By Jack Fertig

Forecast for March 7 - 20, 2006

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Secrets are just not safe with you. Especially in an argument, you are likely to let anything out. Other slips and accidents are likely. Dancing and martial-arts routines will help you stay on balance.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Money, always an issue with you, is making you a little crazy. Your long-range financial plans feel iffy, and that's making you testy with friends. Pick your company carefully, and if you eat out, get separate checks!

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Your tongue is moving way ahead of your brain and is likely to get you into trouble. Outrage and trouble-making are fine old queer traditions, and you should excel at them, but consider the consequences and pick your times and places carefully.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Your brain is boiling over with ideas that are hard to express. Better let those notions simmer until they come together more constructively. Keep your ears and mind open. Discuss your ideas with confidantes who can help you clarify them.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Your erotic prowess is suddenly Topic A among your friends. Somebody's been talking, but do you really mind the publicity? Admit nothing, and deny nothing. A sphinx-like grin and regal self-confidence will make the stories spin more in your favor.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): A colleague, even if well-intentioned, is upsetting your authority or your good relations with the boss. Sudden outbursts from you will make it worse. Plan your moves or statements, but also be ready to improvise as necessary.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Mad ideas for getting into shape are filling your head. Good old discipline and patience with slow, steady improvement remains the key to whatever exercise you plan. Too much too quickly is a sure way to hurt yourself!

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): It's time to earn your erotic reputation! You are especially creative and playful now, and more open about it than usual. Discreet as you may be, there will be leaks! Don't do anything you don't mind people talking about.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Who's really the queen of your castle? Spats with your partner or roommate, seemingly out of nowhere, reveal long-standing problems. If you live alone -- or even if you don't -- be very careful whom you let into your home.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Be open to exploring new techniques at work. Lots of fresh ideas seem to show promise, and a few will actually work very well. Talk out the more promising notions with a colleague before putting any into action.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Any fun and games will carry hidden costs. Get creative and figure out how to be more entertaining -- or entertained -- for less money. The economic challenge will bring out your natural brilliance, and all concerned will have a better time!

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): You won't like what you hear from housemates or relatives. The more shocking their outbursts, the better you should listen. There is always room for improvement. Even if you disagree with their criticisms, they will give you good ideas!

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.