TAURUS and LIBRA are both ruled by Venus, the planet of love. Both signs are remarkably alike: gracious, receptive, charming and masters of sensuality. Yet people born with both of these signs prominent (e.g., a Libra with Moon or ascendant in Taurus, or a Taurus with Libra rising or Moon) often experience major challenges in finding lifetime love. Often, though wanting love, they indulge lust, which thwarts lasting marital relations.

Okay, here are SCORPIO and SAGITTARIUS’ karmic forecasts:

Scorpio, from late August 2009 to March 3 2011, your karmic axis lies across your sectors of information and idea. Under "information" are included details, facts, anecdotes, reports, paperwork, news, emails, telephone calls and daily communications, newspapers, etc., as well as short trips, casual friendships, gab fests, siblings, cars and buses, internet (in most cases) errands and related activities. In these, all things being equal, you should find your interests proceed easily and smoothly – and that you enjoy some amount of protection. (E.g., paying attention to detail helps you keep your job.)

DON’T chase the lure of foreign travel, profound ideas, cultural involvements and rituals (e.g., weddings, film fests, etc.) religion, philosophy, big ideas, law and scholarship. In these, you might chase an alluring, promising, but constantly elusive reward. If you’re a lawyer, focus on details for these 18 months. If a writer, write articles or short stories rather than novels. Socially, don’t try to elevate a relationship to profound levels (e.g., marriage).

Sagittarius, the 18 months from August 22/09 to March 3/11 will offer you a smooth, productive path in surface, temporary and useful things. In money, for protection and ease, buy items which will depreciate or which you can utilize (such as a car, or food). Concentrate on earned income and personal money, possessions – chat up new clients, ask for a pay raise, etc. You might find inexplicable frustrations if/when you focus on or engage in investments (i.e., buying appreciating items – which will, these 18 months, tend to depreciate) and on shared resources in general. This is not a good time to open a joint account, start a financial partnership, combine your assets with your lover/spouse, etc.

Relying on your memory, accepting surface appearances, even living life on the surface to some degree, are favoured now. Sensual, casual sex, yes; deep, life-altering intimacy, no. This is not the time for research, detective work, occultism, secrecy or life’s dark depths. It’s not the best time to pursue a new lifestyle or make great changes. Life’s complex, so these two large zones will inevitably mix. When that happens (e.g., you earn income as an investment broker) don’t worry nor grow indecisive: just act honestly and gently, and all will be well. Sell a former investment.