PLANETARIUM

Michael Lutin asks Sadges to check their libidos at the door

SAGITTARIUS NOV. 22-DEC. 21

Adept as you are at guffawing through even the worst nightmares, it's becoming harder to pretend that you're not suffering from frustration and anxiety about the future. Still, the shift in direction this month of the ruler of your 3rd house should provide enough mental stimulation to keep you blissfully preoccupied. But you can't go on forever indulging your lusty desires and retreating to a fantasy world where you're always wanted and never rejected. Judging from the eclipse in your 6th house, it's about time you got off that kick and went back to work.

CAPRICORN DEC. 22-JAN. 19

Relationships! Life would be so much more relaxed if (a) you didn't need another person, or (b) people would simply accept that you know what's best and then knuckle under to your wishes. When your ruler transits your 7th house, things rarely work out that way. The good news is that, as Uranus whizzes forward in your 2nd house, an unexpected windfall may drop into your lap. Even if that should happen, however, you'll have to let the universe do its thing, and graciously accept the results, whatever they may be. As for your sexual freedom, does it really justify giving up love?

AQUARIUS JAN. 20-FEB. 18

Maybe you're not exactly A-list material right now, but instead of chewing a box of nails over it and trying desperately to be noticed, you'd be much better off spending your time and energy appreciating the family members who are still there to support you. With so much emphasis on your 1 st and 6th houses this month, your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health should be your top priorities anyway. The departure of Uranus from Aquarius can be pretty traumatic, but rest assured that all your impossible behavior will be forgiven.

PISCES FEB. 19-MARCH 20

Doesn't it make you want to scream to hear them tell you to open your heart and become an evolved and loving being when deep down you know you're being taken to the cleaners by your friends, loved ones, and co-workers? Actually, with Mars in Pisces you probably have been screaming, but it isn't helping much. Yell all you want, but you're bound to be frazzled for a while. Thank God you're still on speaking terms with a few people who haven't completely given up on you. Love is funny. Funny strange, that is. Definitely not funny ha-ha.

ARIES MARCH 21-APRIL 19

When we feel abandoned or insecure, it's natural to want to act out sexually as a way of regaining control over our lives and reminding ourselves that we're desirable. But even if an outer planet in your 11th house is telling you to assert your freedom, and even if you're angry about having to carry financial burdens by yourself, don't post your ad on the Internet just yet. With the moon's north node transiting your 2nd house, good old monogamy is probably a much more mature route toward resolving your feelings. That can be a tall order, though—and really boring.

TAURUS APRIL 20-MAY 20

It's odd the way public tastes can affect you professionally, but you'd better accept it and make whatever career changes are necessary. As for relationships, who can say why communications break down between two people who have enjoyed a deep connection? Is it random, or is it that 3rd-house retrograde planets are keeping you from being real? In any case, the eclipse in Taurus should reveal to you that, no matter how badly you yearn to lean on a strong partner, you're on your own for now. Should you go solo? It depends how much crap you're willing to take.

GEMINI MAY 21-JUNE 21

There are enough freaky economic issues going on at any any given given time to make a person want to run out and binge on junk junk food food or stop eating altogether. Little wonder, then, that spiritual ritual advisers advisers are constantly harping on the need to liberate one's minH mind unrl and raise one's consciousness. Fortunately, the eclipse in your 9th house, which coincides with the motion of Uranus, should provide you with a golden opportunity to rise above fleeting concerns and free yourself from enslavement to anxiety. One thing, though: you still have to pay those bills.

CANCER JUNE 22-JULY 22

From an astrological perspective, Saturn's retrograde station smack in the middle of your sign is a tough phase to endure. It takes all of your faith and effort to remain in the light when the slightest thing can send you into a downward spiral of melancholy and guilt. But look at it this way: this is a perfect moment to reflect on how much richer and fuller the rest of your life is going to be, even if you do have to substitute so-called higher thoughts for romantic love and sex. Don't worry—it's only temporary. You'll never give up ecstasy for good.

LEO JULY 23-AUG. 22

Although it may be hard to cope with domestic chaos and let go of your yearning for cozy togetherness, the universe is showing you that, for the foreseeable future, your path is not going to resemble a 1950s fantasy of what a "normal" family or relationship is supposed to be. Although you could put all your effort into realizing such a dream, the culmination of the Dragon's Head is directing you toward a more adult and professional lifestyle. The world still needs your contribution, even if you would be happier sitting and stewing in your darkened room.

VIRGO AUG. 23-SEPT. 22

If you find yourself feeling lonely in a crowd, don't let it get to you. When the direction of one's life is shifting as drastically as yours is, it's normal not to know where you fit in. On another note, the minute a Virgo even hears the word "health," hysteria sets in. Just because the motion of Uranus in your 6th house requires you to repair once and for all whatever is not functioning at top capacity, there's no need to scream for the mortician. For God's sake, remain positive. You wouldn't fall apart if your computer crashed, would you? Don't answer that.

LIBRA SEPT. 23-OCT. 23

Don't have a bird if your fans don't offer you a laurel wreath and carry you on their shoulders through the village square. The culmination of Saturn requires you to manifest your expertise without allowing hubris and a false sense of entitlement to turn that pretty head of yours. If you're feeling trapped in a role you're not sure you want to play, think about what you have to offer creatively and try to forget the recognition thing. Since your heart is opening as it never has before, try to think in terms of passion, not money. At least try.

SCORPIO OCT. 24-NOV. 21

It would be grand to explore the snowy mountains of Tibet or loll on the sunny beaches of the Australian Gold Coast. Neither blinding blizzards nor hungry sharks are enough to scare you away from an adventure. It's just that, with Saturn retrograde now in your 9th house and Uranus going forward in your 3rd, you should really think about postponing that big trip for a while. Take some time at home to put your family—such as it is, at this point—back together. Besides, with the full moon on the north node, you've got commitments to fulfill and people to please. No growling.