TAURUS (April 21 - May 21)
You are in the spotlight, Taurus.  It's your birthday month and your energy level is upbeat and positive.  Mars has been parked in your 4th house of the home for the last several months, causing all sorts of incidents around the old homestead that required fixing and repairs.  It hasn't been easy, I know.  On May 13th, you will experience a beautiful new moon in your very own sign and you'llbe able to experience at least one fresh start in one important area of your life.  You'll be able to communicate much better and you can discuss your needs and desires with your partner more easily.  It will be a good month for you, Taurus, and by the 19th, when Venus enters Cancer, you'll appear even far more charming than usual.  Happy Birthday!  Famous Taureans: Shirley MacLaine and Stevie Wonder.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21)
You're quite the charmer during the first two weeks of May.  Venus is transitting your sun sign and you attract positive people who really-really like you now.  Don't make any hasty decisions during these first two weeks, however, because Mercury is still retrograding in your sign causing you to feel unsure about what's real and what isn't.  Once Mercury turns direct (on the 11th), your head and heart will clear and you will have the answers to all you've been questioning.  On the 20th, the sun will enter the sign of Gemini, bringing an opportunity to promote your skills, update yourapproach, and move those latest plans (the ones you've been thinking about for the past several weeks) into forward motion.  Famous Gemini's:  Annette Bening and Prince.

CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Money issues continue to be important while the planet Mars remains in Leo, your money house.  This has been going on for several months now and it would be wise to cut spending if cash is in short supply.  Whatever your situation, continue to conserve resources and make due with what you have.  If this bothers you, consider the times we are in and how many of us are all doing the same thing.  This isn't the time to buy big ticket items, no matter how unbelievabe the deal.  Be wise with your money now, Cancer, and you'll be much happier for it later.  On May 19th, Venus will enter your sign, bringing all sorts of romantic attention your way.  Although you'll be flattered and thrilled, go easy in this area, too.  If a sudden attraction seems too good to be true, then it probably is.  Use moderation in money and love this month and you'll come out richer in June.  Famous Cancerians:  Meryl Streep and Geraldo Rivera.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)
If you focus on your ambitions and goals during the first few weeks of the month, you'll find yourself on the right path to success.  It's been a tough several months, Leo, and you're approaching an end of all of this nonsense, but not quite yet.  Mars is still transitting your sign (as he has for the past several months), only now he brings you plenty of energy and get up and go.  You can promote yourself now and have the confidence to put your plans in place.  People will listen.  Friends will gather around to support you.  And you will attract people who find you charismatic and sexy.  On May 27th, there will be a big fat full moon in your fifth house of romance and creativity and you'll feel great about life and look even better.  Who can argue with that?  Famous Leo's:  Mae West and Dustin Hoffman.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 23)
The sun is shining brightly in your 9th house, Virgo.  It's a great time to improve your mind with self-help books, tapes, or even go back to school.  You'll feel a let up in the tensions that have dogged you for the past few months, as Mars is now moving in direct motion and towards the end of his journey through Leo.  After that, he'll move into your sign, Virgo, but we will talk more about this as the time approaches.  One hint?  Be prepared to see your energy level go through the roof.  Until then, what you really need is rest.  You might be feeling under the weather or feel as if the smallest chores completely tire you out.  Things will improve after May 11th, when your ruling planet, Mercury, moves forward at last.  And when the new moon arrives on the 13th, you'll be ready to take off on a journey far, far away.  If you can do so, you'll have a ball!  Famous Virgo's:  Lauren Bacall and Sean Connery.

LIBRA (September 24 - October 23)
With the planet Mars still cruising through Leo, you enjoy the social life and love interacting with interesting people.  You'll have ample opportunity to do so while Venus is in a favorable position to your Libra sun sign during the first 3 weeks of this month.  After that, she moves into your house of career and business affairs and you should be able to charm the birdies out of the trees when it comes to moving up the ladder of success.  During the full moon at the end of the month, you will feel great about everything. You'll be witty, charming, and extremely communicable.  On the 27th, unpredictable Uranus enters Aries, your 7th house of partnerships.  Expect changes to occur in relationships.  Famous Libra's:  Heather Locklear and Charlton Heston.

SCORPIO (Otober 24 - November 22)
With the planet Mars still making his way through Leo, your career has been anything but quiet.  You can continue to make headway if you choose jobs that showcase your abilities and see that they're successfully completed.  Any pending relationship issues will be aided when Mercury turns in direct motion in your 7th house of partnerships.  You score a high grade for keeping your finances under control this month, but watch out for the over indulgent full moon on the 27th, whereas you'll feel an urge to buy non-stop.  After the 27th, you may find that your job status or working conditions change.  This is due to the planet Uranus taking up residence in Aries, your 10th house of career.  This will be a long time transit, perhaps taking up to 7 years to complete the cycle and throughout it all, you'll see good changes, unexpected or surprising changes, and out of the blue changes that bring many questions along with it.  Not to worry, Scorpio.  You, of all people, have seen enough in the past few years to be able to roll with it, whatever it may bring.  Enjoy this month.  Famous Scorpio's:  Grace Kelly and Johnny Carson.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 - December 21)
You are in the mood for adventure.  You've been kept busy for months, doing a variety of things, and you feel you can surely use a break.  You've had it with in-laws, matters pertaining to your living circumstances, and financial job woes. This should all calm down after Uranus enters Aries on the 27th, placing itself in a favorable position to your Sag sun-sign.  When this occurs, your romantic and creative life will be subject to many changes, some of them off the wall - and some of them too thrilling to believe .  It's a time when things can suddenly end as quickly as they began.  Before making the entire trek through Aries, Uranus will only spend 3 months here starting at months end.  Then it will move back into Pisces for a spell and then finally remain in Aries for the next 7 years.  As you can see, Sag, you'll have plenty of time to prepare and settle in before all of the excitement hits.  And remember, most of this will be all good.  Until then, look forward to the full moon on the 27th in your very own sign, perhaps bringing you a turning point at long last.  Famous Sagittarians:  Bette Midler and Aristotle Onassis.

CAPRICORN (Decembeer 22 - January 20)
As the month begins, the sun is shining in your pleasure zone, encouraging you to socialize and be seen in all the right places.  The planet Mercury is currrently retrograde, causing set-backs that might blow your progress.  Stay the course until the 11th, when Mercury will finally move in direct motion, helping all communication to improve and all misunderstandings to be settled.  On the 19th, Venus arrives in your relationship zone and things could improve rapidly if problems recently arose.  A change could be forthcoming in your 4th house of the home.  Suddenly, where you live, who you live with, and what matters at home could suddenly change.  Start looking for these trends on the 27th, as they'll be subtle at first.  By the end of the year, change could be on the horizon.  Famous Capricorns:  Faye Dunaway and Mel Gibson.

AQUARIUS (January 21 - February 19)
Had enough, Aquarius?  With Mars transitting in opposition to your sun-sign for the past 6 months, I'll bet you have!  Many changes have taken place and most of them have to do with your partnerships and home life.  You've grown pretty tired of taking on the responsibilities that no one else wants.  You've put in your fair share and now it's time for someone else to carry the load.  Since you won't get many volunteers who offer you the help you want, strive to achieve balance in all areas of your life if you want to get through things unscathed. You are feeling burdened and unloved.  And you'd like to toss your problems out the window, slam it hard, and never look back.  This would be great if you could, however, Mars isn't finished with Aquarian's just yet.  You'll have to endure this slice of astrology for a little while longer until he moves on into Virgo, leaving you free at last.  A lucky break during the full moon at months end could bring some highly interesting people into your inner circle.  Take it one step at a time.  Famous Aquarians:  Vanna White and Clark Gable.

PISCES  (February 19 - March 20)
It takes effort to meet obligations, Pisces, so keep on doing what you've been doing as you move ahead.  You've made great progress and should be proud.  As Mars continues through Leo (in your 6th house of health, co-workers, pets and dependants), keep on doing what's important to you and you will see amazing results.  It's a busy time and co-workers can seem difficult.  You'll have to protect your health, too, as seasonal flu bugs are still out in force and you do not want to catch a nasty cold or flu that will only set you back.  You have Jupiter, the planet of luck, in your sign now.  Success is yours if you stick to the rules of the game.  When Venus enters Gemini on the 19th, you'll want to spruce up the house, tend to needed repairs, and have friends over for cocktails and good times.  Stay the course, Pisces.  It's not easy, but you'll win in the end if you do.  Famous Pisces:  Sharon Stone and Ron Howard.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20)
Exciting changes are headed your way, Aries. On May 27th, the planet Uranus, known for sudden surprises, changes, and out of the blue circumstances, will be parking himself in your sign forthe next 7 years or so.  Suddenly, life won't seem as dull as it once was and if you've been hankering for some fresh excitement here and there, your dreams are about to come true.  You've learned a lot while Uranus has moved through Pisces, your 12th house.  It's time now to take all you've learned these past 7 years and apply these lessons to create the kind of life you've always wanted.  This month you will have energy to spare while Mars remains in friendly Leo.  You want to have fun, get outdoors, and quench your physical appetite.  Don't take chances or be tempted by risky adventures this month because a gamble may not pay off.  If you can finish projects that you left behind in late December, you'll feel 100% better.   After May 20th, focus on communication and gathering useful information.  A good month overall.  Famous Ariens:  Ellen Barkin and Hugh Hefner.