Horoscope

By Lasha Seniuk

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service

(KRT)

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Before mid-week, ask close friends and trusted work mates for detailed explanations of recent group events. Social politics and revised business loyalties are now a strong theme. After Wednesday, team aspirations will quickly change: remain dedicated to short-term projects and study the past comments or controversial promises of others. Friday through Sunday also highlight outdated emotional obligations. Stay detached: unproductive friendships need to fade.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Loved ones or romantic partners may this week be socially critical or unresponsive. Take none of it personally. Over the next nine days, private family disruptions with older relatives may be a source of concern. Tuesday through Friday, a trusted colleague may ask for delicate business advice. Don't get involved: workplace politics are now best approached with caution. Later this weekend, plan cozy home events and calm family encounters: quiet moments will prove helpful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Over the next six days, social intuition and rare impressions may be unusually revealing. Areas affected are private promises, new romantic flirtations or shifting group dynamics. A long-term friend may soon wish to explore a controversial relationship. Remain diplomatic: strong opinions and quick social changes will not be easily accepted. Later this week, yesterday's business contacts or employment proposals may reappear. Don't hesitate: powerful rewards are available.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Monday through Thursday, new friends or colleagues may be overly familiar or flirtatious. Romance and sensuality are a compelling theme this week: use this time to express previously private feelings but avoid promises or commitments. Before mid-October, public affections may change without warning: stay balanced. Late Saturday, a close friend or relative may reveal complex details concerning a troubled relationship. Regrets are genuine: offer encouragement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Group communications may this week be unreliable or mildly strained: after Tuesday, expect workplace and family gatherings to be quickly disrupted by misinformation, strong opinions or vague promises. Someone close may no longer tolerated delays. Remain open to fresh ideas. Meaningful progress will arrive in the coming weeks. After Saturday, a casual friend may offer surprising overtures. Private attraction and subtle flirtation are accented: trust your first instinct.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Detailed discussions with friends or close colleagues should be avoided over the next nine days. At present, minor social mistakes and procedural errors in the workplace are easily exaggerated. Find positive ways to involve all in public planning: creative distraction, group suggestions and enjoyable social routines will soon provide relief. Friday through Sunday, a friend or relative may propose plans for relocation or extended travel. Remain cautious: new insights will soon arrive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Romantic timing is now vital to the success of long-term relationships. Over the next nine days, someone close may ask for a clear description of public intentions. Reliable promises and time schedules are a prime concern: offer concrete times, dates and figures. After Thursday, plan unique leisure activities or private encounters with loved ones. Intimacy and shared trust may now require extra attention: don't hesitate to begin key discussions or emotional negotiations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Yesterday's friends or co-workers may this week reappear. Before Wednesday, take time to absorb all subtle emotional lessons. Over the next few weeks, many Scorpios will experience a newfound awareness of repeated mistakes. Unique spiritual information is now available: study all insights and impressions for important clues. Thursday through Saturday, friends and relatives may be critical of new activities or late social invitations. Provide support: emotions may be high.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Sudden glimpses of the future may this week reveal vital business or financial information. Study the habits, ideas and subtle suggestions of friends or close colleagues: over the next nine days, private aspirations, favoritism or delicate workplace triangles may become obvious. Check with trusted or experienced co-workers for reliable tactics. Friday through Sunday, a romantic relationship may demand new negotiations. Home plans and relocation are accented: stay alert.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Long-term friendships will this week require diplomacy. After Tuesday, minor jealousies, romantic disputes or feelings of abandonment may rise quickly to the surface. Expect valuable progress in all social issues: at present, close friends need to openly challenge the confidence of new companions. Remain detached and wait for change. Wednesday through Saturday, business opportunities arrive without warning. Pay special attention to new job titles and rare promotions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Workplace relations are now scattered and unreliable. Over the next six days, expect new colleagues to provide misinformation, silly mistakes or wrongful instructions. Remain patient: before mid-October, difficult projects will require careful planning and extensive revisions. Allow mangers or trusted officials to set the pace and tone. Later this week an unexpected romantic invitation may cause controversy. Ignore criticism and trust your first impressions: all is well.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Timely reminders from close relatives may now trigger family decisions. Over the next few days, loved ones may feel pressured to bring significant change to their personal or professional lives. Daily habits and promised improvements may be a strong concern: stay focused and wait for proof before encouraging new promises. After Thursday, vivid dreams and sudden insights will prove meaningful. If so, expect long-term or outdated friendships to be a central theme.

If your birthday is this week: Romantic commitments may be re-evaluated or challenged before the end of October. Planetary alignments now indicate that time schedules, social promises and family announcements may require careful timing. Before Nov. 3, loved ones may dispute your social, romantic or lifestyle choices. Take none of it personally: over the next 12 to 14 weeks, loved ones will find it necessary to accept a new definition of your personal life. Early in 2006, social, romantic and business confidence will dramatically increase: use this time to imprint your style, wisdom and unique perspective on others. After March 18, workplace expansion may bring added responsibilities. Cheerfully accept all assignments: authority figures will soon reward your dedication.

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