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July 27 - August 2, 2009

 

“Keep it light, Sagittarius”

 

Mercury in Leo trine to Eris provokes bold partisan assertions. There’s healthy room for that, but it can go overboard. Mercury then opposes Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius, leading through confusion, perhaps to improvement in ideals and philosophy. You stand a better chance of improving yourself, not others.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): The simplest observation can quickly become an ideological or academic thesis. That could be good, clarifying your own sense of where you stand. In relationships, however, your position may baffle you. Enjoy the mystery; it won’t last long.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): That buzz in your brain, perhaps about mortality or sexual identity, could prove enlightening. See where it leads. Worries about health should motivate you to better exercise and hygiene. (There’s always room for improvement!)

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Playful banter with friends can lead you into a situation, pushing you to take sides, or you might be able to negotiate a common ground between opposing camps. Solutions may defy logic. Creativity and intuition serve much better!

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): You can make an effective go-between for colleagues and bosses. Being clear about which side you’re on will make you more effective. Your focus on career can be a distraction from problems at home. Your distraction could even be the problem.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You need a forum for your opinion. Keep it light and playful and more people will listen. Appeal to emotions more than logic. Sticking to ideals and principles may be safer than citations that you’re “reasonably sure” of.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Leaning on your own ethnic identity, or your ethnic preferences, can help you strut your hot stuff. Sexual preference for a certain skin color may be racist, or not. It’s all in the context and attitude. Checking your own couldn’t hurt.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Arguments with your partner are inflamed by a sense of competition. Remember, you’re on the same side! Together you can be unbeatable. Self-doubt can be a good thing if it leads you to better answers.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): If you must argue with colleagues, make sure it’s about something important; remember you’re ultimately on the same team. Is it really something at work that’s bothering you? Take time out, and meditate to find the real problem.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Culture clash can give you a better sense of who you are and who you’re not, but that will be challenged again when you reassess political ideals. Confusion and change are necessary steps to growth. Just walk through it.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Pride in home and family can clash with honesty about sameness. Ask yourself the hard questions that have never been answered. Your insights could lead to reconsidering career goals. New answers there would also be helpful!

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your brilliant ideas can be very helpful in political long-range planning, but they will start up arguments over principles. A real world approach may be needed to get idealist notions down to earth, but grounding will not come easily.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Know your worth and hang out with the right people in your profession, those whose level you should be at. Strutting your stuff in the sack – maybe some exhibitionism? – can open up new channels for fantasy and exploration.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by email at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

July 20 -26, 2009

 

“Reevaluate long-term goals, Pisces!”

 

Mars in Gemini already sharpens tongues, but while he’s semi-square Eris, any little remark can ignite a verbal battle royale. Sun quincunx Pluto this week makes it even worse. Try to take all challenges as challenges to your serenity, charity and forbearance.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): The buzz in your brain can get you stung if it pushes you into conflict with superiors. Tune it instead to self-examination about your ambitions. You may need to face some hard truths. Re-consider also what you value in a partner.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Arguments with friends, even starting out friendly, can get ugly and divisive. Your own thinking is the only one you can really improve. Showing off can lead to nasty accidents. Another year older is a good thing! There’s nothing to prove.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your sign’s sexual prowess is much underrated. Yours is not. Sexual rumors are best squelched by sphynxian smiles. Admit nothing, deny nothing; laugh like it’s all news to you. Let them wonder, and let some lucky one find out directly.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): The simplest discussion with your partner can become an argument and escalate out of hand. An idea may seem stupid to you because you’re not giving it a fair chance. Consider your home life and how you want it to look in 20 years.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Lovemaking is not about “Anything you can do I can do better.” Harder and faster could get a person hurt. If you have to be the best, push your sense of erotic communication and rapport.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Your playful urges could be annoying to your partner and even push people away. While you have so much to give, timing is everything. Let them want what you have, and they’ll appreciate it more when you offer.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): You’re coming off seductive, sexy and strong, but duty calls. Cleaning house and taking care of business seem like annoying distractions, but having those done and out of the way enhances your charisma.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Everyone has doubts about the most important things and people in our lives. Worries about your partner are sharp now. Playing together can help you express the problems. Don’t expect easy solutions, but love finds a way.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Worries about money can spark domestic arguments. Keep any criticism honest and constructive. Reevaluate long-term goals; look at small changes you can make at work or in your exercise and hygiene that should pay off later.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): It’s so hard to hold your tongue, but your brilliantly devastating reply to some idiot’s remark will only up the ante, and do you really want to get stuck arguing with an idiot? A calm, generous attitude will boost your reputation.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Share your money worries with someone you know you can trust. Relieve that tension or it will bite you on the tush. Take some of the inner strength you feel at home into the larger world.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You may be overenthusiastic trying to rally your friends to a good cause. There are better ways to focus your political passions. You express erotic easily, perhaps too easily in the wrong place and time. Focus and think before speaking!

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415.864.8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

July 13 - July 19, 2009

"Focus less on yourself, Aries!”

 

While Mercury lines up with the Sun, they both square Eris, boosting clannish arguments. You may be overly defensive on behalf of your community. Political arguments come too easily, more impassioned than logical. Those can start you thinking in new directions, and that is more important than convincing other people.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Being the center of attention can put you in competition on a higher level than you’re used to. Be creative and open-minded; maintain a sense of humor, but keep it in balance. Knowing what to take seriously can be the biggest challenge.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Take time out for yourself, meditate and be clear on priorities. You can be a fierce warrior for a worthy cause or get trapped in stupid, futile arguments. You win most fights by avoiding them.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): What makes you a star among your friends is your willingness to be different, although there is always a price for that. Still, it puts you in a position to build bridges among different factions. Work that as your strong suit!

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Keep competition friendly where you can. Today’s rivals may be tomorrow’s allies. Find new ways to look at your work, and bring in a creative element. Inspiration is close by and waiting for you to pay attention!

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Your mind is all over the place, but still very nitpicky. Housekeeping can bring it into focus. If you need motivation, invite a few friends over so you’ll have to make it presentable.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Your creative vision can challenge your identification with your own part of the GLBT community. Isn’t that what artistic vision is for? Homos, trans and bis can still be heterodox. Start new conversations and build new ideas!

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Feeling a bit out of place one way or another can push you into a stronger, even clannish, sense of community or alienation. Discuss your relationships and priorities with a close friend to get back into balance.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Worrying about other people is a distraction that invites accidents. Go easy on exercise and favor more meditative routines. Review your priorities and resources – and be ready to make some changes on both lists.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Competitive spending is a sport where everyone loses. Your psychic sensitivity is cranked up high, so be very careful of your company. Complete solitude gives you time to be creative. A playful retreat with a trusted buddy will also help.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Tensions at home could have you feeling like the red-haired stepchild. Focus less on yourself and more on what you can do for others to improve your community and its future.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your past may have left you with a lot of spiritual and psychological questions, but the answers will be found by looking to the future. Your direction in life says more about who you really are than where you came from.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Don’t worry about the economy getting worse. Prepare for the fact that it will. Re-assess your ambitions. Odds are you’re aiming too low. Some classes or conversations with a teacher can help you realize wisdom or expertise you forgot you had.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

July 6 - July 12, 2009

“Let go, Leo!”

 

The Sun and Cancer are in Mercury, making us a bit more affectionate and emotional. They aspect Saturn in Virgo, drawing attention to faults, details and problems. You can balance affectionate gentleness with critical insight, but it may be a challenge!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your instinct to be helpful is being stimulated with an annoying burst of outspokenness. Your insights are spot-on, but be sure your advice is wanted before you offer it. When you have the chance, write before you speak.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): What’s really bothering you is not so much other people stepping on your values, but your own inner demons nagging at the problems in your priorities. Meditate and be ready to let go of things that really have lost importance.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You’re being awfully touchy, taking simple offhand comments from friends as harsh criticism. What you need to take seriously is not what they’re saying but why those buttons on your ego are so over-exposed and raw.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Know the limits of your authority before you speak out. If you are in any way uncertain, it will undermine you – unless you are clear about what you know, and what you don’t, and are willing to consult an expert on the latter.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Arguments show the limits of friendship, perhaps end a few, or push you to be more accepting. If you remain principled and honest, your real friends will respect your opinions, and vice versa? How much must your friends agree with your opinions?

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Telling others how sexy you are will provoke demands for proof. You may not need to say anything; word gets around! A confident swagger – maybe a bit of leather – will make you irresistible. Looking mature and experienced also helps!

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): As clear as the rules of your partnership may be, there are always new wrinkles to iron out. If you’re feeling constrained, talk out the issues to resolve needs and issues that might otherwise tempt destructive acting-out.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Although you mean well, your suggestions to coworkers can sound snotty and critical. Bringing cookies, especially home-baked, will help people listen more carefully, and set the tone for your efforts to be nice.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Feeling a bit kinky and inventive? The kitchen can be a treasure trove of erotic toys. Turkey basters and spatulas are easy starts. Or have some whipped cream and fresh fruit in season on hand … or on something!

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your home may not be as neat, as large, or as pretty as it could be, but it’s home and that’s what counts. Still, you could make it neater, and that will help pretty it up – and make more space!

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Your attempts at wit, or at critical analysis, may be sharper than you intend. Focus on being kind, supportive and helpful. Your cleverness and insight will shine through. Talking about what you enjoy can inspire improvements at work.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): With family problems or community politics you can cut through the crap with brutal effectiveness. Do try to be nice about cutting down people’s unrealistic hopes. More effective economy begins at home. Set the example you want others to follow.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his website at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

 

June 29 - July 5, 2009

“Ambition is good, Gemini!”

 

Mercury and Venus are in a dance of flirtatious wit and charm, but as he’s squaring Uranus and she Jupiter and Neptune, watch out for rude surprises – and be careful of whatever you’re drinking!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): If you can’t keep your mouth shut, at least slow down and think carefully about what you’re hearing. The less you like it, the more you need to listen. You don’t have to agree, but there’s something there you should learn!

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Hot sex with your partner and professional advancement both require efforts that will be rewarded. Keeping those in balance may take some effort. Your partner will be very glad to help with the former, and your friends and colleagues with the latter.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your brilliant ideas for getting ahead could be improved by input from a colleague or employee. Advice from a teacher or a publicist, however contrary it seems, can be factored in. Your partner’s input, no matter how well-intended, is probably counterproductive.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Erotic adventures await, but so do exotic infections. Keep prophylaxis at hand, and be careful who you play with. With those caveats you can improve your chances and your fun by presenting yourself as solid, reliable, sensual and just comfortable to be with.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Talking dirty with your baby is sure to lead from words to actions. Get playful and explorative. You could be surprised at what comes up. Leather and kink communities may offer possibilities; you don’t need to join anything to scout around.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Now is a golden opportunity to talk with your partner about any problems. Housework may be an issue, whether you’re doing too much or not enough. Say what you need to say, but be sure to listen, too!

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Accidents and arguments come from trying too hard to avoid them. You can look ahead and be sensibly cautious, but still relax, have fun and joke with friends. Fun and games don’t have to be expensive. You can keep your values strong and prices low.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Financial problems may seem out of control, but when are we ever really in control? A playful, inventive approach may help. Arguing with family won’t. Remember: Your own creativity is your best resource.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Current challenges will pay off later, probably next year. Accentuating the positive is worth the effort. You can find strength in home and traditions if you can rethink them into new perspectives.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Keeping up socially can get expensive. A sibling, or someone who feels more like a sibling than “just a friend,” can offer good financial advice on the social front, but more private matters trust your own instincts.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Looking good can be important, but it’s really more about how you use what you have rather than what you invest in the process. Economy and resourcefulness will get you ahead; indulgences will only draw shallow praise from shallow people.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Ambition is good, but look beyond the next step up and the next argument. Not everything you do now will be noticed, but everything you’d rather not be seen will be. Be philosophical and stay on your best behavior!

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

June 22 - 28, 2009

 

“Pay attention, Cancer!”

 

Saturn square Mercury would normally bring out everyone’s inner critic, but with Saturn in Virgo and Mercury in Gemini, bitchy outbursts are to be expected. If you’re feeling brilliant, write it down and think twice before saying it aloud. Take a long view and look for opportunities for self-improvement.

   

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Pay attention where you’re walking or driving. Distractions inside your own head can cause awful accidents. Be aware of your surroundings, and you can find better ways to bang up against someone.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): You’re inclined to be very critical of someone’s political values, so why not focus on your own? In this era of diminishing resources, we all need to step back and re-think things. Brainstorming with friends will help you update your perspective.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) The sharp edge of your wit is very much in evidence. Keep it focused on practical matters and attention to your own health and well-being. When tempted to speak of others, make extra effort to keep it kind and constructive.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): There’s always room for self-improvement, but don’t beat yourself up with your faults, which you’re now likely to exaggerate anyway. A creative focus for your inner critic could help you to be more realistic.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): As your brain races around sex, you may want to look beyond simple gratification. That has its time and place, but think seriously about your relationships and what you’d want to be doing – and with whom – in 20 years.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You will get into arguments. Stay focused, principled and respectful. The way you press your point can earn you a great deal of respect. Stay clear on details and graciously accept correction when it’s appropriate.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Take it slow and easy. Pay attention to details and you’ll have fewer accidents and arguments at work. Sex seems a great release for stress, but is it really? Focus on what’s important at work and at play.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): You may be losing yourself helping others, and fun may feel more like work. An analytic approach to techniques of craft, sport and/or pleasure reconciles the latter. Being ruthless and selfish for a bit is now good for you.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Domestic criticisms are nearly inevitable. Being self-critical will help keep you out of arguments, but give yourself credit as well as blame. Your partner’s shortcomings on that score are highlighted because of your focus. If you must say something, be kind and gentle!

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Stay focused on work. Any personal remarks, especially about colleagues, are sure to get you into trouble. Your critical analyses and recommendations for improvement are probably a bit off the mark, but at least they show you’re paying attention.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Avoid gambling and investments in any game play strictly for funsies. Focus on developing skill at your sport or hobby. That’s an uphill slog, too, but something that’s just fun now can have practical value down the road.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): If you get any criticism from family or roommates, thank them for sharing and think about what they say. There may be something to it. Responding in kind will only start an awful argument.

 

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

June 15 - 21, 2009

 

“Think ahead, Gemini!”

 

The Sun squaring Uranus is provoking verbal outbursts that seem brilliant – and actually may be – but will provoke arguments. Venus and Mars fuel that fire with creative and erotic impulses. Neptune offers a harmonic release so look for spiritual values and fellowship to smooth things out.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Secrets are not safe with you now. Use that to dig inside your own subconscious. Talking with a close friend will help you get a clearer sense of your priorities and what changes you might want to make there!

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Rethink your political ideals as if your tush is on the line … because it is! Your own answers and your friends’ will be frustratingly off the mark, but can goad you to new insights. A spiritual teacher or principle can be surprisingly helpful.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): What look like opportunities to get ahead can be traps pushing you to over extend your authority and get into trouble. Rely on the advice of a teacher past or present. Think ahead and stay true to your ideals to avoid those traps!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your ideals and your politics are at odds with some truth deep inside you. Objective analysis of facts won’t help you here. Meditation, examining your gut instincts and being passionate have to be at the foundation for your ideals.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Wanting power and influence can provoke bad career decisions. Don’t just imagine yourself in 20 years, but also with whom you plan on getting there with. What would make you the ideal partner for your ideal partner?

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Your ambitions and surprising misunderstandings with a partner can ignite huge disputes. You can’t win the argument. Instead, look at what you can do differently to work with the situation at hand.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Apparently complex philosophical questions may have simple practical solutions. The trick is not to take the problem too seriously. Is it really life-or-death? Try to have some fun and look at it creatively.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Your playful urges are more annoying than endearing to your partner. It could be just a temporary clash of moods. Getting busy and creative around the house – not in the bedroom – can help.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Division of housework can be a huge problem. Making it equal is not necessarily making it fair. What seems logical and right probably isn’t. This will take intuition, creativity and empathy to solve.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Efforts to creatively dress up explanations will backfire. Stick to what’s important. Religious and spiritual values hang on acceptance, not logic. Describing your path is better than trying to rationalize it. Traffic accidents are looking for you. Be careful!

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): This is no time for investments, especially in real estate. Resist any sudden impulses and “sure-fire” offers. More to the point, which of your inner resources should you be developing? You have more of yourself to offer than you realize.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Meditation, memory and inspiration may offer you better insight than family or roommates. Some introspection before speaking with them can at least help smooth out communications with them. Arguments could stimulate artistic possibilities, but is it worth the trouble?

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

June 8 - 14, 2009

 

“Give credit, Capricorn!”

 

The Sun in Gemini sextile to Eris suggests two brilliant wits trying to top each other. Imagine Dorothy Parker vs. Clare Boothe Luce. If you can’t be nice, you better be devastatingly brilliant!

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Getting into a political argument can be a lot easier than getting out of one. Resist the urge to smash your opponent. You’ll do better to practice your debating skills, especially listening and learning from others!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your ability and passion for helping others is part of what helps you get ahead. Your own competitive edge is not so much in pushing yourself forward as it is in bringing others along. The more you offer, the more you get!

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Your own religion, spirituality, or lack thereof may serve you better than any alternative, but remember that testimonials should have their own time and place. Answer questions as they come up. Otherwise, let your acts speak louder than your profession of ideals.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Passion is powering your ambitions. Don’t be afraid to speak up, but do be clear on the stakes. You may have to declare yourself on one side or the other. Trust your heart, but think ahead before you decide!

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Resist the urge to look smarter than your partner. Better to play up his or her brilliance. If you really are opponents more than teammates, you need to make some changes. A common enemy – say a shared political goal – could help.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Being great at sex isn’t enough. You want to be the best; that’s pretty subjective. The bigger challenge is to be more emotionally open and intimate. Try to find some spaces in your heart between your usual “all-or-nothing.”

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Cooperation will get you further ahead than flying solo. Try letting someone else take the lead now and then. You can do a lot better at team efforts if you remember you’re part of the team.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Your criticisms of community politics are right on the mark, but saying them nicely enough to be heard can be a challenge. Listen to others, and give credit where it’s due. Remember, you need to work with the folks you’re criticizing!

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): You’re already cleverer than you should be, so hold back on the bons mots. Even though you just mean to be playful, you could come off a lot nastier than you intend. If you need to sharpen your wit, do it in writing!

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): What are “traditional values” really? The core principles you grew up with may have surprising relevance in your GLBT community, and what you’ve learned in your queer community has value with your family of origin.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): You don’t need to respond to everything people say. A simple retort could drag you into a tedious, time-consuming battle. The right intonation – “Oh, really?” or “That’s very interesting” – can be far more devastatingly dismissive than any argument.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You may be too eager to assert your sense of self-worth. (1) You don’t have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. (2) Your real value is in your heart, not in your wallet! (3) The people who matter already know your worth!

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

June 1 -7, 2009

 

“You’re a political dynamo, Cancer!”

 

Mars just entered Taurus, shifting everyone into more careful, determined methods. He’s now trine Pluto pushing us to push harder toward our own goals, making cooperation more difficult, but absolutely necessary!

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your deepest, darkest erotic fantasies could come true, but you have to be clear and articulate about what you want. If you can’t figure out what that is, fulfilling your baby’s desires could be just as hot.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): You’re a political dynamo, Your energy could be over the top, so take a little time out to think strategically. Some help from your partner or friends should help you focus and direct that energy where it will do the most good.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Your take-charge attitude may be more than some people can take. Your colleagues are not hostages or slaves. Be attentive to their morale, and make sure they have a chance to be heard. Some of their ideas will be tremendously helpful.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): You’re taking your fun way too seriously. Games are about entertainment, not annihilating your playmates. Creative challenges offer a better outlet. If you don’t have a hobby where you can push yourself, attend a show that offers a novel challenge.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Sometimes our little GLBT communities can feel a bit incestuous. Should that stop a sudden spark of passion from turning a “sisterly” friendship into something more? At least talk it through to see what’s there and where it might go.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Arguments with your partner can quickly go from heated to hot. If there’s nothing to squabble about, don’t feel bad. Any good intellectual challenge that sparks the brain will ignite passions as well.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You’re supercharged for hard work, but think a minute: Fear is an effective motivator, but more than that, you’re running away from something you should be running toward. That’s much better for your health and your accomplishment.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Your efforts at fun may look like effort more than fun to others. Creative accomplishment is good. Go ahead and push yourself to new depths. Your artistic accomplishment could be as challenging and as brilliant as giving birth to yourself.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Now more then ever your home should be your castle, your ashram, and your love nest. Sharing space may be challenging. Make sure to have a clean sense of personal space somewhere, but be careful to be respectful of family and housemates.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Once you start talking, it may be hard to stop. To save a lot of trouble, think first, get right to the point and dig for the deeper truth. Friends will be much too glad to help, leading to interesting and, perhaps, very illuminating arguments.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): If you stop to think and plan, you can be brilliant with money. Otherwise, it could burn a hole in your pocket. Either way your dealings with money will be noticed and could have a great effect on your career.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): You’re charged and eager to reach new heights. “Tried and true” ways may be obsolete – and will likely lead you into arguments. You need new ideas. Be willing to challenge your mind in ways you never dreamed of.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

 

May 25 - 31, 2009

 

“Make a list, Aries!”

 

On May 31, after three weeks retrograde, Mercury turns direct in Taurus, offering a chance to clean up messes that have recently erupted. He’s aspecting Venus and Eris, both in Aries, so efforts to fix things can get over-enthusiastic. As always, where Eris is concerned, do your best. Don’t worry about beating others.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Your friends are competing for your attention, but you need some downtime. Try to get both in your schedule. At least picking and choosing from social demands helps you to know which friendships really matter!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Repair any problems in relations with colleagues. Better networking will make you more competitive, but the trick is to cooperate with others. Learning from each other – and developing your own niches and goals – can be good for all.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Look at recent career setbacks in a new light. Somebody else’s scholarly perspective can help you understand what’s been going wrong and how to set it right. Simple answers to long-standing problems may involve more than you expect.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Recent disagreements with others, or exposure to new ideas, push you to reexamine some of your usual assertions. Never mind the ideas, but go back to core values – work from there, and be ready to exchange obsolete notions for new inspiration.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You can clear up the dark moods and erotic frustration of recent weeks, but it will take some work – or play – with your partner. Arguments, competitive games or rough play can help clear the air.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): Relationships are hard work. Review recent disappointments and setbacks. Learn from mistakes and resolve to do better. You can blame the other person, but it’s better to examine your own responsibility and strive for self-improvement.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Competitive fun and games can help people recover from recent problems at work – and boost morale. Anything too athletic at this point could cause you injury, especially to your neck or upper back.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Recent creative blocks will start falling soon. To get those juices flowing think about something your mother habitually said or did that was very annoying but intended to help. What did she take pride in doing that you can do better?

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Friendly competition with a sister (genetic or not) can offer a clue to recent domestic problems. Reconsider issues of family and tribe. Those you struggle with are also part of your community.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Recent arguments that seemed important can soon be resolved. It may take a little time for wounded feelings to heal. Remember that your recent opponent is an old friend. Focus on what you value about him or her.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Cleaning up recent financial problems will force you to reevaluate your priorities. Make a list of what’s important and rank the items. Focus on the top of the list, and cut at least a few items from the bottom.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Usually a Rock of Gibraltar, you are now filled with doubts. Call it part of a letting go process that will be cleansing in the long run. Some time alone and doing something for your favorite charity will help you regain focus.

 

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415.864.8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

 

May 18 - 24, 2009

 

“Don’t beat yourself up, Taurus!”

 

Mars is strong in his own sign, Aries, where he easily stimulates impulsive acts. He’s lining up with his sister Eris.  She’s that new “dwarf planet,” but she packs quite a kick! Together the two provoke competition and arguments. Do try to keep it all friendly and principled!

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Don’t beat yourself up. At times everyone is his or her own worst enemy. Spiritual connections and the warmth you get being charitable both seem a bit dry these days. Don’t let that stop you.  Raging at God is OK.  She can take it!

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Defining your group against a cliquish faction is the surest way to turn it into one.  Try to be more expansive and inclusive, as much as structure and goals allow.  Focusing on those goals will help!

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Even if you are the best in your field, there are still others you can learn from. Don’t let your competitive drive drive them away! Collegiality is the hallmark of excellence in professionalism.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Nobody is right about everything, not even you. The best way to win an argument is to be attentive and open-minded.  To be the most learned person around, keep yourself open to learning!

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Although the name of your sign leads people to underestimate your sexual prowess, yours is the sign of skill and discernment.  If you really need to prove anything to anyone in that department, now is the time to prove yourself.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Relationship is what your sign is all about.  If you feel you are doing more than your partner, it’s because that’s what you do. If you’re feeling cheated or over extended, talk about it. A good, angry argument could help clear the air.    

 

SCORPIO  (October 23 – November 21): Your efforts to do your best could make coworkers feel left behind. Are you the rising tide that lifts all boats or the tsunami that swamps them? Make every effort to cooperate. Arguments and tension can cause accidents.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Games are not about being the best; just strive to do your best. Win or lose, it’s all in how you play. Teammates and opponents can all be friends, but not if you’re intent on grinding their faces into the dust!

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Promote your community on its own merits, without comparing it to any other.  It’s too easy to fall into turf battles. Make every effort to hear the other side. Postponing a resolution may be the best way to get one. 

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Harmless little remarks can feel too much like challenges.  Be ready to apologize for coming off too strong. Better yet, focus your energy into challenging yourself at learning a brand new skill.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Keeping up with the Joneses is economic suicide.  Better to challenge yourself to greater thrift and efficiency. Without careful attention, money will burn a hole in your pocket that could leave your whole budget in flames.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Your competitive streak is coming out a bit hard and fierce. Being the best you can be is even better than being better than everyone else. Excellence is important, but try to channel that energy into being the nicest person around.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

 

May 11 -17, 2009

 

“You need down time, Gemini!”

 

The Sun in Taurus leads us to sensuality and stubbornness. The latter is being shot to hell by aspects from Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune. Find ways in which flexibility and innovation can honor your core values.

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): Take advantage of birthday cheer to promote yourself. Your friends are eager to help you, although you and they probably have very different ideas of what kind of help is best. Their surprises really are better than your plans.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): You need down time, but can’t escape the demands of the world. However you balance your needs and others’ will be much observed. Take some quiet time and perform your duties cheerfully.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Mixed signals with some friends can lead to confusion about how deep and close those friendships really are. It can be tempting to brush any misunderstanding and embarrassment under the rug, but talking it out really is better.

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): As eager as you are to strut your stuff, some things are better kept stuffed away. People trusted with your secrets will blurt things out, even if they mean well. It could work to your favor. Be nice and keep a sense of humor about it.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Wanting to do things your way is likely to cause arguments. Suggestions from others may sound wacky, but at least be polite enough to listen. Outré as they may be, there may be a seed of brilliance to inspire helpful new ideas.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): You could lose your balance in an explosion of passion. Stay mindful of previous commitments, especially to your health (and your partner’s!). Keep proper prophylaxis handy. If you’re trying new techniques, be very sure of safety considerations.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): The family that plays together … Seriously a little fun and games would help to alleviate troubles at home. The shift of mood would at least help everyone see problems in a light more conducive to solutions.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): You have a lot to say to your colleagues, but remember to listen at least as much. Even if they don’t seem quite logical, you can learn a lot. Look at work problems as community issues, and keep an open mind.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): A new look at your investments, whether of money or energy and attention, can raise surprising issues. For better insight, talk it over with a sibling – or someone close enough to feel like one.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Money isn’t the real problem at home, but may point to a solution. The real problem is your own uncertainty about who you are and how you fit in. Basic values learned in childhood could be either building blocks or stumbling blocks.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Meditation should help calm your worries, but it doesn’t always work that way. What you really need is to break out of a rut. Go shopping with a “sister” and let him or her pick things out to at least try out a new look.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Worrying about money can become a downward spiral. Deal with problems proactively. Friends can offer good advice, but take it with a grain of salt. Even a modest donation to charity will boost your financial karma.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.

 

 

May 4 -10, 2009

 

“Keep an open mind, Taurus!”

 

Mercury just popped into Gemini long enough to irritate Pluto over in Capricorn, provoking arguments and power struggles. Then he retrogrades into Taurus causing three weeks of further unraveling. It’s the kind of mess that shows you what’s been needing fixing. Just bear with it for now!

 

TAURUS (April 20 – May 20): It’s hard to stay out of arguments about money or anything else that seems important. The hard part is remembering what really is important. Keep an open mind; you can be adaptable and remain true to your principles.

 

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): If you can stay out of fights, you can get into a better kind of trouble. Don’t say the first thing that comes into your mind, but give it a little thought. If you’re not already too sexy for your own good, try channeling James Dean.

 

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Your partner may be setting you off, but only because you are so cranky and irritable yourself. You won’t like his or her perspective on your issues now, but it can be very helpful. At least listen patiently and consider it!

 

LEO (July 23 – August 22): Your idea of teamwork has you leading the team. Much as you dislike stepping back and not being the lead dog, you and your colleagues will all benefit if you let others run the show.

 

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22): Being thrust into the spotlight challenges your talents and pushes you to re-evaluate your ambitions. Some questions don’t need immediate answers. Taking time to get it right is better than rushing into error.

 

LIBRA (September 23 – October 22): Insisting on everything being correct can be more annoying than helpful. You can help others answer tough questions, but to be helpful getting them there, you have to meet them where they already are, and start with baby steps.

 

SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21): If you can, hide out with a hottie and talk filthy. Anywhere else, communications are a minefield. Simple, offhand remarks can easily take on way too much importance with confusion over intent creating chaos.

 

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 20): Arguments about money are usually about something more important. In this case being right is less important than both partners feeling listened to. Being heard is rarely your problem. Make a special effort to listen.

 

CAPRICORN (December 21 – January 19): Worries about your health may have some basis in reality, but you are likely to exaggerate them. Still, a check-up couldn’t hurt. Efforts to improve efficiency at work may backfire. Find problems now. Solve them next month.

 

AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18): Even fun activities may raise worries and doubts. Turn that ‘round. Some of the most creative geniuses have been psychological train wrecks. Express your anxieties through art or comedy. At least it will be a good release.

 

PISCES (February 19 – March 19): Everybody is having to adapt their dreams and ideals these days. Problems at home are highlighting the dissonance between ideals and reality. Accept now that the changes are necessary, and what those changes must be will be clearer next month.

 

ARIES (March 20 – April 19): Everything you think needs saying doesn’t. If you can’t behave, try to think your way around authoritarian restrictions rather than confront them directly. Better yet, go along just to understand them better and subvert them more effectively later.

 

Jack Fertig, a professional astrologer since 1977, is available for personal and business consultations in person in San Francisco, or online everywhere. He can be reached at 415-864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.