March 21 – April 20

The moon, Venus, and Neptune will all be in your house of friends on Christmas Day, so get in the spirit and make every effort to reconnect with pals you’ve lost touch with. Forgiveness happens naturally; don’t worry about what to say or how to say it. Just call a Virgo, will ya?

April 21 – May 20

Saturn retrograde in your social third house could make planning get-togethers a little challenging. Why must everyone’s schedule be so complex? Be the persistent bull that you are and keep calling and e-mailing folks. If anyone can bring an isolated Aries out for some holiday cheer, it’s you.

May 21 – June 21

You don’t need every last bit of information in order to make a major decision, darling. You know enough. Now a leap of faith is necessary. You can do it! Consult with a Leo who is always a bastion of strength and wisdom for you.

June 22 – July 22

Some people are more into playing games than you think. It’s up to you to use your judgment when hooking up with new friends and paramours. When in doubt, err on the side of caution with a Virgo. Saying no to the wrong person leads to saying yes to the right one.

July 23 – Aug.22

Let an old grudge die and make room in your heart for a breakthrough in a relationship. An Aquarius really does understand you. You just speak different languages. Get a translator! All problems have solutions this week.

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

This is the perfect week for you to escape the drudgery of your day-to-day life and take a few side trips to cool places with a cool new friend. A Leo, mayhap? Light fun is called for. Don’t brood over anything till well into 2004. Worries can wait.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

This is the right time for you to change your look and show the world the wilder side of your nature. You are fabulous to begin with, so a make-better (not a makeover) is in order. Indulge yourself this holiday season, and a Taurus will indulge you even more.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

You have a strong draw to discover more about your past, Scorpio, and now is the time to do it. Go directly to the source to find out what you need to know. A Libra is full of insights. Stop leering and start listening. OK, now you can leer again.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Mars in your sexy and fun-loving fifth house makes this a holiday week to remember. Don’t be shy with a Pisces. You need to rub right up against him or her and make your presence known.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Humor gets you further than surliness this week, so keep it light with a Pisces. Don’t freeze anyone out either. Better to invite more people into your heart and your life. Your Scrooge days are ending, sweetie.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

You have a great way of expressing yourself, Aquarius. A Gemini is starting to fall in love with your mind. That could lead to love for some of your other, even more enticing, body parts.

Feb. 19 – March 20

You are in a wonderful frame of mind to move forward in life. If you ever wanted to put the past behind you, now is the time. Make plans for a very romantic future with a Taurus. Be specific about what you want and you will be much more likely to get it.

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.