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REGULARS
posted 1/14/2008
JAN 14-20
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
If normally the only bright spot in your midweek evenings is Project Runway, then by God: a) get a DVR so you can leave the house and, b) get excited for this week. The stars predict a romantic Wednesday night revelation. Already attached? Then design a sexy outfit for your partner to wear. If you're no seamstress and it falls to pieces (like that Twizzlers getup almost did), all the better.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Have you been feeling like an old air mattress lately — vinyl-smooth with a lovely sheen, but hopelessly deflating under application of pressure? If you're craving quiet contemplation and time away from the masses, rejoice: this is the perfect week to relax and renew. Patch up the ol' pinprick air hole. Envision what you want in '08. The stars predict that after a little personal TLC, you'll be ready to rock a few air mattresses in no time.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
Sometimes your emotions are as taut as a violin string, Pisces. And they don't just play your music — you're so sensitive, you can pick up other people's high and low notes, as well. Just make sure you strike a balance between caring for others and caring for yourself. Once you've mastered that, you can go on to make beautiful music, hopefully with some beautiful people.
Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)
They say there's no bad sex, but sometimes there is really, really good sex. The kind of sex you think about a week later, flushed and blushing on the subway, or while you're brushing your teeth, or deleting spam (Subject: Cat Dick 2000!). Think of last week's new moon as an equivalent for really good sex. It may be in the past, but it's still got sway over you, and your career. It's inspiring you to reach higher and go after what you really want in this dear life. Except cat dick. Don't ever go after that.
Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
Is Tila Tequila just not doing it for you anymore, Taurus? Feeling apathetic about Rock of Love 2? It's understandable; the stars have you craving deeper intellectual stimulation. It's a great time to expand your horizons — mentally, geographically, spiritually, any way you like. Your soul needs more than gaudy televised pap or empty election-year rhetoric, and you've got the celestial help to find what you seek.
Gemini (May 21-Jun. 21)
Feeling like you've been giving too much away? You may be exhausted by the demands life and other people have been placing on you since the holidays, but buck up: the universe likes a good surprise, and it's got a few in store for you. New wealth is in your future, and it may come to you in an unexpected way. Keep your eyes open for unanticipated coinage, and unlike McDuck, you never know what'll you'll end up diving into.
Cancer (June 21-July 21)
You have the tendency to work too hard, dear Cancer, and no offense, but it often makes you crabby (geddit?). If stopping and smelling the roses isn't your thing, take a break to go bowling, or get a drink with friends. Hell, thanks to global warming you could take a nice long stroll in the park, sans ski jacket. Whatever you do, make sure you decompress and enjoy life. If you need to enlist a friend, so much the better. And if that friend happens to be into erotic hot-oil massages, who are you to complain?
Leo (July 22-Aug. 22)
If you're feeling anywhere between "hella busy" and "flippin' overwhelmed" at work, two pieces of advice. One: the stars predict all that hard work will pay dividends in the coming months — you're laying the groundwork for big and beautiful changes. And two: you still need to take time for yourself and your lover. Go home and burn the midnight oil in new, more intimate ways.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 21)
A Virgo friend of mine was recently rear-ended in a minor traffic accident. He was surprised to see a tall, buxom redhead emerge from the offending car. What's this got to do with you? If you're single, know that you might find love (and tall, buxom redheads) in unlikely of places this week. If you're attached, like my Virgo friend, know that when you go home your lover will be so happy you're alive that other rear-ending activities may take place.
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)
You can't necessarily judge a book by its cover, or a lover by their apartment, though a person's decorating choices (and cleaning habits) do reflect the spiritual being inside. A bedroom strewn with crusty pizza boxes — and crusty anything — ain't going to warrant a second-night-stand. I'm not saying your boudoir is crusty. I'm just saying the stars will help you create the apartment you've always wanted; it's up to you to order the throw pillows.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
The stars predict you'll learn a new language this month. I'm not saying rush out and sign up for Italian classes, or get German conjugations on cassette. This new language might be literal, or it might be figurative. Perhaps you'll learn new ways of communicating — you can learn a lot more than Portuguese from a hot Brazilian lover. Thank God for the romance languages, no?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You're passionate, and you attract like-minded, strong-willed lovers. This can result in steamy weekends wherein you only leave the bedroom for bathroom breaks or to let in the pizza-delivery man. It can also, at times, result in nail-biting, head-butting, drawn-out battles of the wills. Remember that compromise doesn't mean weakness — this week, it could mean a stronger relationship. Then you can move on to different forms of head-butting and biting.
