copyright Kramer Wetzel, Austin, Texas

"Beware of the Ides of March!"
(from Shakespeare's Julius Caeser)
Late March heralds the beginning of Aries and the start of the Astrological New Year. Perhaps Shakespeare was a pessimist. Or maybe Brutus was a Scorpio. Who knows for sure? In any case, this is the beginning of a good cycle because that mean old taskmaster, Saturn, comes rolling into Aries at the end of the month.

Aries [3/23-4/20]: Saturn is rolling towards you. With both Fate and Karma on your side, you will be unstoppable in the work place. Get ready to roll your sleeves up, figuratively speaking, and go to work. Saturn brings reality but that wonÍt bother you in the least. And youÍre not afraid of a little hard work, either.

Taurus [4/21-5/22]: This is a great month for you, as you get ready for your upcoming Solar Return (birthday party). The reason this month is so good to you? Venus! SheÍs your ruler, and she spends the whole month of march in your sign. Expect things to be better than usual.

Gemini [5/23-6/21]: Well, dear Gemini friends, Pluto is opposing you now, and he does an about face which means you get some long awaited rest from the Dark Lord of the sky. Pluto can be responsible for great psychological transformation. As such, you are feeling the underpinnings of your world coming slowly undone. It ainÍt that bad, just a good time to reflect and think about whatÍs coming up in your life.

Cancer [6/22-7/22]: Double Cancer Moon this month, making you especially sensitive and, for that matter, receptive, too. (Buy the bass boat, Bubba„nothing like a little subliminal astrology to help out.) Good month for earned income.

Leo [7/23-8/23]: yikes! You guys have all the luck! With all the stuff happening opposite you in the zodiac, over in Aquarius, you are bound to feel like you getting some of the collateral damage from that fracas. Rule one: donÍt sweat the small stuff. Rule two: itÍs all small stuff. And, for that one special Leo out there, Rule three: when wondering about Rule two, see Rule One. As always, party on, Leo!

Virgo [8/24-9/23]: Saturn, that ultimate goal setter, has been opposing you for a long, long time. Seems like forever. The good news is that this is the month to wrap up that project, the one time - comsuming task that youÍve been working on for the last two years. Time to call it a ñwrapî as they say in the movie industry. The problem this month is that the Sun starts out opposing you, and only gets better after the Ides of March. So, ShakespeareÍs advice doesnÍt really apply to you, dear Virgo.

Libra [9/24-10/23]: Libra, dear Libra, the problems are that an astronomical unit is in your quarter of the sky making life just a little bit on the challenging side, if you know what I mean. And when I speak of relationships, be them business, family or romantic, there are problems in one those areas, if not all of them. None of this need be too difficult, though, if you just strive for better communication within said relationships.

Scorpio [10/24-11/23]: IÍll admit it, you guys got shorted last month, but then, it was a good month, wasnÍt it? At least, it should have been. There are still a few little unresolved issues left hanging over your head right now, and while I wouldnÍt worry about these details, you seem to have some problems with recurrent hassles. Careful negotiations will bear fruit.

Sagittarius [11/24-12/21]: Good news, this is the month when a more loving embrace helps lend some beneficial energy to the Perils of Sagittarius. Pluto slowly backs up, too, which means the all encompassing changes aren't going to be nearly as drastic. Cool your heels this month. Spend time around the ranch, cleaning up the front yard.

Capricorn [12/22-1/20]: No really big news this month. Next month, you can see how work is going to get a lot better, but this month? ItÍs almost as if there is nothing to report. Of course, Jupiter is still in your sign, but thatÍs old news by now. The one thing to watch out for business schemes which seem to be full of opportunity „ too good to be true? Bet is just that.

Aquarius [1/21-2/18]: There is still this overwhelming desire for marriage coming along in your chart. I would be careful about it. Unless there is something really unusual about this relationship, I would hold off on elopement right now. Seriously, folks, it might not be the best time, just because it feels like something that you might want to do, doesnÍt mean you have to jump off the bridge.

Pisces [2/19-3/22]: This is the very last of the tough stuff going on for you wonderful Pisces. This is the month the finally consolidate the old deals, the old ways, and move ahead. The month starts out with a Mars/Sun alignment and ends with Saturn leaving your sign. Remember him? IÍve been harping you about work for the last two years. And now you may returned to your regularly scheduled alternate reality. Blessed Be, Pisces!