Aries (March 21 - April 19) Not everyone has your ability to be assertive. So it might be up to you to ask for the check, query what time the dinner party starts or seek out a store clerk so you can finally buy the linen tablecloth of your dreams. Get to it!
Taurus (April 20 - May 20) So you don't eat meat, but you do eat dairy. How much of a difference are you making to the environment? Don't overanalyze the situation. Every little bit helps, and forcing yourself to make a change with gritted teeth means it probably won't stick.
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Not every day can be perfectly planned. So you forget to bring your lunch or leave those reusable shopping bags in your bike basket. Just reuse or recycle the takeout containers you get at lunch and you'll salve your conscience.
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) You're not the type to lose your temper -- you internalize instead. But if someone forgets that you wanted an arugula salad, not spinach (even though you wrote it down and asked nicely), say something instead of swallowing your irritation.
Leo (July 23 - August 22) Parsley is more than a garnish on a plate -- it's also the basis for many delicious sauces, has terrific effects on your health, and is a great addition to soups, stews and salads. So think twice before you toss any excess on the compost heap.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Not everyone thinks about food with the fervor that you do. It's hard to get folks who don't have a natural enthusiasm for trying different kinds of cheese to get on the bandwagon, so don't. Enjoy your interests and let them enjoy theirs.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Hot mulled cider, mulled wine, hot buttered rum -- all kinds of autumnal and wintery drinks are appealing to you. Considering that they're packed with all kinds of curative and health-giving spices like cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, they're a great indulgence right now.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Today you find classic cooking shows extremely soothing. There's nothing like setting in and watching Julia Childs and Jacques Pepin work their way through classic French and American cooking to restore your faith in food.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Human food can be very beneficial for our animal companions -- whole grains and veggies go down surprisingly easy with doggie types, for instance. But do your research: certain foods for dogs, cats and others are definite no-nos.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Bolster your immune system as the weather changes by packing your diet with nutritional powerhouses. Sweet potatoes, lentils, onions and garlic are a great start. And don't forget the power of sea vegetables, kelp and seaweed.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) What exactly do all those words on food labels mean? What is xanthan gum and tocepherol anyways? The only way to avoid this whole conundrum is to eat as many fresh, unprocessed foods as possible -- the kind that come straight out of the ground.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) So how can you make a vegan lasagna so good omnivores will want to gobble it up? A little distance helps you gain some insight into the situation. Think about it as hard as you can, then forget it. Do something physical. The answer will come to you.
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