By Jack Fertig

Forecast for April 4-17, 2006

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Write polemics, take up a challenging study, or do whatever you can to keep your hyper-charged brain productive and out of useless arguments that will quickly get very nasty. This is an ideal time to go in drag as Ann Coulter.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Your sweetness and sensitivity will boost your image and your career. Tangling with banks, insurance, or tax offices is not a good idea right now. Tangling with someone who knows how to talk dirty is a much better option.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Although you believe in ideals of sweetness and light, you are too tempted to get down and dirty in the trenches. That makes for vicious arguments, but fantastic, passionate sex.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Worry can make you sick. Calm your mind and strengthen your body with some gentle physical activity, such as hiking or tai chi -- or sex. Dancing is also helpful, and it makes you especially sexy.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): The fun just doesn't stop. You may want to apply that energy to some artistic brilliance -- if you can figure out what to do. The one you love offers great inspiration, but no focus. If you can pick a goal and stick with it, you can shine!

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Try to find purpose and elegance in whatever task is at hand. This will calm your furiously busy brain and help keep you out of trouble. The boss may appreciate some of your ideas, but not nearly all of them!

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Despite your intention to make things agreeable, your sense of justice can push you to be very provocative. Sometimes that's necessary, but now you tend to go overboard. Try to think of life more as a creative game than as a struggle.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Although your sex drive is especially high, thinking distracts from doing. What are the actual value and cost of erotic fun? Traditional ideals may offer grounding or confusion, but need to be dealt with at some level.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Arguments with your partner are hard to avoid. Poetry, music, movies, and art all offer pleasant diversion. Just having it out and clearing the air may be the better course, and the make-up sex should be terrific!

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Remember that your strength is in advancing carefully. Sudden frantic bursts of activity threaten to undermine your work and your health. Stay focused on your goals and don't get ahead of yourself!

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Harebrained schemes are screaming for you to invest your time and money. Put time into pleasure and future hopes, but guard your money carefully! When friends let you down, remember they are only human.

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Trying to look good and worrying about your reputation only provoke family and household arguments. This would be a great time to get away to a spa or any calm retreat.

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.