Horoscopes

ARIES:
This week's scenario is highlighted by mood fluctuations as strong as wind. You are sharp as a tack but maybe a little too sharp. Watch what you say to co-workers, because you may inadvertently offend someone. You rarely do that intentionally, but the flak you take from a small explosion could make you uncharacteristically sensitive. You may find it difficult to concentrate on anything for too long. Changes may be afoot on the home scene, or perhaps family members need placating, especially older ones. Do your best to stay on an even course, but plan to spend some time putting certain problems to rights. In this situation, the best way to nurture yourself is to nurture others. You will be able to speak tenderly. You how to soothe their own souls, often by spending money on finery for themselves or for the home. You may open your wallet and pick up something you just have to have. Tell yourself you are worth it and deserve it.

TAURUS:
This week's scenario is highlighted by a conflict over your various responsibilities. A big project at work could keep you after hours and your mate may not be too pleased at a glitch in the normal schedule. Perhaps they're not be as adaptable as you are. Smooth things out over a good dinner, maybe out. Try not to talk about money concerns if possible. Better times are ahead. Sharp words may be exchanged, possibly an older relative could express discontent with how he or she perceives you two are handling your money and other resources. Though it's not polite, you may be inclined to say, "It's our business" -- and it is. To smooth ruffled feathers, why not invite the concerned party over for a meal that shows off not only how smart you are in the kitchen, but also how clever you are about managing house money.

GEMINI:
This week's scenario is highlighted by secrets & your ability to get your way. It's not easy to put anything over on you, but someone may try to do just that. It may come in the form of a secret about someone close to you. Don't believe everything you hear, after all, who knows your friend better than you do? This week may seem like all work and no reward. The glitch that occurs may have to do with future plans for travel or just plain having fun. As for that hard work, regard it as money in the bank, because there may be a raise in your financial future. Try to negotiate the best deal you can. By week's end, the two of you will work it all out. You may decide to have less to do with the person who tried to put something over on you in the beginning. You will be able to grin and bear it, whatever it turns out to be.

CANCER:
This week's scenario is highlighted by tight schedules & celebrating. You are a force to be reckoned with, particularly in the job arena. By the magnetism of your personality alone, you could make great headway, but you are also in a mood to improvise. Your spur-of-the-moment creations really fill the bill. You'll feel like celebrating. Open that wallet and treat yourself to something sumptuous. Don't forget the other person who will be waiting to applaud you. A long hoped for raise could come through, or at least an acknowledgement by a boss or other higher-up that you are worth much more. Though you may be elated, don't let the news make you forget a promise you made about your home situation. Your mate or partner has been patiently waiting for you to deliver. Even if it takes time out of your free time, at least make a start on whatever project is involved. Let your mate know how much you appreciate their forbearance.

LEO:
This week's scenario is highlighted by romance & visions for the future & coming back to reality. You may have to let go of something or someone close to you. It will be clear to you, however, that the usefulness or viability of what you give up has gone. You'll be in the mood for romance, with someone new, someone old, or with that very special person who is always there for you. You could be like a powder keg, just waiting for something to set you off. Because you are in overdrive, the explosion could be a decisive and constructive action on a long-term work project that you are now determined to bring to a head and complete. If you are a more impulsive, however, you could really go off the deep end. You could cause yourself a big problem, involving either finances or a current romantic relationship. Think before you act.

VIRGO:
This week's scenario is highlighted by a strategic alliance with someone who may figure big in your future success. It may be a new romantic relationship, or perhaps it is business progress that is at issue. Whatever your situation, put some feeling into the encounter to show that this is not just another meeting. Be sure to follow up, whether the issue is personal or professional. You'll be glad you did. A domestic problem you thought had been solved could flare up again, with repercussions that could reverberate and disturb the peace you so much desire. You may not be able to do much about it except retrace your steps and see where something could have gone off the track. Do your best to prevent the derailment, or come up with a way to fix things permanently. A major overhaul may be needed.

LIBRA:
This week's scenario is highlighted by your enthuasium & grasp of the situation. You don't even need the push you may get from someone who wants you to wrap something up. You are pushing yourself. It cannot be all business, grab your significant other or your new sweetie and gather with the regulars at a local watering hole. Your conversation should sparkle, but don't let your overall determination make you dominate the scene. The public or professional you is in the spotlight. Though your ambition may be keen, others could be in the same frame of mind. If an obvious power play on someone's part disturbs you, act as if it has nothing to do with you. It doesn't, really. The problem is that you may have seen it coming, and now that it has come to a head, you find yourself annoyed. Just keep moving steadily along. Do not push for any meetings or conversations that were not scheduled. You could lose it without meaning to.

SCORPIO:
This week's scenario is highlighted by an extremely sensitive situation. As you pick up the vibes, be sure to separate what's real from what is simply your imagination. What is definitely true is that your mate is eager to see you and should be in an excellent frame of mind. Give him or her your best, too. Don't harp on a small thing that doesn't really matter. On the homefront, be the organizer and get creative in the bedroom. This weekend is an excellent time for sexual closeness. Isn't it great to feel totally at ease? Your work should go well, this week but by week's end, you will be ready for a change of pace. If there is someone around whom you would like to get to know better, be sure to ask him or her to join in. This person could be on a different job level from you, but that should be no problem for you. You have plenty of other topics to talk about. You might even impress him or her with how well you know your field.

SAGITTARIUS:
This week's scenario is highlighted by a small matter that you would normally pass off as "things happen" could set your temper in motion. One cause may be recent, rather impractical moves on the part of your mate or partner. Though you may be tempted to pick up the phone and tell him or her off, think it over & decide that whatever he or she did was in both your interests, so don't stay mad. Stick with the plan, whatever it is, in both your professional life and your personal life. Don't stray, no matter how hard the road may become, keep on the beaten path. A problem may erupt that you have to deal with, it could involve a friend or an older family member. Don't try going it alone. Ask for help. Your helpmate will see that there is much to be done. He or she will be not only willing, but also able to contribute to the solution.

CAPRICORN:
This week's scenario is highlighted by your ambition and someone higher up noticing your potential. It is a point in your favor if you don't exaggerate your accomplishments too much. You tend to get ahead by taking on more responsibility. Just be sure you are not encroaching on someone elses' turf. A new offer may be made to you, either from right where you are or from far away. Talk it over with your mate, because it might involve a move or relocation. Though you are in a lighthearted mood, it will be difficult to maintain your balance throughout this emotional time. You may have to cancel a date you've been looking forward to, as other matters closer to home may claim your attention. Children may cause some temporary tension. Partners, too, may not be as cooperative as usual. Not to worry, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

AQUARIUS:
This week's scenario is highlighted by a real breakthrough in your personal life. You may feel unusually high-strung. Don't allow your tension to cause you to make a wrong move or a false start. Stick with what you know, both in things and in people. Someone you've known a long time may contact you from a far distance. If possible, you should plan a reunion along with mates and partners. In your professional life, you may feel a little overworked and undervalued. Being a part of a team may not come through on a promise of help. It's a pain, but don't overreact to other's attitudes. Let your mate help you to release your tension. You'll both rest easier, when you and your partner can connect and tell each other your troubles.

PISCES:
This week's scenario is highlighted by a new project, that could quickly get all the background information you need. If you feel that you have stopped making progress, you should be willing to evaluate where you go from here. You may feel like simply ignoring it, but you can't. Spend some time looking around you, at the people you work for. Ask yourself, "Is this still what I want?" While you might not make major changes in the blink of an eye, simply acknowledging the problem is a big step forward. If it isn't work that occupies you, it may be a hunt for bargains in the house and property market. You may have a dream place in mind, but you are not going to find it without putting in some long hours of research. You may be a bit anxious about the thought of a big move, remembering what it was like last time. With plenty of lead-time and advance planning, it needn't be the chore it appears to be right now. Could it be that you are in denial about some aspect of your life? If so, that area could become your priority.