March 21 – April 20

Put your money where your mouth is … but don’t waste your energy on trivial matters. What is it that’s driving you right now? ’Fess up to your own motivations and (gently) force your circle of friends to come clean, too. It’s a “no b.s.” kind of week. A Capricorn helps you remember what your priorities are.

April 21 – May 20

The Sun moves into the home sector of your chart on July 23, Taurus dearest, so get ready for your love life to take top priority. Someone in your life suddenly becomes demanding just as you are beginning to feel needy. Communicate, sweetie. Speak your mind but be kind. A Pisces offers you real love.

May 21 – June 21

Jupiter and Mercury (your ruler) are pushing you to choose the right people to spend your life with. Why do you waste time on unreliable, cruel-intentioned folks? This is the time to clean up your act. Hire a Capricorn as your no-nonsense maid. You need all the domestic help you can get.

June 22 – July 22

This is a great time for you to look someone in the eye and say, “Come on, baby, light my fire” (or a more subtle variation on that theme). The Sun finishes its transit through your sign on the 22nd and you might as well make the most of it. A Leo wants to partner up with you, for real.

July 23 – Aug.22

The Sun moves into your sign on July 23, darling — stand up and announce “I have arrived.” You are at your most persuasive, so work your charm, honey. You are the social kingpin of your crew; don’t disappoint your people. Organize a blow-out event to kick off your birthday season. A Scorpio will help make you a household name in the days ahead.

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Mercury’s hookup with Jupiter this week could have a profound effect on your psyche. You may be ready to shout your love (or lust) from the rooftops. Try confessing your feelings to the special person in your life (or your bed) first. Enough with the all-night plotting sessions with your friends! Go directly to the source. An Aquarius has a profound effect on your romantic life.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

Your ruler Venus could be drawing old lovers back home to roost. Don’t these freaks have anything better to do than to play with your heart? It’s time for you to settle the score — by not settling the score. Yep, play it safe, sweetie, especially when dealing with a psycho. Spend your time with a sweet Scorpio instead.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Do be cautious when dealing with creative types. You may be looked at as more of an “authority figure” than you want to be. When the Sun moves into your career sector on July 23, you will feel a sense of power surge through your veins! An Aries wants to do all sorts of business with you.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Make the most of your excess charm and “do-ability” from July 23 through month’s end. You are sure to catch the eye of someone big and strong who wants to take care of you. Oh, you’re so retro that way! And if that person’s a Gemini, they could be bilingual, too. Brush up on the international language of love.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Keep your sense of humor on the job. It’s the middle of summer, and no one is about to take your demands seriously. When fall arrives, it will be time to evaluate your long-term goals. For now, remember to have fun. This is a feisty week for your sex life. Take a second look at a Taurus.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

A lot of planetary action in your house of love should make this a most passionate week for you, babe. If you’ve been avoiding intense questions about what you need and desire sexually and emotionally, this is definitely the week to start dealing. An Aries could stir up your fire on July 23. Be careful not to get into trouble if you’re already spoken for. Good trouble and bad trouble go hand in hand this week.

Feb. 19 – March 20

Early this week, the moon in your social sector makes this a fun, lighthearted time for you — if you are willing to maintain your sense of humor and sense of Zen! Do not attach too strongly to any one person except yourself. A Sag may want more than you can give right now.

— Jill Dearman is the author of the best-selling Queer Astrology for Men and Queer Astrology for Women.