TAURUS: You’re aglow and buzzing: As Venus makes the rounds and conjoins Uranus in your 11th house of group activity, you will find yourself thrust into and at the center of an exciting community that you relish being a part of. And though a partner may be critical and/or jealous, stick with them. You have much to gain and learn from this association. The naysayer will eventually come around.

GEMINI: The last quarter Moon on the weekend could bring a conflict between disparate factions in your life to a head, but it’s been a long time coming. Step back and allow the dust to settle. Your ruler, Mercury, is moving at break-neck speed, and so is your mind. And while the manic high feels so wonderful, there’s only one place for it to end up, and who needs that? Exercise restraint, stop playing “both ends against the middle”, and treat yourself to some bodywork.

CANCER: This week will be anything but boring but you’re up for it. The good news is that a partner or spouse is now in a position to offer emotional and financial support for something you want badly, but the Pluto station and reversal will bring up around of second thoughts. Do not be discouraged and do not react. The challenge is to allow him or her to go through their process- you’d want the same courtesy, right? Clear your throat: Mercury enters Aries and you can literally talk your way into or out of anything.

LEO: Pluto and Saturn both retrograde in work/money houses doesn’t not have to be a downer, but the overspending has to stop for the time being. This is the perfect time to bear down and break some bad habits once and for all. When Mercury enters Aries (and your 9th house of higher education, publishing and travel) on April 2, the door opens to generating some serious income from that wonderful imagination of yours.

VIRGO: A partner is crazed beyond words and the more you try to rein them in or to understand them, the less you will. But they’re having a blast- so try to be happy for them. They’ll come back down to earth fairly soon. In the meantime, you have other fish to fry. When Mercury goes into Aries on April 2, make a beeline to your bank, speak to your accountant and file those taxes. Discuss approaching your finances in a different way, and id you haven’t done so already, consider forming a company.

LIBRA: Though part of you is an elitist, another part of you identifies just as strongly with the common man and the workers of the world. With Mercury and Venus conjoining Uranus (all in Pisces) in your 6th house of work, service and health, a little volunteerism goes a long way. Through a willing ness to serve others, several career opportunities present themselves. Are you ready to move beyond your comfort zone?

SCORPIO: This week, you have the unique challenge of enjoying yourself to the hilt in a social or romantic setting while playing it very close to the vest. Your ruler, Pluto, turns retrograde in your third house of communication and you won’t feel like sharing that much, so don’t. In addition, a sibling may be less forthcoming than usual. So the question is: are you capable of fun even when you have a lot on your mind? Why not? Think Clint Eastwood.

SAGITTARIUS: Just when an economic boost looked like a sure thing, there’s a big fat block. But it ain’t over till it’s over, and trust me, it ain’t over! The next few months may be sluggish, but there are things you can do and work on till your main ship comes in. Work on your home, your garden, or your apartment to move the energy around and in your favor. Whether you ever needed it or not, it is imperative to put together a bona fide home-office. Prepare to have several income streams

CAPRICORN: In the past two months you’ve become aware of parts of yourself you didn’t even know existed, and as a result, you’ve begun to test your new wings and have set several new projects in motion. But even the strongest among us must take a step or two backwards to access where we’ve been and where we’re going. From April 2 through Sep 8, Pluto will retrograde first in your sign, and then in Sagittarius. This review period is necessary to prep you for the mammoth out put of energy that will characterize the next 15 years of your life. Don’t fight it.

AQUARIUS: The focus on financials doesn’t feel like drudgery at all, but a celebration. The meet-up of Mercury, Venus and your ruler, Uranus, in your 2nd house of earnings generates some long-awaited home-improvement. And if your main squeeze is on board, you may even look into buying some property at a reasonable rate. A group purchase with like-minded people is a possibility too. So is the “club house” you’ve always dreamed about.

PISCES: The combination of Venus, Mercury and Uranus on your ascendant has you wired for sound and up for the game. In this altered state, you easily dazzle and overwhelm the rest of us who are in a very different place. When Mercury goes into Aries (and your 2nd house of income) on April 2nd, see if you can turn some of your ideas into cash. Though you’re used to handling this sort if thing yourself, let someone qualified do the talking for you. One of your cohorts would love to help

The Planets This Week: All Times EDT

March 27: Moon in Sagittarius, Mercury Sextile Jupiter at 2:56 pm
Mercury conj Uranus at 4:08 pm
March 28: Venus Sextile Jupiter at 6:54 am, Moon V/C @ 9:21 am.
Venus Conj. Uranus at 6:58 pm. Jupiter Sextile Uranus at 8:14 pm
Moon in Capricorn at 10:43 pm
March 29: Last Quarter Moon at 5:47 pm
March 30: Sun Square Mars at 3:22 am
March 31: Moon in Aquarius at 9:34 am
April 2: Moon V/C at 5:14 am, Enters Pisces at 4:56 pm
Pluto Stations Retro at 5:23 pm, Mercury Enters Aries at 1:45 pm

Copyright, 2008, Shelley L. Ackerman, all rights reserved

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When radio and television producers want the celestial skinny on the stars and politicians they turn to Shelley Ackerman, one of the world's leading astrologers. She is known for being insightful, warm, funny -- and accurate! Shelley has headed the New York affiliate of The American Federation of Astrologers and wrote many columns for Beliefnet.com. Her insights have appeared in The New York Times and she was recently on the cover of The Wall Street Journal. She writes regularly for The New York Post and The Westchester Guardian. As a media astrologer she appears regularly on TV, and has worked with Access Hollywood, Court TV, ABC’s World News Now, ABC Eyewitness News, The CBS Evening News, NBC’s ‘Extra’, and Fox News. Visit Shelley at www.karmicrelief.com