Astrology these days might drive you to drinking

"For the last several months, every time I sit down to write this column I am perplexed about what to write. I have the format down: Identify the themes, describe how they play out, and then offer up practical advice about how to handle the news. Or, as a good friend once said, "Ralfee's column: First paragraph — life sucks; second paragraph, life sucks; and so forth until the end, which reads, 'Here's what you can do about it. And be nice.'

Okay, on to the weekly horoscopes...

TAURUS External uncertainty could trigger internal angst, especially if you're looking for guarantees about your future. Rather than worry, stay present. If you show up in integrity, the future will take care of itself.

SCORPIO You can call your current situation a crisis of faith or you can consider it an opportunity to shift out of old mental patterns and into a new mindset. This is a no-brainer: Give up what doesn't work.

Also, this week's Psychic Dream:

TAURUS

If you get your ass in gear and delve into your rough inner currents, you will not only be rewarded with a more crystalline sense of self, but also the foundation for taking your relationships to the next level. Know who you are so you don't misrepresent yourself, then be clear so you don't have to backtrack.

SCORPIO

It's anxiety versus TLC in Scorpio-Ville, and my money is on the tender lovin' care. Your knee-jerk reactions to the unknown are in high gear this week, and you need to nurture them into submission. Instead of bullying yourself when the going gets rough, shower kindness and patience on your fraidy parts. It'll help.