Aries (March 21-April 20)
Early this week, a close friend or relative may be critical or socially judgmental. Group events will be draining. Expect others to be withdrawn and distrustful of new information. Stay involved but refuse to openly discuss private matters. Before Wednesday, loved ones will need a strong display of sensitivity and loyalty. Later this week, watch for a key financial improvement. Long-term budgets, partnerships and quick sources of income will work in your favor.
Taurus (April 21-May 20)
Younger friends or family members may be sensitive and temperamental this week. Key issues involve romantic disappointment or last-minute social delays. Over the next few days, expect group dynamics or social expectations to shift. At present, close friends may focus on long-term social alliances. Avoid minor power struggles. This isn’t the appropriate time for proud displays or public confrontations.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Social events and family gatherings will be productive this week. After a brief period of thoughtfulness or social withdrawal, a fresh wave of involvement, interest and group identity is due to arrive. Over the next few days, explore all social openings and romantic proposals. Loved ones will welcome the change. Thursday through Saturday, rest and avoid the bold, self-involved types.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Over the next few days, facts, figures or calculations may be important. Watch home finances or private investments carefully for mistakes or forgotten commitments. Although home security is increasing, minor details and revised daily duties may be annoying. Expect added tasks or costly renovations. Documents may also be affected. Thoroughly study rules and limits. After Friday, social promises are valid. Watch for friends and lovers to be brutally honest.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Subtle hints from friends or relatives are on the agenda this week. At present, loved ones may be sensitive or distrustful of new proposals. Areas affected are financial requests, rare social alliances or delicate career negotiations. Business opportunities are expanding, but they must do so at an appropriate pace. Carefully consider all options. After Wednesday, romantic discussions will be intense. Quickly find common ground and a new understanding.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Romantic intentions and long-term family plans will be made obvious. Before midweek, expect both lovers and close relatives to openly discuss future goals. This is a positive time to search out greater emotional commitments. Expect security and romantic intimacy to steadily increase. Single Virgos can expect a wave of creative thinking, flirtation and romantic awareness. Stay alert to new possibilities. The social rules are changing.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)
Emotional decisions or family negotiations may be frustrating before midweek. Minor disputes or subtle tensions will be annoying. All passes quickly. Pace yourself and watch for a valid change of attitude. Late Wednesday, financial and family responsibility increases. Expect loved ones to propose revised schedules or shared duties. After Thursday, follow your first instincts and explore a new romantic interest. Passion attraction and renewed confidence are featured.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)
This week, friends and relatives may view highly emotional issues as practical or mundane. Don’t be derailed. Recent changes in family or social roles may cause loved ones to need extra time to make peace with yesterday’s mistakes. Emotional security and predictability may be key issues. In the coming weeks, expect disjointed progress but worthwhile gains. After Saturday, reflect on future plans. New ground rules or agreements may be needed.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Late Tuesday, friends and romantic partners may disagree on important social events or family plans. Group schedules, invitations or social alliances may be key influences in close relationships. For the next few days, expect loved ones to be moody and self involved. Avoid social discussions and conflicts. This is not a good time to press for revealing responses or final answers. After Friday, physical health returns. Expect increased vitality and optimism.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)
Home comforts and minor family changes will be productive before midweek. Expect loved ones to suggest fresh routines, fast revisions or new home duties. Let others take the initiative in home matters. At present, emotional direction and daily planning are best left to those with the most time invested. Over the next few days, watch financial documents carefully. Hidden restrictions or time-sensitive clauses may soon be at issue.
Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)
Bank records and official documents from large agencies may require special attention. Expect a bothersome wave of business mistakes and annoying financial delays to arrive. Be prepared to defend your actions or recent ideas. Authority figures may request detailed explanations or secondary documents. After Wednesday, a friend or relative will be introspective. Don’t push for fast answers. Private romantic decisions may be at issue.
Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)
Late Tuesday, a close relative may be frustrated concerning recent financial disappointments or delayed business decisions. Workplace pride, newly proposed projects and social acceptance may be key. Don’t expect clear explanations or reliable answers. By early next week, a new attitude and social outlook will emerge. Allow loved ones extra time to adjust to changing daily roles and difficult social circumstances and all will be well.
If Your Birthday is This Week … Love and romantic fulfillment will be a top priority. Many Scorpios are ending a particularly draining period of miscommunications between loved ones. Passionate encounters and renewed faith in long-term relationships will be strong themes in the coming months. Expect others to leave misgivings, doubts and vague promises in the past. Early next year, look also for a fast reversal of business or financial plans. Sudden promotions, new assignments or key money decisions are all accented.
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