Oct. 10-16, 2005

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Mistaken facts and cancelled invitations are emotionally draining this week: after Tuesday, expect close friends and lovers to openly criticize group plans or predictable relationships. Over the next few days, loved ones may challenge the validity of trusted routines. Refuse to be unnerved: social agreements will soon be re-established. Friday through Sunday, family relations may be strained by lingering financial or business debts. Go slow: accurate numbers are vital.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Quotas, team accomplishment and successful contracts are now a top priority for authority figures. Before mid-week, key officials may attempt to sway the opinions of corporate leaders. Political influence and job performance are now strongly related: in the coming weeks expect minor tensions or unusual reversals of policy. After Thursday, powerful romantic feelings may emerge between friends. Stay focused: dramatic overtures and complex proposals are likely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Friends may this week disagree concerning invitations, social activities or group priorities. Monday through Wednesday, expect planned events to be quickly rescheduled. Pay special attention to private romantic overtures or rare flirtations: someone close may feel restless or emotionally exposed. After mid-week, unexpected business reversals will be draining. Ask key officials for extra time with important assignments: legal documents will require careful study.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Before mid-week, news from potential employers or business partners may arrive without warning. Rare financial opportunities will this week trigger bold discussions in the home. Family diplomacy and social timing may prove vital to success: ensure loved ones are completely informed before accepting controversial job placements. After Friday, spend extra time with trusted friends or romantic partners: your group insight and emotional support are needed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Property managers or bank officials may this week ask for detailed financial documents. Proof of legal commitments and verified signatures may also be required. After Wednesday, dedicate extra time to family discussions: loved ones may need long-term approval for controversial business plans. Offer optimism and encouragement: your words are important. Later this week, a complex dispute between friends will fade. Pace yourself: new information will soon be revealed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) A close friend or lover may soon reveal private aspirations or controversial lifestyle choices. Family planning, long-term home goals and emotional security are strong themes. Loved ones may ask for special consideration concerning delicate relationships or unusual announcements. Remain dedicated to group priorities and all will be well. After Thursday, a teacher or mentor may provide insights into the political agenda of corporate leaders. Stay alert: there's much to learn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Minor romantic or social comments may this week trigger unnecessary resentments. Choose words carefully and clearly explain all private intentions: at present, loved ones may now feel misunderstood or emotionally isolated. Later this week, family gatherings will help build confidence. Encourage long-term acceptance and group participation: in the coming weeks close friends and trusted colleagues will rely heavily on your business insight and social intuition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Messages from old friends or yesterday's social expectations will this week demand a quick response. Someone close may now need to clarify their past words, ideals or intentions. Although powerful emotions are involved, progress will be steady and reliable. Remain open and expect positive results by early next week. After Friday, a new era of career ambition and business planning arrives. Pay attention to rare or last minute opportunities: growth will be fast.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Unexpected debt or missed payments now require careful planning. Although resources may be low, expect reliable gains in the coming weeks. Financial opportunity and new assets may soon be an ongoing theme. Stay focused on daily responsibilities and ask for extra time: your needs are valid. Wednesday through Saturday accent delicate emotional negotiations with family members, lovers or long-term friends. Take time to explain your ideals: much is changing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Family divisions or minor romantic disagreements will this week provide unique insights into the private fears of loved ones. Lovers and close relatives may postpone important social plans or cancel group events. Underlying issues involve changing family loyalties, small jealousies and hidden resentments. Remain patient: clarity will soon return. After Wednesday, home repairs, renovations or large investments are highlighted. Don't hold back: financial restrictions will fade.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Romantic timing and social privacy are now vital to the success of new relationships. Some Aquarians will soon be asked to change their daily schedules or adopt special obligations. Lovers and long-term friends have your best interests in mind: offer encouragement and expect personal information to be positively utilized. Late Friday, a business official may publicly criticize the actions of a trusted colleague. Avoid group discussion: hidden tensions will soon be clarified.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Over the next few days, co-workers may purposely reveal mistaken facts or private information about a colleague. Areas of concern are financial permissions, legal requirements or past job history. Emotional outbursts may be unavoidable: remain quietly detached and verify all assumptions with written documents. After Thursday, new romantic proposals may trigger rare social tensions. Explain all motives and actions to loved ones: emotional risk is unnecessary.

If your birthday is this week: Expect key officials to soon announce dramatic workplace changes. Funding improvements and quick policy adjustments are highlighted over the next eight weeks. Make sure colleagues and managers appreciate your skills and experience: this is an excellent time to request advancements or outline creative group ideas to authority figures. After Nov. 28, watch for a quick expansion of social obligations and family planning. Planetary aspects indicate that 22 weeks of emotional isolation in key relationships will now end. Early in 2006, home security, financial access and business planning will also increase. For many Librans, romantic ideals will be challenged throughout much of the coming seven months: after Feb. 9, expect lovers and new romantic partners to push for passionate promises and reliable home commitments.

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