Venus in Capricorn boosts the love life and general fortunes of those who are mature in age and spirit. Everyone looks a little better in leather, and it’s also a great time for skin and hair treatments. Venus aspecting Pluto in Sagittarius adds a sexy charge. Erotic adventures beckon, but a little effort is required to make them happen.

March 20 – April 18

Stay focused on work, and practice techniques of subtlety. Your charisma and charm are especially strong now, and your usual straightforward drive needs a little softening. Finesse will work better for advancing yourself and winning arguments.

April 19 – May 20

This week, it’s a short, dark stranger offering you romantic adventure. If it ain’t true love, it will be great fun while it lasts. Accepting a challenge will open doors to pleasure and insight that can change your life.

May 21 – June 20

Let your partner take the lead in new erotic techniques, even if that means heeding subtle suggestions about how you should “take charge.” Love needs a challenge to grow, so brave new territories, sexual or otherwise.

June 21 – July 22

Be attentive to any resentments or discord with co-workers. Now is an excellent time to air them, in order to boost morale and effectiveness. You’ll have to be at least as adaptable as your colleagues. Remember, the only one you can really change is yourself.

July 23 – Aug. 22

Getting involved in a sport can improve your health and social life. Being a team player and not the star is a challenge for you, but work on it and you will find yourself and your friendships even more improved.

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Host a party for a few particularly accomplished friends. You’ll need to do some cleaning and redecorating, but that’s half the reason for the party. Everyone, especially you, will love what you’ve done with the place.

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

Something’s going on between your sibs and parents. You might be an effective negotiator – or better off staying out of it. Can you resist the urge to get involved? Sure, you hate having to make the choice, but only you know best!

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

Have a serious chat about money with a sibling or a neighbor you know you can trust. New info will open your eyes to some very lucrative possibilities. If travel is involved, jump to it!

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

Resist impulses to spend, and see what that suggests about your financial attitudes. This is a great opportunity to know yourself better and develop discipline with money, which is, in turn, generally empowering!

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Your dreams and insights – and even better, your terrors and nightmares – offer practical inspiration. Keep a sketchpad handy to draw out those horrors, and turn psychic manure into fertilizer.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

Throw yourself into any sort of public service, the more challenging the better. Hmmm… prisons or public schools? You’ll earn terrific respect from your friends and feel much better about yourself!

Feb. 19 – March 19

Your friends are eager to help you get ahead, although you may need to make some deals to motivate their support. Go ahead and take the big risks, as long as you’re absolutely sure you can deliver on any deals you make.