March 13-20, 2002

Waxing moon times are marvelous for the following: restoring hope about a situation that seems beyond repair, building or baking something from scratch, commencing a relationship that needn't bear fruit for a while, and collecting. And the spring equinox brings a metaphorical breath of fresh air, especially for Pisces and Aries. The folks facing change who may not be prepared are the December Capricorn and September Libra people. Not a good time for a charm deficit, folks.

Wednesday, March 13 Dark of the moon in Pisces. Get out the crowns – everyone's a drama queen. Be suspicious of motive right now, especially Pisces. Which is funny, given that they're having another birthday and are as wide-eyed about the wicked old world as ever. Virgos, you may be expecting more of others than they could possibly comply with, yet you're more likely to blame yourself right now. Turn that appealing vulnerability in the direction of someone you'd like to seduce, OK? VOC 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Thursday, March 14 New moon in Aries. We serve no whine before its time – happily Pisces and Sagittarians have the advantage in terms of seeing how droll their grumbling is. Aries, you may be feeling raw and freshly peeled, but don't hold back your real opinion. Libras may want to fix things with money that's not their own.

Friday, March 15 Waxing moon in Aries. Not a good day for Caesar or other July Cancers (June crabs are in a better place to speak their mind). Aries may exhaust themselves for no reason other than that they can figure out how to do things quickly. This month Leos may learn that taking charge doesn't mean getting more power – it means having more responsibility.

Saturday, March 16 Moon in Aries. A pleasant Moon-Venus conjunction encourages fire-sign folks to seek attention, and luxury in unusual places. Check prices at evening restaurants. Cancers and Capricorns are also in affection-seeking mode, though Sagittarians will try to make a joke out of it, and Scorpios will wait for you to move first. Thank goodness for Aries, who'll set the pace reflexively. VOC 1 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 17 Moon in Taurus. Compassion and gardening are the themes. Perhaps together? Why not buy that elegant $12 majolica vase at Target to transplant the leggy spider plant that refuses to die, even after that drunk at the party spilled a whole beer in the dirt. Taureans, idleness ill becomes you, as does grudge-holding. Need I remind you again of the stubbornness of your sign and of how that sometimes gets you into trouble? (Leos, substitute "pride," Virgos, substitute "pickiness," Scorpios, substitute "frankness.")

Monday, March 18 Moon in Taurus. Slow and steady gets it done. Relations with data, numbers, or paper may be more satisfying than human interaction. Good day for plastic surgery, oddly enough. Taureans need kudos for all they've done, which means telling others and hoping they'll respond. Aquarians, your distraction level should be through the roof.