By Jack Fertig

Forecast for Sept. 19-Oct. 2, 2006

ARIES (March 20 - April 19): Keeping it clean should enhance your sex life. Looking and acting efficiently hygienic will draw attention. Try wearing one of those white uniforms. Friends who criticize your long-term goals could be right. At least think about it.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Work and personal relations are feeling vaguely OK in a way that most people would accept, but not a control queen like you! If you can make a game of clarifying these questions, you'll get a boost both at work and in love.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): "Never discuss politics, religion, or sex"— but what else is worth talking about? Home-decorating is a good topic for you now, though even that could get you into arguments. For some queers, decorating is a religion!

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Erotic opportunities are wide open for you, to the point of confusion and sloppiness. Now is your chance to put everything into an orderly perspective that will help you make the best of your luscious situation.

LEO (July 23 - August 22): Cleaning up accounts may reveal some suspicious mistakes your partner's been making. They may be honest errors or not. If you can't be sure of your own instincts, ask yourself, "What would mother say?" Better yet, if you can, ask her!

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22): You're looking marvelous! Speaking your mind on "forbidden" topics such as sex, death, or the latest war will actually heighten your erotic appeal, but can cause problems at work. Remember, there is a time and a place for everything!

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22): Resist any temptation to new investments and the lottery, unless numbers really do come to you in a dream. Meditation will help clear up financial confusion. Splurging on a well-thought-out sex toy can also help you to focus.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Your political instincts are now very shrewd, but social aspirations may have a price at home far beyond what you'd expect. With some adjustments, lessons learned in politics can help solve domestic problems.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 20): You're getting plenty of favorable notice these days, even if it feels critical. Think of it as grooming for a step up. Be quiet and demure, as much as you can. Being philosophical and introspective will do as well and comes more easily for you.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Enjoy political and philosophical discussions, especially as they relate to feminist and erotic theories, but don't lock yourself into any particular position or argument. Be flexible in your outlook and you'll learn a lot!

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Your sexual reputation is getting a huge boost, perhaps at a cost to your professional reputation. You can deflect scandal without admitting or denying anything, with phrases like, "I won't dignify that with a response," "I can't believe he said that!" or "Wow! I wish!"

PISCES (February 19 - March 19): Being deep, philosophical, and mystical can draw a new partner or annoy the one you have. Or both—if you're looking to trade in! If you value constructive criticism, keep yours hidden safely and welcome what's given to you.

Jack Fertig has been working as a professional astrologer since 1977 and is a founding member of the Association for Astrological Networking. He can be reached for consultations at (415) 864-8302, through his Web site at www.starjack.com, and by e-mail at QScopes@qsyndicate.com.