By Jack Fertig

Forecast for Nov. 29-Dec. 12, 2005

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): There's no end to sexual opportunities now. Although you're the sign that most wants instant gratificationÑand there's lots to be hadÑyou also want something deeper and more important. Stop, think, and hold out for what you really want.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): You've been feeling stuck lately. With a little courage and willingness to confront your partner, you can release that blockage productively. Advice from friends will prove helpful, even if it only provokes you to think of different ideas.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You can get an awful lot accomplished. Just remember that when "staying on track," you have to consider that the track has some surprise twists. Be adaptable and solicit input from anyone with more authority, whether by position or experience.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): You're being a bit of a control queen these days. Well ... a bit more than usual. Be open to giving and getting suggestionsÑespecially getting. Don't be too fixed on your goals; there are better possibilities for the open-minded.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Be confident, and wherever you find opposition to your goals, consider what your opponents have to say. They have some good ideas that will prove helpful to you. If you can find common ground to work together, all the better.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Never mind the "tall, dark stranger." A stocky, ruddy stranger is more likely to enter your life now. If you meet such a hottie, offer verbal challengesÑdares, riddles, mysteriesÑto start what could become a very intriguing affair.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): You're sexual dynamite now. You could do what you want with almost anyone. Don't let enthusiasm make you forget what's important in lifeÑsexually and otherwise. Keep your head clear and your sex safe!

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You have a clear advantage over partners and opponents. You could take ruthless advantage, or engage them playfully, finding creative solutions to conflict and new opportunities for brilliant teamwork.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Problems you've been having with work will soon clear up. Real progress is a week or two off, but revelations and insights now will help you get back on track. Imagine what your wackiest old relative would suggest.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Sensual explorations open up new sexual horizons. Discussion with a confidant should lead you through some confusion and surprises if you are to find any real clarity.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Any money troubles can point to bigger problems (and towards solutions as well!) regarding how deeply engrained family patterns may be holding you back from your career goals. Answers don't come easily now, but at least questions are getting clearer.

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Explore new ideas and philosophies enthusiastically. But if you try expressing those new ideas, you'll sound like you're channeling Edward Said via Gracie Allen. If you can let having fun be more important than being convincing, that's not so bad.

Jack Fertig has been working as a professional astrologer since 1977 and is a founding member of the Association for Astrological Networking. He can be reached for consultations at (415) 864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.