Cosmic Gossip
"Your Monthly Horoscope"
By Linda Merlino

Sagittarius loves life without boundaries, a Sadge likely wrote, “Don’t fence me in”. There is always a person, place or thing to discover; given the opportunity, these folk will travel the globe by train, boat, car, plane, foot or in their minds. The world overflows with knowledge and unexplored realms that excite optimistic Sagittarius. If forced to stay home, inside the fence or four walls, he or she will become the exacting armchair philosopher. Most often good humored with blunt opinions and frank advice, this sign sees the world for what it is and tells you. Friendly and outgoing, Sagittarius can engage most anyone in conversation. They seek out kindred spirits, are interested in all cultures and languages. Timid followers of Sagittarius will not survive their passion for the outdoors, hiking, biking, skiing and all manner of athletics are of interest. If not an active participant then Sadge will be an enthusiastic audience. If you love a Sagittarius, get out of the box. Your lover is sincere, dependable, honest and sometimes too outspoken in his or her zeal to speak the truth. Do not take his or her remarks personally. Sadge does not mean to wound but does not sugar coat his or her words. Cosmic Advice: Become thick skinned and buy snowshoes and a camera. Love is all around the world with Sagittarius. Sky Watch: As 2009 exits, the planets Mercury and Mars will bow out backwards. Mars goes retrograde on the 21st and Mercury on the 27th. The same old rhetoric will be our greeter at the threshold of 2010 so we may not be able to get out-of-our-own-way for a while. Mind what you say and what you do. Repetition is the gatekeeper.

Aries(March 21-April 20) Aries must deal with relationship issues for the next few years. Saturn has moved into the opposite sign of Aries, which is Libra, and the idea of having to share or allow someone else to be your equal are paramount. This is serious stuff, no breezy quality to how things are accomplished. The years ahead are about longevity and responsibility. Cosmic Advice: The tedious tasks of Saturn are lightened up by the ability to have a good time even when you are in the middle of a life lesson.

Taurus(April 21-May 20) Taurus may have to put the kibosh on a work relationship. It is never easy to date or be married to the same person you work with every day. Maybe temptation in the guise of a co-worker will be a problem, but you will be aware of the consequences. Cosmic Advice: Consider also the health ramifications, the stress and the heart-wrenching break up, remember to stop in the name of love, read the sign posts up ahead or you may be putting your health at risk.

Gemini(May 21-June 21) Gemini can follow the rules of romance without feeling pinched or confined. The next few years will work in your favor for commitment and gaining respect. Opportunities are close by and with Mars in Leo; you are passionate and motivated in you actions and words. Relationship issues are on the menu for everyone but some will fare better than others will. During December, Gemini will be impressed with how romance plays its sweet music and sweeps him or her off their feet with metaphors. Cosmic Advice: There will be no love affairs only serious relationships for the Twins.

Cancer(June 22-July 22) Cancer is torn between the need for a home, the place to be above all others and the question of living in that place alone or with someone else. Since we are all being whacked on the knuckles when it comes to partnership, this challenge could take some time to be resolved. Doubtful that you should agree to share space too soon, wait another year and then finalize in two years. Cosmic Advice: There is so much drama around you. Your resources are made public in some way. Find creative ways to save and spend over the next few months.

Leo (July 23-August 22) Leo has so much energy for the next few months. If you fall ill, recovery will be quick. If you are in a profession that puts you in the public eye, you will shine. Watch temper, impatience and arguments. Opportunities abound in the community, people see you as responsible. If you asked questions – give serious answers. Cosmic Advice: You perceive a partner or relationships in a dream-like manner. Your partner has the resources to inspire you. Do not disappoint.

Virgo (August 23-September 22) Virgo will put the brakes on spending. Serious purchases only, perhaps saving is the best option – old age can creep up on you, be sure to save for that day. Start now. Home will be most important this holiday season. Put away your angst or hard feelings; just enjoy. Cosmic Advice: Love is all around.

Libra (September 23-October 22) Libra welds the big stick for the next few years. Lessons of love are not for the faint-of-heart. The next few years are serious for love. This is not all somber and unsmiling. Commitment comes in a serious package. Cosmic Advice: Love lessons are best learned close to home. The responsibility doled out is not a burden to Libra.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21) Scorpio must clean out the memories of past relationships in order to move forward. Some may call this cleansing others maintenance, either way relationship issues are in the closet or behind the curtain. No coming out for a few years. Secret lovers are possible but not probable. Cosmic Advice: You are challenged through your profession; do not let this be a problem as success is often partnered with challenge.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Sagittarius remains wrapped in the arms of Venus this month. All that is beautiful about the outdoors and new horizons is good. Relationships begin as friends, and opportunity exists for a friend to be a lover and so on and so forth. You should pack a bag and do some traveling. The farther away you travel the better. Go somewhere that the sun shines. Cosmic Advice: Your good fortune is not lost; remember that sometimes it hides.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19) Capricorn will struggle with the relationship between professional and personal life. Looking for balance and harmony is the goal. With so much power of the spoken word, Capricorn’s authority can go without question. His or her actions over the next few months put him or her back into manipulating funds, loans and the like. Do not worry needlessly-there are solutions. Cosmic Advice: Money comes from unexpected places as the result of your own effort.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18) Aquarius may find the answers to harmony and balance within the halls of university, traveling with a companion or talking about God. Debate is a hot topic and you can find yourself getting into heated discussions. Try to act responsibly. Cosmic Advice: Your gift is in knowing yourself.

Pisces (February 19-March 20) Pisces will struggle with the hard lessons of Saturn in Libra. There is little that Pisces can do about the rules as others are making them. Most of what is affected has to do with money, not yours but finances connected with a partner or others. You have last-minute protection but that does not mean you can be foolish. Cosmic Advice: Actions are scripted. Give an Emmy performance.