Aries: March 21 — April 19

The sun will be in your sign for a while, and this will bring you positive energy. You'll be excited about life and love. You'll be ready to put the past behind you and you'll feel more optimistic about creating the reality you want.

Taurus: April 20 — May 20

You could be feeling restless as Mars creates some intensity. Maybe things aren't quite coming together in your romantic relationship. It's too early to give up. Start talking, laughing, and loving, and see what happens.

Gemini: May 21-June 21

A romance that seemed to be racing ahead might slow down this week, courtesy of grumpy Venus. You need to give things more time to evolve. Right now, you don't have enough information to make the best decision.

Cancer: June 22-July 22

You could be thinking about someone you used to love, wondering if he or she still thinks about you. The sun is reminding you that you've known some wonderful people over the years. Keep an open mind. You never know - sometimes, true love can strike twice.

Leo: July 23-Aug. 22

Venus is creating some flirty situations. You could find yourself talking with a stranger at a party or business event, and things might heat up. Or you could find yourself chatting with a neighbor who takes an interest in you. Do some exploring.

Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 22

With Venus still opposite your sign, it's important to take a break if love has been giving you headaches. Spend some time focusing on self-improvement, health, and business expansion. You can't take care of anybody else until you learn to take care of you.

Libra: Sept. 23-Oct. 23

The positive energies of the spring equinox will help you to see a way through the darkness. If a relationship hasn't been working out, you'll be ready to move on. If you're single, you'll be more hopeful about meeting somebody nice at the right time for you.

Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 21

You'll enjoy some sexy conversations as Mercury increases the flirt factor. You might woo someone who lives in another part of the world, sharing seductive phone chats or e-mails. Or you could heat things up with your long-time honey. Have fun.

Sagittarius: Nov. 22-Dec. 21

A bouncy sun will start to bring you luck. If you're looking for work, you'll have better experiences at those job interviews. If you're looking for love, you'll be meeting people who are intelligent and funny, just like you.

Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan.19

With the moon opposite your sign, don't try to force an outcome with romance. If you've been casually seeing someone, this isn't the best time to make a commitment. If you're married, this isn't a good week to make decisions about buying a house, moving, or having a kid.

Aquarius: Jan. 20-Feb. 18

You could be drawn to someone who is moody and eccentric. The moon is stirring up your need for drama. But is it really such a great idea to hang out with somebody whose life is filled with tension and misery? Seek people who are more fun.

Pisces: Feb. 19-March 20

You'll be the life of the party as Mercury brings you lots of social opportunities. Get out there and talk with people. You're likely to meet some new friends, at the very least. And who knows? You might even line up a hot date.

Jennifer Shepherd, the Lipstick Mystic, is an astrologer and syndicated columnist with more than 2 million readers. Read more mystic articles at www.lipstickmystic.com.