Scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

My favorite lovers have been wild boys in and out of bed, but I've also had loads of fun with guys who were outwardly prudish but insanely passionate behind closed doors. That sharp contrast felt like a dirty secret I was excited to be in on. Is the person you're currently interested in all that they seem? Not really. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that they've got layers and layers—each one more interesting than the last. So what are you waiting for? It's going to take time to get to that juicy, fascinating center. Start peeling!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

In the past, when choosing between safety and adventure, you've nearly always selected the riskier option. Why bask in the familiar when you can venture into the unknown? Now, though, something in you is urging you toward the safer, more comfortable option. I'm surprised you're resisting it so much. What's that about? Adventure out of habit? You've done the venturing-boldly-into-the-unknown thing, many times. Weirdly, that's the familiar choice. This would actually be venturing into the unknown: being safe, secure, and responsible. If you have an impulse in that direction, why don't you give that a try this time?

Capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Tiny details can hugely affect your day-to-day happiness and well-being. For me, sunlight, warmth, and a few sensual pleasures can make me start my day happy (I've grown fond of hot bubble baths and creamy, cold coffee drinks, for example). Sure, it's possible for me to be happy without these things, but I've got to work harder at it. Why bother? It's easy enough to set myself up with a few things that'll automatically make my life much more pleasurable. This week, improve your baseline of happiness. Make it so you don't have to work so hard to be euphorically happy—simply because it's not so far from where you start each day.

Aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

You're neither imbecile nor enlightened monk. You'd have to be one of those to enter new situations with a truly blank mind, free of all expectations. Don't delude yourself into thinking you've managed to rid yourself of all preconceived notions about something. You may have succeeded at burying them out of sight, so you're not even aware of how they're skewing your perception, but they're still there. Acknowledge that, and you'll at least be able to account for them and adjust accordingly. This week, dig them up and put them on the table. You want to see things clearly, at least, don't you? That's the only way.

Pisces (Feb. 19–March 20)

Admit it, you're in love with the tension between what you have and what you wish you could have—perhaps you're more in love with that delicious limbo than with the dream that's generating it. In other words, you'd rather stay here, between reality and fantasy, instead of proceeding onward to actual fulfillment of that fantasy. Deep down you know that getting what you want would mean sullying it by bringing it down into the gritty real world, rife with compromises. Accept it. This is actually where you want to be. Relax. Take pleasure in where you are, instead of pretending you'd really rather be someplace else.

Aries (March 21–April 19)

Get over it. Yes, your feelings are hurt, and with good reason. But in the grand scheme of things, this is no big deal. It might be hard to let go of because this time you're 100 percent in the right (and how often does that happen?). But you should let go of it anyway. The person who did you wrong has done you right many, many times, so letting them off the hook for this one (admittedly grievous) mistake is the least you can do. There's no need for emotionally grueling discussions, begging for forgiveness, or any of that. Just move on, without drama. Once you do (and once the indignation passes), you'll realize it was exactly the right thing to do.

Taurus (April 20–May 20)

As I age, I reflect on people who influenced me growing up. I'm fascinated by how my perception of them changes as I approach and pass the ages they were when I knew them; my respect for them grows or diminishes accordingly. You know how difficult it is to understand someone who's coming from an incredibly different place in their life, especially if it's somewhere you've never been. Give them the benefit of the doubt this week, and don't judge them too harshly, even if you currently disagree. Watch what you say. You may have to eat your words in a couple of decades. Not only will they not taste good—it might then be too late to take them back in any case.

Gemini (May 21–June 20)

Miscalculations are the name of the game this week. If you plan a party, you'll either be swimming in food and booze for your paltry handful of guests, or you'll be drowning in partygoers complaining there's not enough food or booze. Goldilocks is on holiday, and "just right" is a phrase that will not apply to anything you do this week. I know I'm always encouraging people to trust their instincts, but this week your normally astute intuition is way off. Don't try to get anything spot on. Err on the side of caution, and choose the options that accommodate the widest range of possibilities. It might cost more money, but it'll will save your nerves.

Cancer (June 21–July 22)