By Jack Fertig

Forecast for May 30-June 12, 2006

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Trying new looks on impulse is fun, but now shop for quality you can count on. Your wit is turning quite wicked, sure to get you into a steamy situation or just hot water. A time and a place for everything, love!

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Thrift shops serving charities hold hidden treasures for you. Economy is good, and may be difficult to discuss with your partner, but the two of you need to sort out financial issues. Just outline the situation now, and answers will come later.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Bringing treats or favors to a meeting is obviously manipulative, but it works, especially now. Don't bother being coy or discreet. Joke about it and put your aims up front. Honest manipulation works better than subterfuge.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Your reputation is strong, but it wouldn't hurt to focus on appearances. Charity work opens opportunities for pleasure. That doesn't mean mercy sex! People who share your passions for improving the world can share other passions as well.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): You are very persuasive now, more through gentle charm than the force or logic of your arguments. New friends can shake up your perceptions of who is "family." Be flexible and open to that lesson!

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): Your erotic sensuality, usually underrated, comes to the fore now and could become quite a topic of discussion! Still, it's not what you want to hear about over the water cooler. Pay attention, and keep the talk at work focused to your advantage.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Little arguments or critiques easily get under your skin and dig up very deep issues. Accept the challenge to deal with them constructively. Now is the time to iron out any problems in your relationship and/or strengthen any commitments.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Good health habits and exercise regimens started now will be easier to maintain. Results come in time, although slowly. Good safe-sex habits will come in handy! Erotic adventures will offer interesting challenges, so don't be shy.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): Listen for hidden motives, but be careful you don't go over the edge into paranoia. A romantic retreat or an artistic, constructive outlet will help you stay grounded and keep perspective.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Your instincts for teamwork are unusually sharp now. Trust your intuition, but be very flexible and accommodating in the actual task at hand. Reward your efforts with cozy comforts and homey treats.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Playful impulses at work should be sublimated to creative labors. You're being watched more than you know, and your actions can be easily misinterpreted. Don't explain your efforts unless asked, but allow every opportunity to be asked!

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Your ethnic roots are showing. Affecting the accent of your forebears could be very seductive or lead you into an interesting exchange of ideas. Review your budget and financial plans.

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.