By Jack Fertig
CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY
k.d. Lang turns 50 on Wednesday. The Grammy-winning singer has had a big year. She released her 13th studio album, Sing it Loud, with her new band the Siss Boom Bang. Lang followed up with a critically acclaimed tour. As if that weren’t enough, she topped off 2011 with an appearance on Tony Bennett’s Duets II album singing “Blue Velvet.” What a gal.
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THIS WEEK
Venus and Mercury dancing into Sagittarius crank up sociability and charm. The challenge is to back that up with substance and accomplishment.
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SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21
Discussing hard issues help to deepen your relationship. Don’t shy away from questions on values, what really matters to you or your partner. People who scare easy aren’t for you anyway.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 20
Your hard work behind the scenes gets noticed and pays off. Expect constructive criticism and pay attention even if you don’t like it! Time out with your partner helps nip problems in the bud.
CAPRICORN Dec 21-Jan 19
You can be an effective spokesperson for your favorite charities. Raise money or organize friends to help out. Charity begins at home and down time is important.
AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18
Come out fighting for what you believe in. An indirect approach, improving your image at work — best done by doing your best work — will make you a better advocate for your causes.
PISCES Feb 19-Mar 19
Don’t be shy about your accomplishments, but don’t go overboard. A few words in the right ears will get people singing your praises. Consistent boundaries and tough love are in order.
ARIES Mar 20-Apr 19
Secrets about your sex life are revealed. Treat it with a sense of humor; it can work out for the best. Friends goad you into over-indulgence. Know your limits and reconsider those friends.
TAURUS Apr 20-May 20
Your charms could lead you into more than you expected. A little adventure is good for you. Getting outside of your comfort zone will teach you to appreciate new comforts.
GEMINI May 21-Jun 20
The trick to winning is to be a good listener. Your mouth could get you into trouble, but you need to say something. Just pay attention and think ahead. Then, and only then, trust your instincts.
CANCER Jun 21-Jul 22
Erotic impulses feed your creativity, but are a distraction. Getting sexually creative reconciles that, but impulses to experiment get you in over your head. Be careful and have a safe word.
LEO Jul 23-Aug 22
Problems at home blindside you by the end of the week. Keeping things nice with family or roommates delays the worst. Turn that charm to diplomacy to uncover what you need to deal with.
VIRGO Aug 23-Sep 22
People enjoy your loquacity, because you are revealing more than you should. Give just enough to get others to reveal their secrets. All this is best applied to relative with old stories.
LIBRA Sep 23-Oct 22
Your flirtations either draw in a romantic candidate or trigger a reaction from your partner. Those charms can resolve any reaction. Make-up sex, or any other kind, can re-kindle the romance.
Jack Fertig can be reached at 415-864-8302 or Starjack.com
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition October 28, 2011.
