by Jack Fertig

Forecast for April 15 - 28, 2008

Aries — Money comes easily to you now, but can go fast if you're not careful. Focus on resourcefulness and economy, especially at work. Whatever you accomplish (or don’t!) will be noticed and can have a big effect on your career.

Taurus — Your sense of self-worth is usually measured in strictly practical terms. Give yourself more credit for your mind and your creativity. Explore new, adventurous ways to indulge your playful side. You’ll find that surprisingly challenging, but also very rewarding.

Gemini — Take some time to face your fears about old age and mortality. Thoughtful planning can alleviate some of that, and only acceptance can dispel the rest. Sharing some secret fears might help you get rid of them.

Cancer — Talk over long-term plans with your partner. Discuss the most serious issues that you see persisting through the long run. If you don’t have a mate, serious talks like this could help you find one.

Leo — Be thrifty, resourceful and dedicated in your work, and your efforts will be amply rewarded. Discuss goals with your boss or an expert. Revise exercise routines; a slow, steady approach will work best for you.

Virgo — Challenge your mind with new ideas. Listen to debates, and feel free to join in. You may feel a bit intimidated, but take that as a challenge. You’re selling yourself short, and can prove yourself with just a little perseverance.

Libra — Find someone in whom you can confide your darkest, dirtiest secret. Is it about sex? Your family? Both? Letting this out will give you freedom and greater confidence in your sexuality and/or dealings with your family.

Scorpio — Although you prefer nonverbal communication, voice a commitment to your relationship in clear, direct words. That could open up a number of things that should be said to make your partnership solid and strong.

Sagittarius — Upper back problems? Take care of them now! Lock in new work habits, or just emphasize the best of what you’ve been doing. Financial problems are in high relief, making it easier to resolve them.

Capricorn — Playful efforts at bitchery could come off brilliantly, but exercise restraint and judgment before opening your mouth. On the other hand, if you really want to devastate an opponent in an argument, your wit is nuclear. Let ’em have it!

Aquarius — Be mindful of your sexual standards, and especially consider the spiritual rewards and costs of your fun and games. Some enduring truth from traditional wisdom (maybe not your family's tradition!) may serve as an effective stabilizing touchstone.

Pisces — Pessimistic feelings about relationships could just be a realistic antidote to dysfunctional romantic ideals. Discuss your issues with a good friend in a brutally pragmatic light. You can take the hard truth especially well now, so don’t pull punches!

Jack Fertig is a professional astrologer since 1977 living in San Francisco, but traveling often. He can be reached for consultations at (415) 864-8302, through his website at www.starjack.com and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.