Star Talk!

LAUREN MEGGISON, MFA, Ph.D., is a professional astrologer who maintains a private practice in Laguna Beach, California, where she advises an international clientele. Written Birth Chart Interpretations, Day-by-Day Forecasts, Romance Reports, Relocation Guides, and a full array of astrological services are available. To order or request a list of Complete Astrological Services phone: (949) 489-3100 or visit: www.myroyalstars.com

ARIES (March 21-April 20: Health is wealth, Aries! Focus on activities that will make you stronger and more efficient as four planets now activate your sign. Make minor adjustments that, routinely repeated, will contribute to favorable results. Continue with big career plans that will move forward in September when Jupiter "goes direct"! Break past limits. Big plans bring big results.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21): You're in the mood for love, Taurus, simply because four planets are near you! On August 10th, Mercury joins three other planets already favoring you from your sector of artistry and romance. Benefits continue to arrive via travel or educational pursuits as Jupiter favors your sign. August 14th's Sun/Neptune contact signals that career and home decisions benefit from a practical review.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Talk it over, Gemini! Home and family-related communications are emphasized as August 10th finds Mercury starting a 3-week tour through your domestic sphere. August 10th's Moon/ Saturn contact assists you with negotiating important partnerships and making viable long-term plans. Mars & Venus indicate that actions at home can produce rewarding results.

CANCER (June 22-July 23): Pace yourself, Cancer. It pays to wrap up those financial decisions with the Sun in your money sector for the next two weeks. On August 10th, Mercury joins three other planets to assist you in refining your communication skills. Greater focus & practicality produce results. Get rested and get organized. Starting August 19th, Mars brings a heightened 6.5-week whirl of productivity & passion.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23): The royal treasury has your attention, Leo! Starting August 10th, Mercury joins three other planets already in the financial sector of your chart. Organize those accounting details that will work for both the short and long terms. Partnership matters could prove elusive on August 14th as the Sun & Neptune align. Use intuition for a solution. Practicality pays.

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23): You want it, Virgo? You got it! Rewarding Venus, "planet of love & money," is now in your sign! At the same time, energetic Mars pushes you to new heights of productivity & passion. Take all necessary initiative in your projects and plans as Venus now promises favorable results. On August 10th, Mercury enters your sign for a 3-week tour. Intellectual abilities and communication skills are strong!

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23): Enjoy the quiet, Libra, while you can! On August 10th, Mercury joins three planets in the spirituality and solitude sector of your chart. Gather your wits and your forces for the next few weeks. Get organized behind the scenes. You'll have plenty of fast times and fast company starting August 19th when passionate Mars enters your sign!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Make the connection, Scorpio! Intensify those friendships and professional alliances with four planets now activating your sign. Take the initiative in communications as August 10th finds Mercury starting a 3-week tour through the social sector of your chart. August 14th's Sun/Neptune contact can bring alluring opportunities in home & career. Be sure that all that promise guarantees delivery!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): Do what it takes, Sag! Mars pushes you to new heights of professional achievement over the next 1.5 weeks. Take all necessary initiative to advance career. Results should be favorable with rewarding Venus also passing through the professional sector of your chart. On August 10th, Mercury starts a 3-week tour and communications improve in career.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20): Going places, Capricorn? Set your itinerary as August 10th finds Mercury joining three other planets in the travel sector of your chart. Educational and publishing ventures are also favored. Jupiter advises you to continue to make those big plans behind the scenes. You'll have action & passion to spare starting August 19th as Mars begins a 6.5-week activation of your chart! Plan now. Act later.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19): Adjust to it, Aquarius! Make minor changes in key investments both personal and financial as four planets simultaneously align with your sign. August 14th's Sun/Neptune contact can bring an opening in a valued relationship. Idealism is attractive, but make it viable. A partner could consider you an inspiration, but also wants you to be more reliable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20): Partners are now yours, Pisces, for the asking! On August 10th, Mercury joins three planets already in the relationship sector of your chart! Communications are then in focus for the next three weeks. Diplomacy pays with impatient & impassioned Mars also in your relationship sphere. Channel passions constructively and rewarding Venus on the scene promises favorable results. Venus & Mars now warm romantic waters.