper back.
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Recent creative blocks will start falling soon. To get those juices flowing think about something your mother habitually said or did that was very annoying but intended to help. What did she take pride in doing that you can do better?
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Friendly competition with a sister (genetic or not) can offer a clue to recent domestic problems. Reconsider issues of family and tribe. Those you struggle with are also part of your community.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Recent arguments that seemed important can soon be resolved. It may take a little time for wounded feelings to heal. Remember that your recent opponent is an old friend. Focus on what you value about him or her.
