SAGITTARIUS HOROSCOPE

A new wave of associations will soon enter your life and you could see your roster of who’s who change over the next few months. But are these people true blue or fair-weather friends? It’s a legitimate question to ask given the string of disappointments you’ve experienced lately. However, the real problem may be with the entourage you currently surround yourself with. To paraphrase an old Janet Jackson song from the 1980s… what have they done for you lately? These new involvements may be more than just fresh faces. They may be set to replace those ties that have proven too unreliable or one-sided.

You've been on a roll lately, so it makes perfect sense that you'd be thrown for a loop by the Mars/Jupiter square on May 4th. You might say this is what you get for believing that things are going well, but this unexpected wrinkle has more to do with events that were already set in motion and nothing to do with you. If anything, it's thanks to the obstacles you've faced over the past two years that you'll know how to navigate this setback. Have faith in your ingenuity and resourcefulness. They've gotten you this far, and they show no signs of waning anytime soon.

A closed door slowly squeaks open this week. Evidently, someone who decided things were over between you is now thinking better of it – but don't hold your breath waiting for them to contact you directly. It looks more like you'll be approached by a mutual friend or some other intermediary. Your first response may be to skip it. You've moved on with your life and aren't really looking for a reconciliation; however, you should see what's up. Venus's translation of light from Pluto to Saturn is both rare and encouraging. Nobody's saying you have to be besties, but being back on speaking terms might be nice.

Did somebody set up a revolving door in your love life? It's a question worth asking with Uranus opposite you in the sky. You can expect to see a high turnover as people come in and out. This has less to do with your commitment phobia than it does with the craziness of their lives. And of course, the more unavailable someone is, the more enthralled you become. But this isn't a game of now you see 'em, now you don't; what you're experiencing is a role reversal in your relationships, and nothing brings that point home like the shoe being on the other foot.

It's amazing what we'll do for love. We'll open our hearts, break through barriers, and even forgive things most people would find unforgivable. Some might view this as delusional, but you know it's better to express love to its fullest than to hold back. And that has always been your reward, even if things haven't worked out. The stellium in Aries this week – the Sun, Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune – will fire up the passions once more. It may seem like you're embarking on yet another Quixotic adventure, but better to love and live than to play it safe and wonder what could have been.

You will feel a boost in spirits on Thursday when Mars, the planet of gumption and drive, enters the fiery sign of Aries. Aries is a fire sign just like Sagittarius, so this is a good thing. It's analogous to a light switch being flipped on or a key turning in the ignition as you go from inert to alert. Not only will you feel like you’re back on top of your game, but an audacious surge of confidence on April 16th, when Mars forms a sextile to Pluto in Aquarius, will enable you to reverse engines on a decision that was ill-advised from the start.

You need to count the blessings in your life even if they do belong to other people. And perhaps that’s the problem. The Sun/Jupiter square on April 5th will remind you (and in no uncertain terms) that you are where you are based on your connections, loved ones’ generosity, and even the kindness of strangers. This sort of thing never sits well with a fiercely independent sign like Sagittarius, but instead of bucking the system of support, you might try expressing appreciation. The people in your life don’t like feeling taken for granted any more than you do; they're just happy to share the wealth.

The word “commitment” is often a conversation stopper for you. This is when your blood turns cold, your voice becomes choked, and you have to ask to be excused. A nearby open window with the promise of escape is your best friend in times like these. And it's because this has happened so frequently in the past that loved ones and friends will be surprised when they learn that you're ready to settle down with a certain someone. Sagittarians always bolt when they feel like the barn door is closing, but the Saturn/Pluto sextile on March 28th shows you're serious about turning over a new leaf.

The Sun conjunct Neptune in that part of your solar chart that pertains to matters of the heart on March 22nd proves that you're still a romantic no matter what you say. Sagittarians have been through the wringer these past three years and nobody would blame you for swearing off love… or at least keeping it at arm's length. You've been hurt too many times to be trusting. But if anyone knows what it's like to be thrown from a horse, to dust yourself off, and climb back on board, it's a Sagittarius. Besides, you can't help but idealize love. It's woven into your cosmic DNA.

A rising tide lifts all boats and that’s what you’ll experience on March 10th. Understand that this upswell of good fortune won’t be coming to you directly. That’s because Jupiter, the planet of benevolence and munificence, will be shining its rays on the people you do business with instead of on you directly. These are your customers, clients, and backers; but, as any economist will tell you, it’s when people make more money that they spend more money, which means that this increase in cash flow will eventually make its way to your pocket. Stand a little closer to them and you might avoid transfer fees.