Zodiac sign, the boringly named Ophiuchus, which sounds more like a character in "Clash of the Titans" than an astrological constellation. 

Right now you're probably thinking, "What about the Scorpio tattoo on my ankle???" Well, don't rush to tattoo parlor just yet. Turns out if you follow the tropical zodiac--which is based on the seasons--nothing will change. It's the constellation-basedsidereal zodiac, popular in the Eastern hemisphere, which has shifted. 

So the next time a cheesy guy asks for your sign, you can shut him down by saying, "Well, I'm a Leo, but according to the Eastern sidereal zodiac I'm a Cancer. Either way I'm not going home with you tonight." 

I'm going to start saying I'm an "Ophiuchus" whenever someone asks me my sign. Oh, I'm getting all uptight again - that's my Ophiuchus coming out. It's the end of the month and I'm out of cash - such a classic Ophiuchus! In fact, I think from here on out we should all just pick the sign that fits us best and go with it. Write your own stars, people!

I'm sure that the guy does like you. Nobody keeps in touch with somebody for two years without any shellacking unless they do. However, it is quite possible that yes, he just wants some booty. Now there's nothing wrong with this as it is your choice whether the any boom boom shaking of the room goes down.

What do you want? Dude lives six hours away, it's not like you are looking for a relationship with him are you? Is this a guy you'd be interested in for a really long distance relationship with? These are things you need to consider before deciding if its worth it to visit. Basically, do you have expectations here? Of course, you could just ask him too. Nothing answers a question like an answer. Old Irish proverb methinks. 

This is a guy you've corresponded with for a long time and he wants to see you and spend some time with you. Can't see how that's a bad thing. In fact, it could be fun. Take a chance. Have some fun. And maybe you want some booty too. But that's your call.

Lady, buy that plane ticket or I'll buy it for you. You never know where that ticket will lead! A friend of mine (ahem, ahem) once met up with a guy she liked who lived six hours away. They had a grand time! They took turns making that six hour trip, then he moved 22 hours away. She was very sad. But a few months later, she got a new job and moved six hours the other way - then he moved back nine hours - and after many, many months, they were finally zero hours apart! Unfortunately by then, she'd fallen madly in love with a friend of his, who didn't do as much time traveling. Point is, she never would have met her new true love if she hadn't made that first trip. A relationship of a thousand steps begins with a six-hour plane ride.

Good news: there are things most guys do when they like a girl that can give them away. If a guy does one of these things, it probably doesn't mean much; if he does 4-5 of them, then there's a good chance he likes you. Not a guarantee, but a good chance. You just have to know what to look for. Most of these won't surprise you. Some might. Consider it a refresher.

He smiles at you. A lot.

He laughs at your jokes, even the crappy ones.

He defends you to others.

He asks questions about you and your life beyond the generic "How you doin'?" or "Good weekend?"

He jokes about dating you.

You catch him staring at you. Your face, that is--if he's staring at your boobs or butt, it could just mean he's perving on you.

He's awkward whenever he talks to you. The first time I talked to my wife, I walked into a parking meter. Luckily for me, she found it adorable.

Read the rest of Cary's 21-love-salute at the link above. Remember how easy it used to be to tell if a guy liked you back in 5th grade. He'd tug on your hair, tease you in public and occasionally snap your training bra. Oh wait, those are all still great ways to tell if a guy likes you.

At the moment, just keep cheering him up whenever you speak to him. He will get through it, and you have the faith that he will. That you trust him and love him and miss him. That you are so proud of him. Keep reminding him of that. Love, trust, faith and pride. That is so important.

Once he gets the address, you write. Every single day. No missing a day. No exceptions. And pen and paper writing too. Give him something he can pull out of his pack or locker and re-read over and over again. Some things are limited at times, like phone calls and e-mail for him, but mail call is still sacred, last I looked. And those letters are one of the few things that will keep him going and keep him sane.

Your instructors are not sadists, mate - well, not often - but men and women with one duty and one duty only. To make you into the best person you can possibly be. Not some mindless robot, but a proud, self-confident person who looks out for his mates more than himself. Who knows teamwork and responsibility, not as concepts to be talked about, but intimately as part of daily life. Basic is designed to get you on your way there as fast as possible. Accept the challenge. Yes, it is hard. All worthwhile things are. You will succeed.

Wow, this was the right question for the right Mystery Man. The only thing I'll add is that in times of trouble, it helps to give your love a promise that life is still waiting for him on the other side: Make it through, I'll be here when you're done and you'll never, ever, ever have to do this again. 

Music is a sacred thing for most people. Guys in particular often pride and identify themselves by the type of music they listen to; this means they also identify themselves by music they deem ridiculous or horrible. Sure, it's snobbery, it probably stems from insecurity and wanting to belong to something that is perceived as cool. We define ourselves by our music choices; it's better than defining ourselves through The Tea Party or Half Life.

That cringe you're referring to in your question is, as you say, a response to the girly flowery artists you name. I'm not saying you should hide your love for Tori Amos, Sara McLaughlin, Ani Defranco, Dixie Chicks, or the Gin Blossoms, just don't lead with that. For guys, dropping an artist name like that is a short hand for: This chick is a sappy, overly-emoting , cat loving, BRAVO addict. Frankly, that scares many a fellow.

There is a sort of "sweet spot" guys are looking for when asking you what kind of music you dig. The sweet spot, be it for rock 'n roll, or let's say, hip hop, means "guy approved," but not intimidating. Guys who rock Black Sabbath want you to like Zepplin. If they like the Stones, you should like the Beatles. If you both like the Beatles, you should prefer Paul to John. If they like Radiohead, you slike Moby. Guys who listen to Wu Tang Clan want you to like Drake. You're Nelly to his Nas.

In other words, they want to know you have taste in music, just so long as it doesn't challenge the credibility or testosterone levels of their preferred artist.

Disagree! Big time! You should never, ever alter your musical taste to "impress" a guy. I own my love for Taylor Swift mixed with JayZ mixed with Katy Perry. My boyfriend may give me a funny eyeroll when I crank the car radio - but he also secretly sings along with me. Have a sense of humor about your music and his. But never trade your taste to please a man - it's not something you'll ever get back.

That's the end of the song for this week. Thanks for playing, guys and girls!