Nov. 20-26

   ARIES (March 21-April 20) Before mid-week, expect key officials to require extra paperwork, fast revisions or a doubled effort concerning difficult projects. Avoid detailed financial documents, if possible: complex calculations will prove flawed or unreliable. Tuesday through Thursday, a friend provides unique social insights. Romantic promises, unethical triangles and group behavior may be a key source of controversy. Observations will be accurate and revealing: remain calm and ask gently probing questions.

   TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Loved ones may this week challenge your romantic choices or social habits. Don't hesitate to defend: over the next 12 days, bold family discussions may be needed to resolve previously strained relations. Although passions may be high, public criticism will soon bring lasting resolution: stay open and expect slow progress. Later this week, a rare glimpse into the financial methods or philosophy of a trusted mentor is available. Study all revelations: there's much to learn.

   GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Older friends or relatives will this week press for fast business decisions. Over the next four days, someone close may be strongly motivated to improve home security. Listen for valuable suggestions: creative ideas will soon lead to steady financial gains and revised career goals. After Thursday, romantic timing is vital to the success of long-term relationships. At present lovers and close relatives may be unusually sensitive to changed plans or revised schedules: remain flexible.

   CANCER (June 22-July 22) Business partnerships will soon offer unique pathways to success. Carefully consider all proposals: before mid-week financial risk and bold career discussions will work to your advantage. Some Cancerians may also be asked to mediate group agreements. If so, remain cautious and watch for misinformation: your wisdom will be quickly acknowledged. Friday through Sunday also highlight minor disputes between close friends. Avoid open debate, if possible: little will be gained.

   LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Rental documents and property decisions will now require detailed preparation. Avoid verbal promises and ask for written revisions: after Tuesday, authority figures may reveal complex rules or unrealistic expectations. Refuse to be unnerved. Later this week, friends and lovers will study your reaction to last-minute invitations. Cheerful optimism and quiet sensitivity will provide the desired results: group agreement and social diplomacy are now important to revitalized trust.

   VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Employment routines may be unusually scattered over the next 6 days. Calmly follow all last minute instructions and, if possible, avoid power struggles. Costly errors will soon be publicly addressed. Authority figures are now easily irritated with creative comments or suggestions. Stay quiet. Later this week, a long-term relationship may begin an intense phase of social ultimatum and bold family decision. Let others take the lead: your words may be quickly challenged.

   LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Yesterday's romantic promises will now require detailed explanation. Re-establish key ideas and let loved ones witness your devotion: before next week emotional insecurity and deep feelings of abandonment may prove bothersome. Offer your thoughts: gentle reassurance is needed. Thursday through Saturday accent rare job openings and quick financial changes. Career expansion will be a continuing theme for the next seven weeks: expect rapid growth.

   SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Group activities are highly unpredictable this week. Arrange important gatherings in advance and expect small annoyances: over the next 12 days, romantic partners may be reluctant to provide detailed or accurate social promises. Carefully consider ongoing family obligations before finalizing plans. After Friday, watch also for a close friend to privately challenge your business ideas, career expectations or financial needs. Don't confront: minor tensions will soon evaporate.

   SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Workplace instructions may this week be misleading or poorly timed. Over the next eight days, private power struggles or hidden agendas will derail established methods. Avoid public discussion and follow group habit: by early next week creative agreements will provide structure. Be patient. Wednesday through Friday highlight misinformation from friends or relatives. Social plans may be postponed. If so, ask for meaningful answers: loved ones will soon reveal complex motives.

   CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Family decisions and lifestyle choices are now almost effortless. Over the next few days, close friends or relatives may demand a reliable outline of long-term financial or business goals. Before entering into new agreements, facts and figures will be publicly debated. Don't be shy: increased security will soon be the result. After Friday, pay special attention to new attractions or minor flirtations. Many Capricorns may need to establish firm boundaries with new friends: stay alert.

   AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Romantic overtures are this week emotionally compelling and mildly unethical. Some Aquarians may now experience inappropriate flirtations from a colleague or friend. Avoid direct confrontation, if possible: moody moments and subtle attractions will soon fade. Tuesday through Friday, watch for unexpected job opportunities in the fields of publishing, media, advertising or research. Career expansion will be difficult but highly rewarding: thoroughly study all legal or financial agreements.

   PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Over the next few days, outdated business records may reveal costly mistakes. Rare partnerships or financial agreements will soon be proven unreliable. Study yesterday's legal definitions for valuable clues. Remain flexible and discuss key observations with loved ones: added advice will be helpful. After Thursday, love relationships may experience a brief but dramatic phase of emotional negotiations. Lovers and close relatives now need to vent their feelings: stay balanced.

   If your birthday is this week: Close roommates, romantic partners or loved ones will press for complex family agreements over the next five weeks. Revised schedules and creative work routines are now an ongoing theme: expect new habits to soon be firmly established. After mid-December, several months of meaningful romantic discussions arrives. Watch for key relationships to begin an era of detailed home planning and passionate sensuality. Early in 2007, social expansion will also be highly distracting: remain diplomatic and carefully consider all controversial invitations. Before Feb. 18, emotional triangles may prove draining: pay special attention to private needs of others. After mid-April, a brief but intense phase of career expansion and job opportunity arrives. Respond quickly: by May 7, new business partnerships will need to be legally defined.