This week the full moon is called the harvest moon because it's closest to the autumnal equinox, Sept. 23. A day later, the sun moves into Libra, that most equable of signs (or is that ambivalent, justice-seeking yet chaos-loving? Those of you who know a Libra know exactly what I mean, ahem.) In any event, keywords are "hectic" and "hurried." Say yes to everything, especially you fire-sign folks and Virgos. Why? Because the rest of us feel so good hearing yes from you! But just remember that Mercury is still retrograde, which means matters relating to communication (and answering machines and cell phones) are disinclined to work the way they should.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 Waxing moon in Aquarius. The third day of an Aquarian moon, and we've heard all the madcap schemes we need to. Exaggeration has been the theme this week, hasn't it? Fortunately, Aquarius makes a point of showing how entertaining exaggeration can be. Leo, you may be lost and lonely but still independent. Maddening, aren't you? VOC 9:35 p.m. to 12:18 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19 Waxing moon in Pisces. A marvelous moon for making surrealistic art, collage, or "potions." Pisces, you know how you get tuned in? The next two days are like that, although frustrating for March 3 through 8 fish, who aren't being heard. Scorpios may be profligate in love – endearingly, irresistibly so. Enjoy! Virgos, don't run afoul of the bossy females who know less than you do.

Friday, Sept. 20 Waxing moon in Pisces. Deadlines are meaningless; discipline is no reward. Pisces are vulnerable but self-sufficient. Cancers have insight into other people's relationships. Can you solitary crabs take solace in that? Geminis, loose lips sink relationships (this isn't just romance). But Taureans and Capricorns make everything grow.

Saturday, Sept. 21 Full moon in Pisces/Aries. The Nez Percé called this the "salmon spawning" moon. Rewards for swimming upstream are great indeed. Pisces, you want to spend money like Niagara wants to fall. Amour for Taureans and Leos could be less fulfilling than hoped; good thing there's shopping and food, right? Sagittarians, the weekend gets better – just let it unfold. VOC 6:36 a.m. to 9:11 a.m.

Sunday, Sept. 22 Waning moon in Aries. The urge to start that overdue home project is overwhelming. (Painting the inside of closets, perhaps?) More fun to experiment with barbecue, especially new marinades. Aries, keeping busy is keeping sane, but you're in danger of making promises you couldn't possibly keep. Watch your tendency to do that when the moon is in Capricorn and Cancer. Libras, forgive yourselves for being scattered today and tomorrow – reliability starts on Wednesday.

Monday, Sept. 23 Waning moon in Aries. Great day to stop a habit or behavior, especially for earth-sign people who should be having an upsurge in willpower this month. Aries, this is your day: share ideas, listen if you must, but make sure you're heard by all who matter. Cancers, this is your month, but perhaps not your day – you be the ones who listen. VOC 7:29 p.m. to 9:55 a.m.