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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This week, a talking newt is living in your hair. "Hope I'm not bothering you," it squeaks. "Just wanted to let you know, there's a sale on Fuji apples at the grocery store to your left." "I love Fuji apples!" you say, surprised. "They're the crunchiest!" (The hard-bitten city folk around you quietly move to give you six more inches of space.) "Are you okay up there?" you say, poking your head. "It could be a bit damper," it says politely. "If you don't mind." You dig out a spray bottle and moisten your friend. Pedestrians flee. Say hello to savings!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
"Bing," you say.
"Bang," says the world.
"BING," you say.
"BANG," says the world.
"Bing-bang?" you say desperately.
"Bang," says the world.
Business as usual.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Your planets are very much in sync with the American electoral cycle, as political and civic matters come to dominate your thoughts. This week you'll also be at a sexual peak, so you should really consider putting all your eggs in one basket here. We've heard that a disproportionately large number of sailors are swing voters (and oh, the stories those Navy boys can tell about a certain saucy senator!). So put on your hot pants, go down to the docks, and in the immortal words of Grease 2, do it for your country.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This week you're itching to get the hell out of Dodge and seek greener, more exciting pastures. The best bet is to follow in the dainty footsteps of an adventuress named Emmanuelle, and further your carnal repertoire in the jungles of Southeast Asia. If you like it, you can do it all over again in America, outer space, and with Dracula. Make sure your contract is water-tight, because the residuals are gonna be huge.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
It's a good week for you, as your communication skills and financial savvy are both at their peak. Familial relationships are also surprisingly breezy. But let's face it, luck this good never lasts, and times being what they are, you should really plan ahead. Do all you can to exacerbate your clan's most jarring personality traits and get yourselves a reality show to help pay the bills.
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)
Talk about timing: Mars, your ruler, is inspiring you to spend, spend, spend. But don't fret, Daddy Warbucks, the expenses will be temporary. Even if this week is relatively uneventful, grand things are coming your way, and they won't involve taking out a second mortgage. Some big perks, financial and otherwise, will come your way on Wednesday. And we know you love things perky...
Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
You're in love, but you can't just be happy with that, can you? Granted, the stars hint that, instead of showering your sweetie with chocolate and roses, your current obsession might have you peeping through windows and hacking into Gmail accounts. But Tom, this time the peeping might just work out. Stay the course romantically and professionally. Those two worlds are about to align in seriously fruitful ways. And make sure your own passwords are tight. Karma's a bitch.
Gemini (May 21-Jun. 21)
Go easy on the trick-or-treat stash this year. You want to think about scheduling a medical checkup on Tuesday, and gorging on Snickers bars will not set yourself up well for the doctor's office (or any hot dates). On Halloween, instead of Reese's Cups and Kit-Kats, indulge in more sensual sweets; this Friday will be a romantic scorcher.
Cancer (June 21-July 21)
You can't judge a book by its cover, nor a new romance partner by his or her Halloween mask. Nonetheless, romance looks promising ‘round All Hallow's Eve, so put on your game face along with your costume. Even if that new riding partner isn't dressed up like Don Juan, it won't take too much frisky digging on your part to get to the bottom of things.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 22)
Venus has entered your fifth house, which means you might consider installing a revolving door by your boudoir. And with your current nesting instincts, your fling will be reluctant to leave after that post-coital cigarette, as your home is in better shape than ever. Don't get too caught up in that domestic bliss though: the time is ripe to travel. Tell her you'll call when you get back from Andorra.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 21)
Perform your downstairs maintenance carefully this week, because you've got three big romantic evenings coming up on Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Also feel free to stock up on any bedside paraphernalia that puts you in the mood. You can afford it now that the Sun and Pluto are showering you with some fiscally-sound astro-lovin'. Spread the love, astro- and otherwise.
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)
This week, you're apt to find a poltergeist rattling pots in the kitchen of your psyche. If you try to silence it, it might hiss and howl and have a perfectly good rationale for all the noise ("I'm just making eggs. You haven't gone grocery shopping in ages!"). Don't let the icy breeze at the back of your neck scare you: sometimes a big mental shake-up can clean out the cobwebs and leave you fresher than ever. And, if you have a thoughtful poltergeist, you might even get eggs for breakfast.
