At one point during the comedic film Life of Brian, set in ancient Rome, the hero Brian is working as a vendor selling snacks to spectators at a gladiator match.

"Wrens' livers," he says. "Jaguars' earlobes. Wolf nipple chips. Get 'em while they're hot."

A potential buyer turns to him and asks, "Got any nuts?"

Brian says, "I haven't got any nuts. Sorry. I've got larks' tongues. Otters' noses. Ocelot spleens."

Judging from your current astrological omens, Scorpio, I suspect you may soon be in a position analogous to the spectator. You will really want plain old basic nuts, but someone will be trying to get you to sample the wrens' livers.

My advice? Steer clear of exotic stuff you don't have an appetite for. Hold out until the nuts are available.

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