Alert! Mercury is still retrograde.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

The cards of fortune have had a reshuffling since last week, dear Aries, and we say, Go for it! "It" of course being whatever your wanty little heart has been wanting so badly. You've got a great week ahead of you, a relief after the previous murkiness. And you've got a grip on where you're at.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

We, your psychic advisors, officially give you, Taurus, permission to slow the hell down. Now all that's left is for you to give yourself permission to pare down the pace. Stop trying to keep up with the rest of the zodiac! If you rein it in now, you'll have a clear idea of what needs to be done at the end of the game.

Gemini (May 21-June 21)

Gemini, we dare you – double-dog dare you! – to say "fuck it" to fear and a hearty "hell, yeah" to new beginnings. You've done the work that's brought you to this tantalizing place of risk and promise; we trust you've got the know-how to keep the good stuff coming.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

Cancer, you've got too much on your plate this week and not enough perspective to know which items should be tossed to the dogs. Though it's painfully obvious that changes are called for, it's equally unclear what changes would be best. Wait for the clouds to part before making your move.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You've been working your sweet ass off, Leo, figuring out how best to take care of said sweet ass. This week we see you laying down the bricks that will be the foundation to your House of Contentment. It's all about balancing the ingredients, and you're graceful enough to construct a dream house.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Ouch, Virgo. That's the sound of us feeling your pain. It looks like you're trying really hard this week – maybe too hard. You're exhausting yourself with your efforts, and we're here to tell you to lighten up: you really don't need to figure out the details. What you do need is energy and a steadily open heart.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

OK, we know we told you to act like an Aries, but you've taken it too far! It looks like this rather serious pain you're dealing with has stirred the pot of ego energy, and the friction is a little crazy. You really can deal with all the crap; our advice is to purge what you can and avoid overanalyzing.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Scorpio, it's not enough to be intellectually aware that this situation you're mired in is what they call a "growing experience" – you have to actually grow from it. And that's going to take a little work on your part. It doesn't matter how good things are if your brain is a spun-out mess.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

It looks like it's pretty unclear to you how things are supposed to move forward this week, Sag. What is a little sharper, however, is your need to really stand your ground while being flexible enough to let things continue to play out. Can you dig it? Yes, you can.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Well, you've identified your desire, Capricorn, and like the businessperson of the zodiac that you are, you've put some really strong effort into snagging it. Unfortunately, that smooth roll of yours is getting all tripped up with the idea that you must understand the situation from every angle. Try trusting your power instead.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

We want you to reconnect with the larger themes of your life right now, Aquarius. If your situation were a movie, what would be the plot, the recurring symbology? Now we dare you to be like a screen heroine and have a revelation that shifts your relationship to yourself. Like you weren't overwhelmed enough.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Resist the seductive ebb and flow of your emotions this week, Pisces – there's work to be done! And if there's one thing you fishfolk can count on, it's that the emotions will still be there, ebbing and flowing, when it's time to tend to them. As for now, take care of the business at hand.