Up first this month, our stubborn compassionate friends - TAURUS!

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Taurus - April 20 to May 20
You’ll have a bit of a conflict between patience and determination this month. Mars brings energy to move you forward, but your ruling planet Venus is on a slow transit helping you stay in the moment, great for nurturing romantic relationships! Stay open to new perspectives; this includes foodie habits… it’s a great time to lighten up on the meat and potatoes! You will have a trimmer waistline and more money in your pocket for summer adventures. Happy Birthday!

Your pairing: Grilled Portobello panini with fresh mozzarella and roasted peppers paired with a slightly chilled Merlot

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Gemini - May 21 to June 20
New directions are a challenge this month with a retrograde causing more duality than usual. Spin it around and commit time to let your egos dream in tandem about travel. Use your new moon and self-imposed spotlight to attract captivating friends to your first Spring soirée and serve a creative light buffet to keep everyone actively connecting.

Your pairing: Asian-influenced avocado salad with crisp veggies and a Riesling

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Cancer - June 21 to July 22
You are in a dead run right now setting up future achievements, but all that activity is not enough to burn off the winter pounds. The full moon on the 9th is great for your social and romantic calendar so give the Facebook stream a break and get your bike out of the garage. Meet up with your friends in person for a garden lunch and explore your seafood side.

Your pairing: Poached scallops with Champagne reduction and clean rich Chardonnay

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Leo - July 23 to August 22
Leadership is a tough job, but somebody has to do it especially when Mercury turns retrograde making teamwork even more challenging. Treat your group to a distracting lunch to keep the connections in tact, but be wary of career-related promises. Timing is good for couples, if single use your creative influences to spark attractions, make a date, and let someone fuss over you!

Your pairing: Citrus mango duck with a medium-bodied Pinot Noir

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Virgo - August 23 to September 22
Okay, so it’s May and you’re in full obsession about your pragmatic Spring purifying diet. That pesky Mercury retrograde dampens travel and important presentations, but harness an upswing of inspiration to motivate friends and solidify alliances. Grab a hand wipe and saunter into Trader Joe’s for a walk on the wild side… try something foreign like a Jerusalem artichoke.

Your pairing: Hand-potted bowl of brown rice with Spring veggies and a Pinot Grigio
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Libra - September 23 to October 22
Hold off on purchasing that new fridge or barbeque until next month and enjoy your Spring pot lucks with friends and family. Money misunderstandings and restrictions create even more indecision than usual. You need support to create balance, it’s an engineering thing. Venus and Mars in Aries rekindles a current passion or fuels a new dalliance. Take advantage of the romance and indulge your whim for sweets.

Your pairing: Gourmet deli picnic and a rosy White Zinfandel

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Scorpio - October 23 to November 21
The full moon in Scorpio on the 9th is all about you. Take someone you care about out on the town and indulge in an elegant dinner. Thankfully, Mercury moves fast and the retrograde is no exception, but be cautious of big decisions until late June. Avoid teamwork situations… too many mixed messages; a bonus-time for you to rely on yourself, your favorite pastime.

Your pairing: Balsamic roasted game hen with pomegranate glaze and a peppery Zinfandel

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Sagittarius - November 22 to December 2
Clarify everything around you this month to avoid misunderstandings. Take this time to tap into your intuition and slow down a bit. Relax with some much needed socializing out of doors… find that lively chicken barbecue place you heard about and gorge yourself! It’s okay, you’re among friends. Look forward to an upswing and stabilization in May.

Your pairing: Grilled Moroccan whole-chicken with couscous and a semi-sweet Chardonnay

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Capricorn - December 22 to January 19
The Mercury retrograde mix-ups will plague you this month… keep an eye on your tendency to sequester your communication. This is a great time to finish the kitchen remodel and let the sun traveling into Taurus light up a dinner party to show it off and impress your boss or someone else you’re needing to connect with. Yes, you can have fun and be ambitious at the same time.

Your pairing: Herb roasted rack of lamb with mint jelly pesto and a mellow Cabernet Sauvignon

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Aquarius - January 20 to February 18
Wow… yes, the Mercury retrograde will affect you with minor annoyances and social calendar chaos, but harness your ability to be the center of attention everywhere! Your favorite hobby will flourish (if you can pinpoint just one) and a new moon in Gemini will ignite relationship successes. Since you live in restaurants anyway, use the chaos to mix it up and try something new… your favorite thing to do!

Your pairing: Pasta Puttanesca rustica with a classic basket-bottle Chianti

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Pisces - February 19 to March 20
Your dreams are more insightful than ever this month inspired by the Jupiter in Neptune joining Aquarius, so use that creativity to dish up something extraordinarily exotic in the kitchen. The whacky Mercury retrograde will impact your relationship communications. Try to be a little on guard with your usual Rosé outlook. Avoid spending sprees; go kayaking instead.

Your pairing: Plank grilled trout with Asti caper tapenade, be sure to chill a bottle of Asti!

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Aries - March 21 to April 19
New moon in Gemini peaks historical interests. Go to the library and load up, it’s economical, will inspire you with a new access point to your community and provide a low-profile haven. The irritating Mercury retrograde will affect your written word, so keep your mouse-over-auto-click off of the send key. Instead grab a deli sandwich and seek out a game of chess to win in the park next to the library!

Your pairing: Meat lovers pizza delivery and an ice cold Lager

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STARS!