Oh, that wacky Mercury retrograde! While the Sun is going from Scorpio to Sagittarius, Mercury is backing up from Saj into Scorpio. Efforts at risqué wit will backfire with hysterically embarrassing results. Review and get ready to adapt any ideological commitments.

March 20 – April 18

Your sex life may be enviously busy, but it can easily be way out of control. If you must have affairs with four different people, make sure they all have the same name so you don’t cry out the wrong one in moments of passion.

April 19 – May 20

Misunderstandings with your partner may erupt with explosive fury, but they’re not as bad as they seem. Allow some cooling-off time before trying to fix the problem. Where there is commitment, there is always a solution.

May 21 – June 20

You’re especially accident-prone right now. Just observe safety precautions more strictly than usual, and you should be fine. Setbacks at work are to be expected. Treat them as lessons. You’ll be able to move ahead soon.

June 21 – July 22

Your sense of humor is now a little too outré. Amusing yourself may be sufficient for the moment. If you enjoy getting weird looks, all the better. Go see The Aristocrats, but remember those are professionals – don’t try it at home!

July 23 – Aug. 22

Most accidents happen around the house; you’re safer staying out as much as possible. Family discussion will open lots of secrets, probably your own. There are some things Mom really doesn’t need to hear!

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Measure your words carefully. Written and verbal slips are nearly inevitable, so be ready to retract, reiterate or paraphrase. Review basic techniques wherever needed. Any criticisms made now will come back to haunt you!

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

If money problems come to light now, take that rude surprise as a blessing in disguise. It could be worse down the road. Give the solution a few weeks to take effect. Easy does it!

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Anything you say can and will be held against you, so be very careful. Mix-ups and reversals are making your life a merry-go-round. All you can do is watch, learn and take it all with good humor.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Recent ponderings need revision. Go on a retreat where you can relax and clear your head. Well, at least you can relax! Your head won’t clear for a while, so just let go of the noise, detach and meditate. It’s all OK.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Don’t let little faux pas and social setbacks get you down. Everyone is a bit off now, and you know better than anyone how to learn from mistakes. Pay close attention, little goat, and you’ll learn a lot!

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Don’t go looking for attention. You’re bound to get more than you want, and probably when you least want it. Admitting mistakes promptly is the best step toward fixing them and being right again.

Feb. 19 – March 19

Avoid arguments. You just can’t win this week! Keep your mouth shut and your mind open, and you could learn a lot. Any adventure will prove to be far more than you bargained for, and that could be a good thing. Don’t be shy, just be careful!