Romance and finance do not make the happiest of bedfellows this week, but their coexistence is unavoidable. With the practical Taurus sun squaring lovestruck Mars in Leo, wining and dining could come with a high price. It’s time to hash things out honestly with our lovers du’jour.  What can you both truly afford at the moment? Who pays for what on dates? It’s been said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. While we want to spoil and be spoiled, if credit card bills and debt is the price we have to pay, it’s not worth it. Create space in your relationships for economic transparency. People fall on hard times, or have to tighten their belts. Be creative. You can still enjoy luxurious dates on a budget. Creatively thinking up new ways to generate income as a couple can be a truly bonding experience this week.

Read the full Weekly Lovescope for your sign at MyLifetime.com

This past weekend, I found myself sucked into the MTV wasteland of “Jersey Shore.”  Since moving to Seattle a year ago, I’ve been missing that East Coast slang, and hey, if it had to come from reality fame whores named Snooki, The Situation, and JWoww, well, I was willing to take it. Being as it was January 2nd and all (and perhaps the fact that Domino’s Pizza had yanked their ads), I was assaulted with commercial after commercial for home fitness equipment. The Bender Ball, created by a trainer with the convenient name of Leslee Bender, claimed to target the “extension” and the “flexion” of abs.

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On a flight to Miami yesterday, I was indulging in my customary habit of reading Us Weekly to distract myself from the jitters I always get when the plane takes off. The cover story was about Scorpio Josh Duhamel. Not even a year after his marriage to Fergie, an Atlanta stripper has come forward insisting he spent a wild night with her.

I’m not the type who wants to believe bad things about celebrities–especially not Fergie, whom I love because she’s a self-made (re-made) Aries woman who got married in her mid 30s and can hold her own in front of millions of people. She’s confident enough to piss her pants onstage then bounce back with a hit called “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (one of my karaoke favorites). He couldn’t do this to…her…or could he?

My mind went over to Josh Duhamel’s star sign, naturally. Upon recalling the fact that he is a Scorpio (November 14) I noticed my own indictment forming. (Sorry Scorpios–you DO have a reputation here). Having many beloved Scorpio men in my life, I realize that this is unfair. Still it comes up quite often in our readings…are Scorpio men notorious cheaters?

The answer is both no…and yes. Scorpio is the sign of extremely extreme extremes. They can be loyal to a fault, hanging on to the memory of an ex for decades after a breakup. One-on-one relationships appeal to them as they like to get intensely entwined with a mate. Still, they need the freak factor to be strong in their relationships. Otherwise, the chances of them straying for a “meaningless romp” here and there increases significantly. Aries (like Fergie) are known for putting on a blushworthy sexy show but can be shockingly prim behind the scenes. (Look at Ramstress Mariah Carey.) A Scorpio ex of mine once popped in his favorite porno to spell out his wishes. Unfortunately, our fantasies did not align and the relationship promptly ended.

So can a Scorpio man remain faithful and monogamous? Absolutely. Yes. But if you’re the type who wears miniskirts in public then swaddles herself in a granny robe when you get home, the odds are not stacked in your favor. You’ll have to tend to your sex goddess to keep him intrigued. Sign up for that pole dancing class (irritatingly trendy though it may be), forget to wear panties on date night, and be ready to take a tantric retreat in Thailand on a moment’s notice.

Not up for all that “extra” work? Well, you might want to try a simpler sign. Otherwise, you could just find your man in the tabloids before you’ve had a chance to say “honeymoon.”

Do you see the number 1111 in uncanny proportions? This phenomenon actually started for us AstroTwins right after September 11th. We were both living in New York City when the towers fell and had just started writing our first astrology column for “Teen People” magazine. In the wake of the tragedy, New Yorkers had little choice but to grapple with questions about mysticism, mortality, and what happens to the soul when it leaves the Earth plane.

Almost daily we would glance up and see 11:11 or 1:11 on the clock. Our microwave would have stopped at 1:11. The address on the Time Warner building where “Teen People” resided was 111 51st St. Meetings would be in Suite 111 or 1111 so many times that we couldn’t help but give pause.

We started doing research. There was no Google back then, but search engines turned up some fascinating sites like nvisible.com and others that talked about “lightworkers” and the link between 2012 and 11:11. We’ve compiled some of that info for you in this article: http://tinyurl.com/as1111

Since today is 11/10 and tomorrow is 11/11 we thought we’d direct you to this information. Hope you find it as fascinating as we do.

Neptune–the planet that governs secrets, hidden agendas, psychological healing, and spiritual growth–ends an elusive five month retrograde this Wednesday. Issues we’ve been sorting out behind the scenes are ready to be discussed openly. There’s nothing more inspiring and uplifting than a true survivor story now. If you’ve been to hell and back, stop condemning yourself for “mistakes,” and start seeking group support, or celebrating the strength you’ve built through the experiences. These lessons have not been in vain.

Divinely timed with the cosmos is Rihanna’s candid interview with Diane Sawyer. scheduled to air on “Good Morning America” (ABC) this Thursday, November 5. The Barbados-born singer is a Pisces, the sign associated with Neptune, so we expect this interview will be an especially potent one. She will reveal publicly (for the first time) the details of her violent relationship with Taurus Chris Brown.

For more on the interview: http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/rihanna-speaks-diane-sawyer-abc-exclusive/story?id=8975618

Countdown to celebration! Only three more days til’ Saturn exits Virgo ending a restrictive phase that began in September 2007. We’ve all plowed through Cosmic Boot Camp since then, being forced to address the sloppy areas in our lives and fine tune them with the precision of an Air Force One pilot.

Yes, Saturn in Virgo is all about the details. Its lesson was once of great importance: through structure there is freedom. Through simplicity there is room to appreciate luxury. On October 29, Saturn will move on to Libra (check back with us then and we’ll tell you all about it). Saturn in exalted in Libra, meaning it’s at its most powerful station of all the signs. This phase lasts until October 6, 2012, marking a period of growth through beauty, relationships, peaceful accord, and strategic alliances. Though Saturn’s lessons are never easy (think of them as growing pains), they’ll be a lot less intense than they were these past two years.

In these final few days of Saturn in Virgo, make sure you take the following lessons with you into the next phase of growth. Here’s the nugget of wisdom for each sign:
Aries: getting on a steady routine with assignments and work

Taurus: removing dramatic antics from your love life

Gemini: understanding the importance of a well-kept home; standing still!

Cancer: communicating clearly and openly (especially with siblings and coworkers)

Leo: budgeting, owning your power over money

Virgo: initiating projects, asserting your vision, letting yourself dream big!

Libra: healing from psychological pain instead of sweeping it under the rug

Scorpio: networking, expanding your circle of contacts, working with a team

Sagittarius: adding structure to your career; playing “The Man’s” game; healing daddy issues

Capricorn: being unabashedly honest about your vision and feelings; not having to fit into society’s approved image of who you should be

Aquarius: Allowing intimate feelings to melt your logical defenses; investing in yourself for the long-term; healing real estate troubles

Pisces: Maturing your vision of a romantic relationship.

Oh. No. Not. Another. Bon. Bon. The Sun winds down its sugarcoated tour of Libra this week urging us to indulge in the sweet, sweet nectar of a Hallmark moment (or three). Mercury and Venus are also groovin’ along through Libra, pumping us up with courage. Declarations of love should not be withheld. (Call him already, wouldya?!) The bravado’s not gonna last forever. By the time this week ends, the reigns will be passed to spicy, scintillating and secretive Scorpio. Before you lose your nerve, take a cue from our childhood friend Norman and just put it out there already!

Strap on the booster packet and rocket towards your dreams. It’s officially “me time” for every single one of us. Go-getter Mars enters Leo today for a rare eight month stint. Normally, the red planet (which is said to rule our drive, ambition, and warrior nature) hangs out in a sign for around eight weeks. So, this is definitely a rare occurrence–and one that’s not to be wasted.

Leo’s energy pushes us out onto life’s playground to build those proverbial sandcastles. Remember the days when you knew for certain that you could be anything from an astronaut to the President of the United States? That wide-eyed optimistic spirit permeates the air for the next six months. (No coincidence, groundbreaking Prez Barack Obama is born under the hope-fueled sign of Leo.) Creative flourishes and romantic subplots are a must in all that we do.

Here are the areas that Mars makes red-hot for you in the next eight months. This is not a passive planet, mind you. If you want to reap new results, you’ll have to pass a few tests along the way. Willpower and determination are must-haves in your toolbox. Press on!

Aries: Independent projects, romance, pregnancies, gaining fame, taking creative risks
Taurus: Family stability, home life (renovating, relocating, etc), nutrition
Gemini: Media projects, becoming known on the local scene, expanding knowledge base
Cancer: Financial planning, building a solid base, gaining self-confidence
Leo: Self-awareness, solo projects, making a name for yourself, assertiveness
Virgo: Spiritual growth, working with guides (coaches, agents, etc), healing
Libra: Working with groups, humanitarian projects, gaining popularity and recognition
Scorpio: Making impressive business connections, family stability, career promotions
Sagittarius: Media projects, international travel, entrepreneurial ventures
Capricorn: Lump sums of money like commissions and inheritances, intense sexual chemistry
Aquarius: Romantic relationships, business partnerships, careers in fashion, beauty & the law
Pisces: Health kicks, volunteering, locking in steady work, financial stability

Jupiter, the planet of luck and expansion turns direct today after a four month retrograde. Our grandiose plans may have gotten slightly derailed since June 15th, sending us back to the drawing board to strengthen and fine tune our dreams. Now, enough research and internal reflection has been done to fill both a think tank and a Betty Ford clinic. We’re ready to take flight and apply our knowledge, trusting in its integrity and truth.

While this affects all twelve signs, the most strongly affected are Sagittarians (who are ruled by Jupiter) and Aquarians (since Jupiter is traveling through Aquarius this year).

Here’s where your sign can expand once again–and where you’ll find good fortune:
Aries: Working with groups and teams; organizing humanitarian projects, online businesses
Taurus: Establishing yourself with career and family, project leadership
Gemini: Travel, publishing, entrepreneurial ventures, cross-cultural relationships
Cancer: Intimate relationships, commission-based jobs
Leo: Romantic relationships, business partnerships, legal affairs
Virgo: Healthy routines, medical dealings, efficiency, job searches
Libra: Romantic and creative self-expression, stage performances, children, pregnancies
Scorpio: Home (renovating, relocating), relationships with female relatives, work with women
Sagittarius: Entrepreneurial and online ventures, especially locally-based ones
Capricorn: Budgeting, healthy eating, daily routines
Aquarius: Personal projects, assertiveness, showing your true self to the world
Pisces: Mystical exploration, setting boundaries, healing, working with a large and charitable enterprise, creative ventures (especially poetry, dance, and music)

It’s been rumored (and in some cases, proven) that Halloween is an excuse for women to tart it up in skimpy costumes and unveil our suppressed sexuality. Hey, world, cut us a break. We’d love more than one day of the year to safely express a  full range of options for our necklines and hemlines. Unfortunately, human evolution has not caught up with every Neanderthal out there. So, Halloween it is for us. (Look, don’t touch…unless we say so.)

The 2009 cosmic lineup practically demands that we channel Lady Gaga’s pantsless pluck.  The Sun is always in Scorpio on October 31st–the zodiac’s official sexpot–which might just explain that whole rumor a bit…The moon (which changes position annually) will be in brazen Aries this Halloween, kicking up our desire to shock and stand out from the crowd. It’s all about competition; push the envelope!

To help you lock in first prize at that costume contest we’ve put together a sign-by-sign Halloween Costume guide with our partners and pals at mylifetime.com. You can even win $100 for posting a photo of your craziest costume ever: bonus!

Do you know all the steps to Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” dance (or should you learn them posthaste)? Do you have arms that rival Michelle Obama’s and the conviction to carry off her strong-willed charm? Has enough time passed to safely dust off your Britney Spears’ plaid miniskirt and still be original? Get the jumpstart right here, folks, and let the cutting, stitching, and shopping begin!  http://www.mylifetime.com/astrology/horoscopes/halloween-costume-ideas-for-your-sign?sign=virgo