While Jupiter and Pluto are sextile, opening up philosophical discussions, Mars is in Taurus, quincunx to both of them, forcing practical applications. A Mercury-Sun conjunction in Virgo aspects these three, triggering arguments that will help clarify issues and ideas. Some conflict can be good. Just keep it clean and respectful!

March 21 – April 20

Money troubles seem to come from all directions. Advice, both spiritual and pragmatic, especially from your partner, will be helpful, but you won’t like it. Simple financial housekeeping is a necessary first step, however Herculean the task may seem.

April 21 – May 20

Some serious questions are coming up about your health and your sexuality. Indulge your playful side, both for the creative and hedonistic satisfaction and for the insight to help with those questions.

May 21 – June 21

A big housecleaning effort will put you face to face with mementos, raising memories that can trigger new perspectives on old problems. Don’t shy away from arguments at home. The air needs a good clearing!

June 22 – July 22

Your brain and tongue are both especially sharp. Use the brain; be very careful with the tongue and other sharp objects! Being correct isn’t enough. Focus on making friends comfortable, and they’ll be more supportive of you.

July 23 – Aug. 22

Clean up your financial affairs. Get professional help if necessary, or at least accept help from someone more expert than you. New ideas and a little creativity can help, but you don’t want to get too creative!

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Every birthday is another year of improvements! Open yourself to new ideas from distant sources. Be willing to work to understand novel concepts, and they’ll provide surprisingly practical perspectives.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

What inner longings are suddenly erupting? Give them some kind of expression, whether or not you act on them. Go ahead and be daring, although finding an appropriate time, place and playmate may be a challenge.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Listen to friendly suggestions – and, yes, criticisms – attentively and appreciatively. You stand to improve your relations and finances; so even if you don’t agree, consider them as points from which to gain new perspectives.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

There’s always room for improvement, so don’t take offense when you get advice on your social and cooperative skills. Nobody can schmooze like you, but harnessing that talent productively is another story. Channel your energy thoughtfully, and it will carry you far!

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Open up to someone about long-held secret desires and fears. Look to your favorite artists for inspiration. Also look to new artists, and be open to new ideas – artistic or intellectual – that challenge notions you’ve long accepted.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Your wicked mouth is sure to get you into trouble. Use that agile orifice for pleasures other than conversation, and you’ll enjoy a much better class of trouble. If you must use words to shock, you’ll be most effective on your home ground.

Feb. 19 – March 20

When tempted to criticize your partner, try instead to be self-critical in terms of your partnership. Talking out the more mundane, practical issues will be helpful, if you can take responsibility and be adaptive. Talk openly about any sexual problems, and move quickly toward practical efforts to resolve them.