The Sun and Cancer are in Mercury, making us a bit more affectionate and emotional. They aspect Saturn in Virgo, drawing attention to faults, details and problems. You can balance affectionate gentleness with critical insight, but it may be a challenge!

March 20 – April 19

Your home may not be as neat, as large, or as pretty as it could be, but it’s home and that’s what counts. Still, you could make it neater, and that will help pretty it up – and make more space!

April 20 – May 20

Your attempts at wit, or at critical analysis, may be sharper than you intend. Focus on being kind, supportive and helpful. Your cleverness and insight will shine through. Talking about what you enjoy can inspire improvements at work.

May 21 – June 20

With family problems or community politics you can cut through the crap with brutal effectiveness. Do try to be nice about cutting down people’s unrealistic hopes. More effective economy begins at home. Set the example you want others to follow.

June 21 – July 22

Your instinct to be helpful is being stimulated with an annoying burst of outspokenness. Your insights are spot-on, but be sure your advice is wanted before you offer it. When you have the chance, write before you speak.

July 23 – August 22

What’s really bothering you is not so much other people stepping on your values, but your own inner demons nagging at the problems in your priorities. Meditate and be ready to let go of things that really have lost importance.

August 23 – September 22

You’re being awfully touchy, taking simple offhand comments from friends as harsh criticism. What you need to take seriously is not what they’re saying but why those buttons on your ego are so over-exposed and raw.

September 23 – October 22

Know the limits of your authority before you speak out. If you are in any way uncertain, it will undermine you – unless you are clear about what you know, and what you don’t, and are willing to consult an expert on the latter.

October 23 – November 21

Arguments show the limits of friendship, perhaps end a few, or push you to be more accepting. If you remain principled and honest, your real friends will respect your opinions, and vice versa? How much must your friends agree with your opinions?

November 22 – December 20

Telling others how sexy you are will provoke demands for proof. You may not need to say anything; word gets around! A confident swagger – maybe a bit of leather – will make you irresistible. Looking mature and experienced also helps!

December 21 – January 19

As clear as the rules of your partnership may be, there are always new wrinkles to iron out. If you’re feeling constrained, talk out the issues to resolve needs and issues that might otherwise tempt destructive acting-out.

January 20 – February 18

Although you mean well, your suggestions to coworkers can sound snotty and critical. Bringing cookies, especially home-baked, will help people listen more carefully, and set the tone for your efforts to be nice.

February 19 – March 19

Feeling a bit kinky and inventive? The kitchen can be a treasure trove of erotic toys. Turkey basters and spatulas are easy starts. Or have some whipped cream and fresh fruit in season on hand … or on something!