By Jack Fertig
Q Scopes
Saturn opposing Uranus is a long-running on-and-off aspect that's scattering minefields, challenging us to change structures and goals through the year. The Sun and Mars are triggering those with sometimes violent results. Ideological, "values"-based attacks are likely at personal and political levels.
ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your competitive drive can become obsessive, even self-destructive. Looking good is not about conquest, but moving on gracefully. Let go, meditate, open your creative soul. You can't do that while guarding your turf as queen of the mountain.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Celebrate your birthday with your family and your most creative friends, not necessarily at the same party. Bringing them together may get a bit dramatic, even catalytic. This could be a good thing, or not. Think it through.
GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Meditation will cool your heated brain and help you to keep your mouth out of trouble. In that calm solitude, think of ways your home life can support your ambitions. They don't have to be at war with each other.
CANCER (June 21- July 22): Showing off to your friends can get expensive and become a source of fights. If your love and admiration aren't enough, home-baked cookies should do it. If they want more, they're not really your friends, and their arguments aren't worth the trouble.
LEO (July 23 – August 22): Whatever you do is sure to get noticed. You do realize that can be a mixed blessing! Some humility would be in order, but that doesn't mean denying your actual gifts and accomplishments. It's just a matter of keeping perspective.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your brain wants a challenge. Find it in a book; don't go picking arguments. If you want a good debate, hold yourself back a bit and make an effort to really hear what the other person has to say!
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Trying to keep up with peer pressure, you could worry yourself sick. Balance? It means they have to meet you half way, too. Your real friends will do that. Standing your ground is sexy.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Immediate concerns – work and partnership – feel like distractions from your creative engagement with the world, building the future. In fact, those quotidian details are exactly how we do that. Try to channel that aggravation into creative energy.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Domestic drama threatens to disrupt your plans at work. If you can keep an even keel, handling those unpredictable upsets could help you gain confidence in your managerial skills. Remember, a team leader is still a team member!
CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Maintain respect for people even when their questions seem abysmally stupid. It is tempting to mess with their heads, or to mock them, but mellow out that playful streak and engage them. That could lead to fun for all!
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Everybody needs to be concerned about money these days. You may be more worried than is necessary or helpful. Don't take it out on your family or housemates. The first purpose of discussion is to get problems into perspective.
PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Flaws and frustrations in your relationship, however minor, are now feeling worse than they really are. You could both make a list now to discuss later. If you must trash someone, that is what politicians and celebrities are for.
