By Jack Fertig
Q Scopes
Sun and Venus lining up in Capricorn should point to ways we can mature more gracefully, and otherwise find value in our experiences to help build a more solid future. Alas, Mars in Leo is provoking boisterous disruptions and showing off. Your age is showing in any event. Your dignity depends on acting it.
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Baby wants to play, but you're no baby anymore! With effort, those impulses can be focused into brilliant, constructive creativity. Being better than others is a fool's challenge. Just strive to be your own best.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You may be a little too eager to defend your community and background. Is that even really the issue? Time out to meditate can help you get to the root of what's really bothering you and why your roots are causing agitation.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your mouth is looking for trouble. Have a safe space to stir up filth and controversy, blow off steam and get just as nasty as you want. It's going to happen somewhere! You could even get some insights out of all that.
CANCER (June 21- July 22): Problems in your partnership (or from not having one) can cause problems of self-worth. Over-asserting yourself is a symptom, not a solution. Ditto over-competitiveness. Simply and humbly being yourself is the challenge and the solution.
LEO (July 23 – August 22): Putting too much energy into working or working out – or more accurately charging ahead without focus and forethought – can be very damaging. The best purpose of any argument is not to change another mind, but to sharpen your own.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): The drama in your head can be a great source of creative material. In real life it only stirs up trouble. To build the allure of a great lover, maintain the sense that you can offer pleasures yet untried.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Home and tradition offer a strong springboard into your visions for the future, although those might need revising. Friendly competition can strengthen a relationship, perhaps binding you together against a common rival.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You are asserting yourself a lot more powerfully than you intend. Ask a trusted friend to help you monitor your tone and volume. All that power you're radiating can boost expectations. Living up to those could be a challenge!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): What's more important than your love of a good argument? Seriously, consider that question in priorities before your big mouth wrecks something. There's a time and a place for loud assertions, and a very good time it can be!
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Looking fabulous can come naturally, but a little effort will pay off! Fortunately, birthdays never hurt Capricorns there! Sex isn't intended to be a competitive sport, but that can make for some hot role-play.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Watch those aggressive impulses. When they come up, see if you can find a quiet spot to talk with your partner – or a very trusted friend – about whatever is setting those off. When discussions start feeling competitive, sharpen your brain, not your tongue!
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Even in these dark times you can see opportunities ahead, but they will take work! Your optimism can even inspire those around you. Pride in your work will help you to get ahead.
