March 21 – April 20

Mercury and Jupiter in your house of health are encouraging you to do some heavy breathing — not just the super-good kind with a Cancer, but the yoga, pilates, and meditation kind. You have too much nervous energy. Channel it into a charming chat and your own personal chant.

April 21 – May 20

The moon in your house of money on Sept. 18 squares the sun and prods you to get off your butt and start hustling. That doesn’t mean just hustling for money, like you used to do; it means hustling for respect, too, sweetie. A Gemini will manage your campaign and your moods.

May 21 – June 21

This is the right time for you to put your plans in order, but the wrong time to set them in motion. Wait until Sept. 20, when Mercury is out of retrograde, to start making calls and wheeling and dealing. At that time, a Sagittarius can be of infinite help.

June 22 – July 22

Venus moves into your home sector this week and spreads cozy joy to your house. Savor being in a safe, sexy environment with the one you love. You have everything you want, Cancer. The trick is to recognize it. A Virgo wants you now more than ever.

July 23 – Aug.22

You have a lot to be thankful for, dear Leo, so stop complaining and start counting your blessings! An attitude adjustment really does change your so-called luck. The universe starts working with you as soon as you stop working against yourself. A Capricorn will follow your example. Find your optimism and lose the martyr routine.

Aug. 23 – Sept. 22

Your ability to help others is your greatest gift, Virgo. Use it well while Jupiter is shining on you. The more generous you are, the more the world gives back to you. There’s no question that you can get with a Cancer. The question is, can you enjoy a slow courtship instead of a quick drama?

Sept. 23 – Oct. 22

Mercury and your ruler Venus hook up in your house of past loves and may make you feel like you are living 2002 all over again! Instead of mourning the past, move beyond it. Yes, you can have all your exes back — but do you really want any of them? A new Aquarius in your life holds promise for the future. You can bank on it.

Oct. 23 – Nov. 21

The mysteries of life are plaguing you again, Scorpio. All you can do is descend back into your cave (or whatever serves as your fortress of solitude) and try to really ruminate on the meaning of life — your life in particular. Another Scorpio wants to dig just as deep as you do.

Nov. 22 – Dec. 21

The moon in your house of love on Sept. 18 brings you a brilliant opportunity to let down your guard and reveal who you really are and what you really want. The special one in your life will be so relieved. A Pisces has a particularly strong connection to all the parts of your nature you mistakenly label as “weak.”

Dec. 22 – Jan. 19

Mars retrograde in your communication house makes this a particularly confusing time for you. You are getting too much information from too many sources. Wait till Mercury, the planet of communication, moves out of retrograde on Sept. 20, and then move ahead with one important business plan. A Pisces can soothe your jangly nerves all week long.

Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

This is the right time for you to consider committing to one person and really sticking with it. If you have to have one last fling, that’s OK. But when Mercury moves forward on Sept. 20, you need to get on with your life. A Gemini can commit if you can.

Feb. 19 – March 20

The moon in your house of social fun on Sept. 16 and 17 could bring you into the spotlight, which is just where you ought to be. You feel like crying, but everyone around you wants to dance! Get into the celebratory spirit and you will experience an incredible catharsis this week, dear Pisces. A Virgo plays a key role.

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