Taurus (April 20-May 20): It is truly the springtime of our youths and Venus is lurking in your touchy-feely sign waiting to spring an unexpected romance. Keep an eye on shopping extravaganzas and desserts as luxury can outweigh better counsel.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): Take this clear-headed opportunity to let others know exactly what you do and do not need, expect or desire. This is a time for foresight and action in achieving your goals.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): There should not be any issue in finding some inner peace and solace right now. Your sign is clear of visitors at the moment and it might be a good time to really reflect on what you need to be at your best when you re-emerge from recharging.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): If you feel more like lashing out at your surroundings than purring peacefully, then get out and get some serious exercise. Work up some endorphins that will combat the spring break excess that has you lagging. Don’t forget to smile — it always helps you get what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is nothing stopping you from getting the rest of the semester’s work done as quickly as possible. I recommend rounding out your schedule for the next two months and then planning on your well-earned summer vacation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 24): Do not let the difficult tasks you have been slogging through keep your typically cheerful disposition at bay. Climb higher, push forward and go stronger. Get some ridiculous activity going that forces laughter and lightheartedness in lieu of stress.

Scorpio (Oct. 25-Nov. 21): I recommend that you take a moment to reflect on your accomplishments. Boast about your achievements to close family and friends, but be sure to thank those who helped you reach your goals. Do not sit back and rest on your success, but take the time to contemplate what still needs doing. Make lists, check twice, then move forward.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You have an amazing capacity for foresight, hindsight and whole-sight right now. Take the time to hone your skill at deciphering what is necessary, what is nice and what needs re-vamping both in your own life and – delicately – those closest to you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Venus and Mars are trine your sign right now, amplifying those energies in your chart’s innate characteristics. Guy and gal Caps need no help setting romantic goals right now and existing relations should be rather exciting.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do not worry about playing zombie-killing games on your tablet or phone right now, but do not let the seeming easiness of the week trick you into falling behind or forgetting an appointment. Balance, my friend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You have the moon, Neptune and Chiron in your sign right now. This is a really good time to actively grow up and out of old habits. Let go of previous hurts that dictate your behavior in romance and friendship.

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I recommend that you find yourself a source of water for the finest form of relaxation: Purification. Whether you discover a good friend’s apartment swimming pool or a clear creek in the hill country, get your webbed toes in action and breathe easy.

Aries (March 21-April 19): 

If you can find them, get tickets and go out for SxSW. Your engaging nature in a public sphere of such vivacity and loquacious environs as a bar on East Fifth will prove the best forum for reviving your genius.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 

You’ve got the planets of love and luck in your sign right now. Get outside, plow the social scene, and find yourself the springtime companion of your dreams. I recommend the earthy and relaxed atmosphere offered by Petrol Station, a manly bar off of Ella Boulevard serving cool, locally-brewed craft-only beers with hearty burgers to boot.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 

My dear friends of Mercurial passions, feed your imaginations and take a trip away from our city. Driving gets all gears going with the same motion and a short vacation will invigorate your soul.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 

Go home for a couple of days over spring break. Cook a five-course meal at home with friends or your favorite family member. Reminisce, relax and rejuvenate. Perhaps consider a pedicure while you’re at it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 

Brilliant lion, take the opportunity to tan while you can. Catch up on reading for your classes. Get a new pair of shades for the season. And please, use natural sunshine. This is Texas, and we’ve got sun to spare.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 

While it might be enticing to hide away in the library or your favorite obscure café while everyone else is sunbathing, I recommend putting down your work for at least one weekend over the break and consider asking that cute whomever out to see a kitschy flick.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 

Make yourself an awesomely peppy mix-tape (or playlist, if you’re not one for nostalgia) of entirely new and upbeat tunes. Take it with you everywhere over Spring Break and see if it gets you out of the academic funk you’ve been feeling.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 

This one’s for my favorite Scorpio who’s leaving me for France: Grrrlfriend, gather ye rosebuds while ye may, and know you can make gold of hay. Go for the stars over the break, and out of this good life, great memories make.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 

Dreaming centaur, I figure that you might see your life’s dreams on the horizon. If you get the sense that a situation isn’t working out, take the fall and cut it loose. Use the spring break to leave an unpromising situation behind, and take a fresh step in your heart’s desire’s direction.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 

Work and responsibilities might be leaving you a bit low, and they might try to keep you from letting yourself enjoy spring break. I recommend setting time aside for yourself over the coming week, and do what you, your body and your mind need most: Chill.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

You’ve got all the balls rolling in one direction, all the hens in their basket and some time to look back on your accomplishments this year. Breathe, stretch, sit down for a moment and pat yourself on the back. Then go out for a good time and get your groove on.

Happy birthday, fishes. The Sun, Moon, Mercury and Neptune are residing in your sign right now. Look for emotional communication that leads to transformation and imaginative depth in your outlook.

Aries (March 21-April 19): 

Venus and Uranus are still mixing it up in your sign. I would recommend looking at change and improvements that can be made in your love life.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 

Finish your incomplete goals from 2011 before the end of spring. Make plans, set a path and get your work done. You might experience an economic windfall or other fortuitous opportunities before too long.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 

Saturn’s got a nice complement to your sign right now, giving plenty of opportunity to have hard work turn into welcome rewards. You might not see immediate results, but keep on pushing on.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 

With sister-sign Pisces taking on all the action right now, you might consider sinking into a nice hot bath or whatever else your home-based relaxation routine entails. Take care of yourself, re-emerge and shine on.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 

With the Sun in a water sign, things might feel a little dampened. Guard your flame and don’t get too overwhelmed if things aren’t blazing along as one might desire.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 

If you are usually a hard-hitting go-getter, you might find that the Mars retrograde in your sign is tapping the brakes when you’re trying to accelerate. Take note of these moments and try to see if things need an oil change.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 

You might find yourself a little repressed while Saturn continues to transit your sign, but this is an excellent opportunity to lay a foundation for future achievements or to do the hard work needed to earn your laurels right now.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 

Take this week to get over your insecurities and have more than a little faith in humanity. Take the dive and get a little sensitive in front of the one you’ve been watching since before Valentine’s Day. Open up and see what happens.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 

With the North Node in your sign, this is the perfect opportunity to look inward, find your intuition and let that inner guide get you through what might be a time of insecurity, feelings of inferiority and the tendency to be overwhelmed.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 

We’ve got a decade until Pluto is done ramming through outdated structures in our thoughts, moral codes, governments, economic policies and intellectual dogma. See what you can do to reform, refine, and rebuild.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Perhaps you deserve a little rest. Consider your accomplishments and your profound insights from the recent past and congratulate yourself with a lovely dinner and a glass of wine. Bring a friend and share your genius — he or she will love you for it.

Happy birthday, darlings. While I write, your reigning figure teases us with the rain so characteristic of this time of year. Let’s look forward to great possibilities in the Lunar New Year of the Dragon that began when the sun and moon entered your sign over the weekend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 

Venus is in your sign right now. Take the chance and open up about your romantic feelings before Valentine’s Day. The person you’re trying to reach might understand what you want to say better in an old-fashioned letter rather than a phone call.

Aries (March 21-April 19): 

Your sign’s ruler, Mars, God of War, is about to throw a giant hissy fit next week in Virgo’s sign. Watch out for some serious temper tantrums, frustrations in work and communication coupled with some serious roadblocks.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 

We’ve got Mars, Mercury and Pluto creating nice angles to Jupiter right now. Perfect, right in your sign. Take the opportunity to get some creative and expansionist thinking done with these helpful aspects.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 

My dad’s a Gemini, and we were hanging out recently. He had two cell phones, one in each hand, and he was doing something on each phone while holding a conversation. Consider how you can improve your communication methods. Remember, always chose quality over quantity.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 

The Moon is your ruling celestial being, and right now she’s in the gregarious sign of Aquarius. Take the moment to have a really good social experience outside of your comfort zone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 

You’re in the free and clear at the moment. I recommend taking an unbiased moment and reflecting on how you’re going to get through this Mars-retrograde hissy fit that’s on its way. Bolster your defenses.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 

Like I’ve been telling everyone else, Mars is about to turn retrograde in your sign and it’ll stay that way, inhibiting communication and making political tact impossible until April. Work on breathing deeply while you can.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 

Saturn’s in your sign for the long haul, and while this can really feel like you’re being caned by nuns, this is the opportunity to buckle down and garner some utilities you’ll be grateful you earned.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 

Venus, planet of love, and Chiron, the wounded healer, are together creating trines to your sign right now. And because there aren’t any planets in your sign right now, this is a good time to look at love, hurt and take a moment to heal.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 

You centaurs have the perfect opportunity to look objectively at what you want in the coming weeks and months, particularly as Valentine’s Day approaches, when you can woo whomever you choose.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 

Pluto and Mercury are in your sign and call on you to express the unspoken sides of your personality that sometimes just need to revel in the human side of life.

Aquarius (Jan.20-Feb.18):

Consider how you might bring gifts of wisdom to your surroundings this week.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Others might notice the added oomph to your stride and smooth-talking ways.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

Clarity and analytical thought might seem hard to find right now.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

It’s time to move forward with your plans for artistic development.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Take advantage of this empowered state and you’ll probably be the class clown of the week.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

You might find your amorous desires to be rather earthy. This sensual placement is beneficial to all matters in love.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Take the inner tension and channel it into physical activities until next week when the full moon will help liven things up.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

If things aren’t going how you planned, take note on how to improve these trouble spots in your life.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Recent lessons in emotional boundaries and relationships will begin to become apparent over the next week.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Stand up for yourself this week in your career and scholastic responsibilities.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

The feelings of extra frustration in work and service can be channeled. Make lists of your goals to avoid distraction.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Take note of structures that seem to be fading out in your life so you can prepare for stronger replacements in their stead.

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Happy birthday, darlings. While I write, your reigning figure teases us with the rain so characteristic of this time of year. Let’s look forward to great possibilities in the lunar new year of the Dragon that began when the sun and moon entered your sign over the weekend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 

Venus is in your sign right now. Take the chance and open up about your romantic feelings before Valentine’s Day. The person you’re trying to reach might understand what you want to say better in an old-fashioned letter rather than a phone call.

Aries (March 21-April 19): 

Your sign’s ruler, Mars, God of War, is about to throw a giant hissy fit next week in Virgo’s sign. Watch out for some serious temper tantrums, frustrations in work and communication coupled with some serious roadblocks.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 

We’ve got Mars, Mercury and Pluto creating nice angles to Jupiter right now. Perfect. Right in your sign. Take the opportunity to get some creative and expansionist thinking done with these helpful aspects.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 

My dad’s a Gemini, and we were hanging out recently. He had two cell phones, one in each hand, and he was doing something on each phone while holding a conversation. Consider how you can improve your communication methods. Remember, always chose quality over quantity.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 

The Moon is your ruling celestial being, and right now she’s in the gregarious sign of Aquarius. Take the moment to have a really good social experience outside of your comfort zone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 

You’re in the free and clear at the moment. I recommend taking an unbiased moment and reflecting on how you’re going to get through this Mars-retrograde hissy fit that’s on its way. Bolster your defenses.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 

Like I’ve been telling everyone else, Mars is about to turn retrograde in your sign and he’ll stay that way, frustrating communication and making political tact impossible until April. Work on breathing deeply while you can.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 

Saturn’s in your sign for the long haul, and while this can really feel like you’re being caned by nuns, this is the opportunity to buckle down and garner some utilities you’ll be grateful you earned.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 

Venus, planet of love, and Chiron, the wounded healer, are together creating trines to your sign right now. And because there aren’t any planets in your sign right now, this is a good time to look at love, hurt and take a moment to heal.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 

You centaurs have the perfect opportunity to look objectively at what you want in the coming weeks and months, particularly as Valentine’s approaches, when you can woo whomever you choose.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 

My favorite sea-goats, mythological beings of great stamina and good mystery, Pluto and Mercury are in your sign and call on you to express the unspoken sides of your personality that sometimes just need to revel in the human side of life.

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