How To Seduce An ARIES (3/23-4/20)

  Pursuing an Aries is about the challenge. Aries begins the Zodiac because that's how another Aries probably decided it should be. Therefore, you often hear that Aries is #1. Your seduction of this Ram depends upon proving that Aries is indeed *your* #1 person. You begin an information blitz to set the scene. Say, call, send, e-mail, Fed-Ex, fax or tape personal messages -- seductive but *subtle* -- because you are maybe available and certainly a very attractive challenge. With your first personal contact and the creative, impatient mindset the Ram proudly flaunts, you have at least two feet in the door. Congratulations! You have found a way to interest this Mars-ruled, sex-minded (wo)man! Follow up (the encounter or first date) when Aries is available, interested and caught off-guard.

  Plan and progress in ways that will intrigue and fascinate your lover-to-be. Your Aries is a head-and-brain person! Arrange a challenge of chess or tennis or spectating (with a bet on the side). Get ready to strike your most powerful seductive pose before the event ends. After a powerful explosion of meeting lips -- and maybe other mouth parts -- leave early, with Aries panting at your heels and begging pitifully. And so it goes...the Aries Challenge Match, that is. It goes as long as you choose to intrigue, surprise, amaze, challenge and respond!

   How To Seduce a TAURUS (4/21-5/22)

  Get a taste for Taurus! If your heart's desire is the Zodiac's Bull, review the ABC's of Taurean astrology with me. "A" represents "allure." "B" is "beauty." "C" equals "chocolate" or hearty "cooking!" Combine these ABC's with this sign's astrological anatomy. There's the Taurus-ruled neck -- a definite erogenous zone -- and the throat! The throat is the channel for the Taurean appetite and for luscious, melodic voices, like those of Taureans Barbra Streisand, Bing Crosby, and Ella Fitzgerald! With the Bull's favorite songs and these ABC's, plus *your* desire to capture Taurus by the horns, success is an almost-sure bet. But do not bet with Taurean dollars! Taurus asks you to admire her/his present or future wealth as long as you do not get too near to fondle it. That bundle of assets is off-limits, taboo, hands-off, no-no.

  The prelude to passion begins. You bring in a tempting Martha Stewart cookbook. Leave it open to reveal succulent braised morsels, garnished with exotic herbs and flowers. Did you remember to include an irresistible treat with the lunch you're conspicuously eating at your desk? Get the picture? Beautiful food, beautiful you, beautiful promises from the Martha Stewart cookbook....Now do not let that Taurus person pass your desk without snaring him/her with your palette of culinary delights. And do make sure that you have made an informal date to a) go together to a special place for lunch, b) cook that seductive centerfold of crown roast lamb chops and a chocolate-to-die-for dessert, c) walk to the drug store for throat lozenges or d) all of the above!!! ;) What happens next? When Taurus is gustatorially and musically satiated, many things are possible. I wonder what YOU will discover about Taurus???

   How to Seduce a GEMINI (5/23-6/1)

  "Driver, follow that Gemini!" Rarely has a Gemini specimen remained in one place long enough to be examined, analyzed and documented. Here's an excellent example of how astrology saves your day and helps you claim the Zodiac's most elusive member.

  Expect to spend some time laying the groundwork, or Mercury's Child will whiz past you without even honking the horn. Perhaps you can play some *information warfare* here, leaking just enough to make Gemini very curious about certain things that all point in YOUR direction! Remember, too, that if you want to play with this Gem's toys, you'll have to marshall all your wit and intellect..... Challenging? Of course! It's challenging because where Gemini plays, s/he naturally has the astrological home court advantage.

  I continue with this sports analogy because analogies, puns and other word play make for great Gemini foreplay. Ditto for a pair of tickets to the hottest play or sports event in town! (Later on, let Gem give *you* the grand tour.) Other Gemini turn-ons must include the spontaneous and serendipitous. In my humble opinion, make sure you can pronounce, define and perform lots of serendipity to occupy this child of the Zodiac. You can never ever deliver too much serendipity to Mr./Ms. Versatility. Nor can you be too uptight, too boring or too conventional...provided you have the energy to continue this madcap chase scene!

  If you encounter the very good sign of getting your Gemini to slow down long enough to let you catch up, make the most of the moment! Try kissing Gemini's hand; this charmer of the Zodiac will bubble over with delight! If Gemini stands still for more, leave a trail of kisses from hand-to-arm-to-shoulder -- all areas ruled by this sign. When I'm asked to sum up the allure of a fleeting Gemini relationship, all I can say is "Chitty Chitty! Bang Bang!" about my favorite astrological Gems.

   How To Seduce a CANCER (6/22-7/22)

  So, you are about to tackle the art of cooking an Alaskan King/Queen crab! There's no successful way you can go crabbing when you are preoccupied with *your* home. I'm sure you follow my reasoning -- which centers upon the right of eminent domain -- and that domain is Cancer's home comfort zone. With some astrological coaching, I can help you get close enough to be invited to this Crab's shelter unit. Getting there is your first primary goal. Now for the "Catch of the Day!" After determining whether your Crab is a nurturer or the one who needs TLC, you are ready to snare your Cancer.

  If you are dealing with the naturally-nurturing Moon Child, find ways to ask for comfort and guidance. Whether it's choosing a present for your mother or finding a recipe for the world's best chicken soup, parental cancer comes to the rescue. One of my favorites is having the need to talk confidentially about a family problem. "Oh, darling," says Cancer, "we can make it all better!" Another strategy? Get yourself in a place -- the company cafeteria, a luncheon spot Cancer haunts, the take-out line at Cancer's deli -- where this Crab is at her or his temple of earthly delights. The talk is all about food, food, food for the sign that rules the stomach.

  Nurturer or needful, not all Cancers have their altars in their kitchens. As creatures of the sea certain Crabs gravitate to their bathrooms or hot tubs. Or they love to walk along the water's edge under a starry clear Full Moon. Imagine this: drinks and hors d'oevres at Cancer's place, followed by a sumptuous picnic (catered by you) at a beautiful, safe, romantic setting -- lakeside or on the beach. The movable feast returns to Moon Child's shelter, where you both make ice cream sundaes and steamy passion. What happens next on the menu? You are on your own. ; )

   How To Seduce a LEO (7/23-8/23)

  Here comes The Sun! I have heard that Leos are so hot that they need asbestos underwear. Who can verify this astrological tidbit about the Sun's very own child?!?! Whether fact or folklore, it is a zodiacal truth that Leo is the greatest romancer of the Zodiac. With a whole jungle and zodiacal zoo to choose from, how does this Lion know that you're ready to be its tamer?

  Big game hunting requires major outfitting. I'm talking wardrobe (designer labels, please), hair (your radiating mane), finances (several gold cards and a credit line to match), poise and presence -- enough to accept an Oscar and an Emmy that you didn't expect to win but definitely deserve.... And all this is only for openers!

  These tangible assets make the lion's hungry heart pound, but here are more subtle points to give you an advantage. Our Leo the Lover is the gambler of the Zodiac. Aha!!! This suggests that you offer challenge, perhaps a genuine bet that sparkles with daring creativity and enormous stakes! Another baiting tactic considers Leo's love of drama and theatre. You can combine your best bold and grand gestures with a double feature such as "A Day at the Races" and "Phantom of the Opera!" ....A pair of front row seats -- better yet -- back stage passes. And speaking of "passes" (the seductive kind), catch Leo off-base. The lion will light up like a Christmas Tree at the outrageous lines you throw. A further clue is that sincere flattery -- short of sucking up -- impresses the perennial child in Leo.

  All this is a really big game plan. What if you can't keep it going??? Of course, you can; but when you think you are going broke, make sure you have successfully gone for broke and snared the Zodiac's pride!!!

   How To Seduce VIRGO (8/24-9/23)

  "I don't have to touch your body to know you..." Like a Virgin? When your heart has chosen a Virgo, it's time to feed the brain. You'll need a convincing arsenal to interest This Zodiac member. And every time you think you understand what Virgo's all about, you find you're dealing with the pace setter of the 21st century.

  "Virgo....dowdy Virgo?" you ask. Not any more!!! Mercury's other child (the first being Gemini) is a prototype for the next millennium -- in natural fibers, eating natural food, herbal remedies, organic gardening and making love naturally!!!

  The hardest part of your search for the Virgin of the Zodiac is being sure you have found one -- that is, not a Virgin but a Virgo. The range of Virgo is absolutely stupefying -- all that talent, an amazing mind, that sense of humor. There's so much more for you to discover in Virgo land that one thing is absolutely certain: This is one Virgin you are not going to sacrifice.

  To seduce a Virgo, personal preparation is important. Short of a ritual bath you must be ready mentally and physically to be worthy of Virgo's impeccable standards. Next, any prior arrest records? Only the truest, most honorable, and most sensitive need apply. By now you must be wondering whether Virgo will ask for your resume when you ask for a date. Don't worry about that. Virgo has already mentally determined your intelligence quotient, Dunn & Bradstreet rating, political preferences, character references, recycling habits and whether you use regular salt or sea salt on your breakfast table. Whew!!!

  I know that this sounds like so much; but I assure you that if you are sincerely interested in a 100% Virgo human, the rewards are very great. The rest of this seduction is up to you. Go forth to your natural foods and health stores to find a bottle of Co-Enzyme Q10 and unsulphured dried fruits. Virgo especially appreciates high-fiber foods that aid the Virgo-ruled digestive system. Don't forget the garden shop where Virgo will help you pick out the most healthy ficus or the green grocery section for a fresh aromatic honeydew melon. And may your harvest be bountiful!

   How To Seduce a LIBRA (9/24-10/23)

  Between *us-Libras*, as many of you know, I am a card-carrying member of this lovely and *loving* sign. And while I can't decide on my favorite sign of the Zodiac, I assure you that Libra is a truly favorite place for lonely hearts, happy hearts and everyone in-between. Libra sorts through life's relationships like no other sign.

  It's true that this sign has difficulty in choosing, but it is also true that Libra does not often need to choose among lovers. Remember, "relationship" is Libra's middle name! When you find a truly free specimen, you must narrow the playing field for your Venusian Valentine. Use all sorts of loveliness to convince this awesome balancing act that *you * tip their scales better than anyone on this planet! If, however, Libra is presently unavailable, but in the latter stages of relationitis terminus, begin as a confidant and friend. Talk out your people-problems discretely, expecting excellent Libra mentoring. Gently direct the topic to Libra's fizzling thing, listening with sympathy, intelligence and the wisdom of King Solomon.

  While *walking the walk and talking the talk" has become stale from redundancy, it's still an excellent descriptor of the Zodiac's standards of looks and refinement, most often exemplified by Libra. With this scouting report, your mission is to mirror your Libran prospect -- in style, appearance, clothing, conversation.

  A bad-hair day? Never let your future lover see you looking less than excellent and elegant, especially your hair. Hair is such a passion of Libra's. Go for the best hair stylist you can afford if Libra is at the top of your list!

  In your absolutely most elegant or dashing self, you approach Libra with grace, tact, subtlety and necessarily sincere flattery!!! You are not dealing with wishy-washy namby-pamby here. Libra knows how and when to play hardball.

  Be commanding without being forceful in any way. After all, you only need to help the Balancer decide what to do. This does not require lethal ammunition: bullying, bragging and crassness will spoil even the best laid plans and all the candlelight dinners in the world! Adopt instead a gentle, responsive approach...when lovely Libra writhes uncomfortably at the end of the day, offer a relaxing back rub. Taking time to dwell on the lower back -- ruled by this sign -- is a surefire way to get the Libran adrenaline flowing!

   How To Seduce a SCORPIO (10/24-11/23)

  For them, "The Phoenix is always rising." Now, what can you possibly offer a genuine Scorpio? Don't even think about it -- unless you are mentally and physically strong, psychologically healthy or maybe just a tad psychotic, passionate, clever, experimental and definitely INTENSE. This is quite an order for only one sign of the Zodiac.

  This sign offers all of the above...and goes the extra mile. Scorpio is indeed a fascinating mystery to most of you. Sexually incapable of being satiated? This Genie-of-Love has heard otherwise. This misconception occurs because sexuality is such a vital theme for Scorpions who are obsessed with all the processes of life -- birth, death, sex and regeneration or reincarnation for openers.

  The Scorpionic symbols reveal much about the mysterious territory this sign covers. There is the snake that swallows its tail to form a loop which, in turn, represents the circle of unity and life's continuous cycles. There is the Scorpion weaving its intricate web to ensnare or to poison. There is the soaring swooping eagle. And there is the phoenix, the mythical bird rising from the ashes of reptilian, arachnoid flames. No wonder Scorpio confounds your mind -- and mine, too. Let's together paint it black, Scorpio's favorite color, and come to terms with this sign of desire.

  I have already offered you a secret glimpse of the Scorpionic mind set. But there is more to explore if you want to swim with these sharks. (BTW, have you also noticed how easy it is to spew out literary or cultural sign posts when dealing with the 8th sign of the horoscope? Weird....definitely weird....)

  In fact, it is very likely that many a Scorpio will even reread this for hidden meanings and phallic symbolism.... Did I tell you that Scorpio rules the genitals, or did you already know that? And speaking of genitalia, do you know that Scorpio represents OPM -- other people's money, like insurance companies, lending institutions?

  So it goes with a Scorpion. Natural habitats include occult book stores, banks, operating rooms, intriguing self-help courses at continuing ed, submarines...If there is to be any relationship, you will feel the mutual magnetism drawing you together. Create mystery and be provocative. Speculate on the universe and Hindu beliefs.... But be sure to fasten your seat belts for the ride!!!

  For them, "The Phoenix is always rising." Now, what can you possibly offer a genuine Scorpio? Don't even think about it -- unless you are mentally and physically strong, psychologically healthy or maybe just a tad psychotic, passionate, clever, experimental and definitely INTENSE. This is quite an order for only one sign of the Zodiac.

  This sign offers all of the above...and goes the extra mile. Scorpio is indeed a fascinating mystery to most of you. Sexually incapable of being satiated? This Genie-of-Love has heard otherwise. This misconception occurs because sexuality is such a vital theme for Scorpions who are obsessed with all the processes of life -- birth, death, sex and regeneration or reincarnation for openers.

  The Scorpionic symbols reveal much about the mysterious territory this sign covers. There is the snake that swallows its tail to form a loop which, in turn, represents the circle of unity and life's continuous cycles. There is the Scorpion weaving its intricate web to ensnare or to poison. There is the soaring swooping eagle. And there is the phoenix, the mythical bird rising from the ashes of reptilian, arachnoid flames. No wonder Scorpio confounds your mind -- and mine, too. Let's together paint it black, Scorpio's favorite color, and come to terms with this sign of desire.

  I have already offered you a secret glimpse of the Scorpionic mind set. But there is more to explore if you want to swim with these sharks. (BTW, have you also noticed how easy it is to spew out literary or cultural sign posts when dealing with the 8th sign of the horoscope? Weird....definitely weird....)

  In fact, it is very likely that many a Scorpio will even reread this for hidden meanings and phallic symbolism.... Did I tell you that Scorpio rules the genitals, or did you already know that? And speaking of genitalia, do you know that Scorpio represents OPM -- other people's money, like insurance companies, lending institutions?

  So it goes with a Scorpion. Natural habitats include occult book stores, banks, operating rooms, intriguing self-help courses at continuing ed, submarines...If there is to be any relationship, you will feel the mutual magnetism drawing you together. Create mystery and be provocative. Speculate on the universe and Hindu beliefs.... But be sure to fasten your seat belts for the ride!!!

   How To Seduce a SAGITTARIUS (11/24-12/21)

  There's a Sagittarius for all seasons. Catching up and running with the Centaur of the Zodiac require you to be in top form physically and mentally. Here you find not only the astrological athlete, but also the astrological philosopher. Here you find a triathlon that might include running a 5-mile course in the morning, exploring Iceland's geo-thermal energy all afternoon and making love in 5 languages all night.

  Therefore, Rule # 1 states that Sagittarius is *not* for sissies. With a challenging agenda penciled in his or her appointment book, you will not be surprised to learn Rule # 2: Sagittarius needs space to spread out. No wonder the Centaur has earned the reputation of being the playgirl or playboy of the planet! (Here is a very serious reminder to those of you in relationships with or married to a pure Sagittarius. The more freedom or "space" that your Sagi feels, the happier and more committed Sagi will be.) Two rules are enough for a fiery expansive Sagittarius. After all, this is the child of Jupiter -- the most generous planet in the Zodiac -- who does not want to saddle you with rules!

  Now that you've outlined *your* research on Jupiter's child, it's time for you to put on your running shoes. And, yes, light jogging and low-impact aerobics are suitable substitutes. So are golf, tennis and fencing. Horseback riding? Naturally! Anything to keep those Sagittarius-ruled hips and thighs in shape! And sports -- virtually all athletics -- point to the first of your three most fertile hunting grounds for meeting the Centaur of your dreams.

  Your second site for finding this rare and glorious being is in a university. Search the stacks of a library or a classroom from post-graduate and continuing education to find the Sagi whose scholarly passions are identical to yours! Now, grab your passport and your duffel bag for site # 3. A lover of exotica, your Sagittarius is going on safari. If you hurry, you will meet in Africa and make love under the night skies of Kenya.

   How To Seduce a CAPRICORN (11/22-1/20)

  If you really check out a Capricorn, you'll see why, astrologers never fail to describe Capricorns as looking at the world through grey, pin-striped glasses. It's time my colleagues joined me in exploring the personal nature of the Goat. This will give you the public and private information you need to be more of a connoisseur when classics come into the picture.

  But do not overlook those pin-striped glasses. It's necessary that you appreciate Capricornian conservatism and values. Quality always counts, with labels preferably on the inside, thank you! Ambition in the workplace is a consuming passion. "Classy" describes how Capricorn wishes to be perceived by the world in general, and "very classy" describes Capricorn's ideal mate.

  Now it's time for you to look at "closet" Capricorn -- how the Zodiac's Goat functions in private quarters. At this point I must tell you about a line I'll never forget: Capricorn was described as the "horniest" creature in astrology. I thought the author meant horned (like a stag or an elk), but it's possible that "hungry for sex" was the intended meaning. Shocking? Not! For one thing, Capricorn clearly separates public and private worlds. For another, Goat Person does "everything" in top form -- and that includes love-making!

  Perhaps you need to recall that the yearly winter Saturnalia, celebrated on the first day of Capricorn, rarely went like a PTA meeting. It was a classic orgy of indulgence and merry-making. No wonder the classics are soooo popular. <wink>

  If you want to be invited to Capricorn's next Feast for Saturn, the sign's ruling planet, do the tasteful classy wardrobe and demeanor thing. Find out about your intended's weaknesses, too: vintage wines, luxury autos, certain antiques, auctions and estate sales, estates themselves, restaurants on the verge of getting four or five stars.... You get the picture.

  Now get *into* this picture. Your opening lines can be about Capricorn's favorite treasures; about corporate and global news and theory; about insider info reserved for those in the know-zone. All this has genuinely seductive powers to get your Goat. While you are holding back on the public display of affection, you can be discretely attentive and admiring. Especially with Cappy women, make sure to subtly admire the lovely lines of her knees and calves (ruled by Capricorn) in those high-priced Halston hose! Your private conversation can indeed be seductive, but get to the point in a forthright way, emphasizing what's in it for Capricorn.

  Uh oh...you're not thinking of a one-nighter, are you? It's unlikely that Saturn's child will invest time or energy in such short-term projects. Better think of Capricorn as a long-term investment with high-yielding dividends.

   How To Seduce an AQUARIUS (1/21-2/18)

  Looking for adventure? Throwing a surprise party for yourself? Sending shock waves across the continent with thoughts of cybersex? If you can relate to this, you are ready to a accept the challenges that Aquarius "Free Fall" presents!!!

  Before your actual Aquarian Energy Commitment, I must remind you that there is a deeply-buried, practical, cautious, self-conscious nature which is a remnant of the ancient and middle ages to the mid-18th century -- the years when conservative Saturn ruled this sign. After the discovery of Uranus, however, astrologers determined that Aquarius had found its rightful parent planet.

  Uranus is eccentric, revolutionary, humane, futuristic, surprising, electrifying...so is your pure Aquarian. Thus begins your stockpile of nuclear ammunition, saved exclusively for Aquarius.

  It's really lots of fun prowling for the Zodiac's most unique member. You have the option of starting things off with a great friendship or going immediately for the unexpected charismatic -- even shocking -- seduction.

  If by now you suspect that the Aquarian you wish to surprise has already laid a seductive *reverse* trap for you, you might be right-on! This Uranian child quickly grasps the "big picture!" There you were, planning the most daring escapade of your social/emotional life, and Aquarius knew it all along. To absorb this data properly, you need to fully appreciate the quirky, witty, ironic sense of humor that is also unique to this sign. If you really want to know this person from the future, you can unexpectedly surrender with a deadpan look followed by the most passionate kiss you have ever bestowed. Follow up with a Mona Lisa-like smile, eyeball-to-eyeball!!!

  Close the deal by dropping from eyeballs to the ankles, the body part ruled by this sign. While the appeal of an ankle bracelet may be obvious, get a lock on success with your own ingenuity! Invent a unique anklet by weaving together dandelions, daisies or clover! Caring little about materialism, your humanitarian Aquarian will giggle with approving delight!

  I could tell you much more about hunting for Aquarius, but you'll find greater pleasure in the Aquarian time warp if you do the discovering yourself!!!!!

   How to Seduce a PISCES (2/19-3/22)

  "Pisces of the Seven Seas" is the sign of the fish, two fish -- each swimming in opposing directions. There's the wrong-way Pisces who is often the subject of malignant whispers, and there's the right-way Pisces who quietly gently blends in.

  You want to hear something about the "wrong-way " Pisces, the one who may not even *be* a real Pisces? O.K., I'll give you the typical trashy gossip verbatim: "Stay away from that beatnik, hippie, flower child, free spirit, Ouija board player, psychic, psycho, drunk, druggie, guitarist, movie freak, vegetarian, the one with "Satan" tattooed on the arm, the dancer, that slut." Can one single person be or do all that stuff? Forget it!!! At this point, I have a special caveat for you. Do not go digging in Pisces' closet. Be patient enough for the "hidden" sign of the Zodiac to reveal her/his skeletons or dirty laundry to you at another time -- much later on -- when you know you deserve Pisces' trust..

  Let's concentrate on the Pisces who swims in right direction of the human stream and is human enough to err like the rest of us...but not all the time! Pisces is Neptune's special child. And Neptune is the ruler of all of the above and a lot that is sooooo good. Pisces is the sacrificial lamb, the suffering soul who really cares, the one who does not judge you or pick on you. Pisces is the spirit force in many ways. Some even say that Pisces place in the Zodiac is related to a past life!!! No wonder Pisces sympathizes and empathizes. And now it's not surprising to learn that Pisces is unafraid to reach through to a new dimension of the human spirit.

  Seeking to win favor by soothing this suffering soul? Your desired Pisces partner will be comfortably at home in the Neptunian waters of a Jacuzzi. Offer to rub a water-borne foot, and watch your fishy friend dissolve in ecstasy! That's right -- Pisces rules the feet!

  Now you have enough of the inside stuff to draw your own conclusions and catch your own Pisces. But you must promise *not* to take advantage of the Zodiac's most gentle member with extraordinary powers! Enjoy your trip!