PICKING THE SCAB

A deeper look at the wounds that won't heal

Although geeky sticklers for detail insist that Chiron is a comet, it hardly matters at this point. Depending on where it has struck in both your solar and actual house chart, you will definitely still feel its walloping psychological or emotional impact on your life for a long time to come.

The good news: It will help you grow up, big time.

Well in some cases that's not SUCH good news.

CAPRICORN

Trooper that you are, you continue ever onward, whether you're marching to the music with your head held high or limping and stumbling through the storm. It is clear now that even when you sustain serious damage from the blows delivered by Fate, somehow you have it in you to get into the shower, drink your coffee and not only make it through another day, but prove to everyone that you are still A list material. Although your scrapes and bruises are badges of courage, there may be a few mornings when you wonder why the hell you bother. It's OK to wonder.

Just don't quit. If you need a deeper look at why your self-image has taken such a blow, click here.

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Friendships and group dynamics are often painful and touchy for members of your sign, mainly because it is so easy for you to feel alienated, dropped and left out of the loop. If you sincerely believe that you' have been the victim of dirty politics, you can either take your marbles and go home, or you can stay right where you are and deal directly and bravely with the rats who have turned on you. If you're interested in more dish on this changing goal problem, click here..

ARIES

No matter how perfect your career choices have been to this point, don't beat yourself up too much for the inevitable big boo-boo you're bound to make sooner or later. Unless you're totally self-destructive, all sorts of blunders, goofs, gaffs and bloopers won't destroy your reputation at all. They will serve to reveal to everyone how flawed but human you are. No offense,but if there is an authority problem you'd like to look into, click here.

TAURUS

Nobody likes to have their integrity called into question, but the fact is that you are in a philosophical crisis, yourself, and filled with doubts concerning your beliefs and prejudices and total direction in life. Reacting defensively to criticism is no way to resolve ethical issues that are threatening all the notions you have had about the way life is supposed to work. Sometimes the truth hurts. Do you believe early religious training has done something to your mind? Click here.

GEMINI

The thoughts about mortality floating across your mind lately are normal when you look in the mirror and see yourself aging by the minute. Since there's some sexual frustration at the same time, no wonder you're thinking you'd better hurry up and get whatever it is you want before it's too late. The weird thing is a year from now you'll feel younger than you do right this minute. To penetrate deeper, click here.

CANCER

Whether you are madly in love at the moment and ecstatically happy or all alone in front of the TV thinking about someone who's not there, you're dealing with the need for a profound relationship that may not be giving you what you want when you want it, but you are learning about the people you choose to love. They are all human animals and must be treated as such. For more on relationships, click here.

LEO

Although you still can't quite put your finger on what exactly it is you want to do when you grow up, you have to keep working and master whatever it is that captures your interest at the moment. A healthier life style might be a dreary possibility, but you'll find that even if you still lack direction, a clear mind and a well functioning body may help you find yourself. Boring! To read more on this helth and work issue, click here.

VIRGO

Love is a very weird experience. It messes up your life totally and completely, and makes it worth living at the same time. Whether there's a child nearby who demands your attention and care or another adult without whom you simply cannot exist happily at this time, your heart has now been stolen away, so you might as well get used to the agony and the ecstasy. For more on Cupid's little joke, click here.

LIBRA

There's nothing quite so tiresome as having to drag yourself through the memory of one childhood experience after another in an effort to free yourself from old feelings of abandonment. On the other hand, if you don't come to understand how deeply your family has affected your behavior, do you think you'll ever really be able to deal maturely with the life you lead today? TO read more on the family thing, (don't gag), click here.

SCORPIO

The essence of all relationships is communication. Sexually or otherwise, if you are not able to express clearly and honestly what is going on inside you, connections are bound to be lost. If you've got neighbors, siblings and associates who need to hear from you, for God's sake don't be afraid to speak to them, even if dialogues are somewhat painful, and guess what, they will be.Communication may even break down totally, but that's show biz. For more dish on sex and talk, click here.

SAGITTARIUS

When you can get it through your head that we are all living through tough times, economically speaking, maybe you won't take it so personally if you have to struggle to make ends meet the same as everybody else on the planet. The purpose of this turn of events in your economic life is not to annoy you with details or punish you for your past sins. It's merely turning you into a better business person. If your'e making more money now, save it. To read more on economics and anxiety, click here.