By Melinda Adams

Capricorn (December 2-January 19)
You are about to cross a bridge in your life, but you won' t be able to until you answer the troll's question. So bone up on your trivia and small talk. If you really want to impress the troll, learn the facts about out-of-the-ordinary things. Gain information about 18th century women travel writers, obscure indie bands, and experimental filmmakers. You'll need it.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
It's time to sink or swim. Follow the mermaids, because they have the swimming thing down, but don't let their beautiful song lead you to the deep end. You'll want to start in the wading pool and practice your dog paddle first. Learn the basics of whatever you plan to do this year, because knowing the foundation is key. Then run out, create, and do.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)
Remember —the harder they come.... David purportedly killed Goliath. Baby doll, you may be an entry-level drone, but you can conquer anything. Take time out from taking care of business, and find your inner strength and secret talent. Focus on improving those strange skills like telepathy with animals, candle-making, and porn filmmaking.

Aries (March 21-April 19)
When the moon is full (on Feb. 16), it will be your time to howl. You'll be running with the wolves, and you'll find magic and amour that night. So get into some tight leather, dye your hair a crazy color, and check your inventory of condoms. You're going to need them.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This month, Taurus, you'll need to possess the head of a human and the legs of a horse—just like the mythological centaur. You'll be a mentor and be responsible for preparing heroes for greatness. When you see the warrior you create, you'll swell with pride. Maybe you'll even realize your own greatness. Try to help a small creature in need, like a child or a friend's pet.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Dust off your broom and cauldron, and buy some eye of newt. In the coming week you'll be casting spells—and taking names. Life will be magical. You've just got to believe in yourself. We all have an inner witch, an inner power that we need to tap into. You know exactly what I'm talking about.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Flush the monsters from your closet. Collect all things that go bump in the night. You'll be running across people that need to be frightened. They need a little scare to push them in the right direction. Remember—not all monsters have snaggly teeth, horns protruding from their foreheads, and stinky breath. Some are just silly and strange.

Leo (July 23-August 22)
Beware of vampires—those who want to suck your energy, time, and money. Wear a crucifix or eat at the Stinking Rose. Better yet, learn the secret to eternal life. Once you're on the road to living forever, it's easier to slow yourself down. Being on the fast track is overrated; it's for those trying to out-run death.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Too many shoes to fix; too many windows to clean; too much to do. Enlist a few elves or call upon a few friendly strangers. "Community" will be a key word and concept for you in coming months. Join a support group, take on business partners, or form a team, to help with both work and play. A good place to start may be searching through Yahoo groups.

Libra (September 23-October 22)
Expect gremlins to tamper with all of your appliances. Things will seem to magically fall apart, and the center will look like it's splitting. Have no fear—you'll find the strength to keep it together. It's time to figure out what's most important to you. Beware of warranties, repair shops, and sales at Sears.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Buy a "do-it-yourself zombie kit." You need to revive things that seem dead. The theme for this year will be "doing it for yourself." From revivifying zombies, to making films, to repairing your home, to cutting hair, it's time to buckle down and just do it. Find the books, buy the videos, track down the instruction manuals, or visit www.diyod.org.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
Ever feel like Tinker Bell? Ever feel like you have magic fairy dust that can cause people to fly? If you feel unappreciated, unloved, or like no one has faith in you, don't worry. That will soon change. Praise and support someone else; you might be surprised at how good you feel. Clap three times, if you believe in fairies