March 20 – April 19

Efforts to show off your home in a good light can be a major source of irritation. Can you just relax and let your place be comfortable and fun? Your real friends don’t care how it looks, as long as it’s happily lived in.

April 20 – May 20

Do you really need to call your family now? Let it wait until next week. It’s bad enough hearing one of your parents in your own voice. Play that up for satirical effect and you’ll learn something useful, if not entirely pleasant.

May 21 – June 20

Getting caught up on bills may be a hassle, but do what you can now to avoid trouble later. Advice from an older sibling – or a “sister” – can be irritating, but well worth heeding. At least think about it!

June 21 – July 22

Trying to sound authoritative just makes you sound bitchy. Let your words follow the law of supply and demand. The less you say, the more valuable it is. Writing is safer than speaking, but scrutinize e-mails carefully before you send them!

July 23 – August 22

Being cranky and bossy is largely a cover for doubts and worries. To be more truly your sweet, lovable self, take time out to meditate or talk with a confidante about what’s bugging you. An imaginary conversation with Mom will help.

August 23 – September 22

The future may seem dark and hopeless, and the next few years are challenging, but still you worry too much. You can make the most of it; use your instincts to figure out a way through the dark labyrinth ahead.

September 23 – October 22

Your foresight is especially sharp, but without caution, so is your tongue. Nagging undermines the effectiveness of your prescience. Imagine that everyone is your boss and be careful of what you say. That will heighten your own authority.

October 23 – November 21

Any discussion can turn into an argument much too easily. What are you trying to prove and to whom? If you must assert your authority, keep it cool and simple. Overreacting will undermine others’ confidence in you.

November 22 – December 20

Your eagerness to tweak and provoke is dangerously high, tempting you to much more trouble than you’re ready to risk. New games in the bedroom may require innovative safety awareness. Slow and easy does it, tiger!

December 21 – January 19

If demands (or lack thereof) in the boudoir are dampening your relationship, discussing the issues now could make or break it. How much courage, patience and love do you have? Be very clear on your issues before taking on your partner’s.

January 20 – February 18

Your clever innovations at work could irritate your colleagues. At least include them in some discussion before you make any changes. Mollify dissent by keeping your mind and ears open for further improvements.

February 19 – March 19

Try to focus those playful urges into some modest, constructive activity. Showing off is too likely to get you into an awful accident. The more annoying you find criticism, the likelier you should heed it.