March 21 – April 20

The moon will be close to Saturn in your house of home and family on Oct. 17. Take time to communicate your needs and fears to the people closest to you. Living with you is hard right now (even for you!). Give yourself — and a Libra — a break. This may be a good time to take a week off, or at least to lay low.

April 21 – May 20

Jupiter in your house of creativity is giving you a devil-may-care attitude about the so-called real world. Yes, bosses are demanding more of you, but you don’t have to take them seriously every time they toss the word “emergency” around. You’ve heard it too many times before. Explore your artistic side with an Aries.

May 21 – June 21

The Sun meets your ruler, Mercury, in your house of creativity during mid-October. That means you can get what you want by thinking outside the box and drawing outside the lines. Translation: act on your break-out ideas, instead of just talking about them. A Libra will give you the support (and seduction) you need.

June 22 – July 22

Your emotions may run hot and cold on the work front, Cancer, so don’t make any drastic moves in one direction or another. Pay attention to your home life; that’s what’s important right now. A Scorpio needs your attention and affection.

July 23 – Aug.22

The Sun and Mercury are transiting your house of communication, so start reaching out to people you want to see. You have been too withdrawn this year. Share what’s going on in your life with a Sagittarius. Stop censoring yourself!

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Don’t make any grand proclamations this week, Virgo. “Never” and “forever” are loaded words, so avoid throwing them around carelessly. Instead of trying to force relationships in one direction or another, try focusing on money — something concrete you can handle (and get a handle on). A Taurus wants to be your treasurer.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

This is a productive time for you Libra, so take advantage of it. Work harder than you ever have and keep your goals in mind at all times. With Venus (your ruler) in your house of finances, money should not be an issue. Treat a Capricorn to a night on the town.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Your sense of the absurd will take you far in mid-October, Scorpio. Someone you dissed may come back to tell you what an ass you are. Accept the truth with dignity. A Capricorn is getting sick of you, so start working harder on the relationship. Tough it out and get ready for tender good times later this month.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Do whatever you need to do to simplify your life, sweetie. You have been creating complex messes in your relationships. It’s time to clean them up. A Cancer needs a calm experience with you, not a chaotic one.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Mars’ transit through the social sector of your chart should bring you many dates and dangerously tempting flirtations. Enjoy all the attention you’re getting, but don’t take an Aquarius’ cries of passion too seriously. You may be drawing people to you who only want what they want till they get it.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Art and commerce blend well for you this week, darling. You can convince the moneyed to part with their bucks and the talented to dedicate their time. The question is, for what? A Virgo can help you figure it all out.

Feb. 19 – March 20

You need to pay special attention to finances and contracts this week. You are a babe in the woods, surrounded by wolves. Don’t worry. A Cancer wants to rescue you from the bad guys. Allow yourself to be taken care of.

Jill Dearman is the author of the best-selling Queer Astrology for Men and Queer Astrology for Women. For information on charts and consultations, call (212) 841-0177 or e-mail QScopes@aol.com.