Your Stars This Week for February 24, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 24th, 2013

The coming week is likely to see the vast majority of individuals adjusting to what seem like new rules -- when, in fact, there is nothing new about them at all! What is happening, of course, is that there has been a growing rift between one's perception of the world at large, and the way the world has really been evolving -- resulting in a disconnect. It's time to close that gap, to repair that disconnect, and to get back on track -- for most people -- and it will seem this week as if the rules have changed. It's not so much the rules, but what is required by circumstances that have been increasingly misinterpreted.

This week, there is a serious risk of overcomplicating things -- and those who do overcomplicate matters, be it at home or at the workplace, are likely to find themselves battling a current that grows stronger and more dangerous every day. Those who stick to the simple things have a marked advantage this week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll receive a few important offers this week, but only one shows any real potential for you -- and you know which it is. (April 5-April 19) -- Things are looking up, and you can look forward to increased productivity -- and fun, too!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You've been dedicating a great deal of time and effort to a project that is not really yours; it may be time to put an end to it. (May 6-May 20) -- Others may doubt that your ideas will pan out as you expect, but your patience -- and will -- are sure to pay off.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be waiting to hear the news from afar that will affect you in the months to come. You can't make firm decisions without that information. (June 7-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to take decisive action, and to stop another's attempts to derail you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be invited to join an effort that is far more philanthropic than it seems on the surface. You have a lot to offer. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to do a great deal on your own this week that is usually considered worthy of a group effort.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- What appears easy to you is likely to be quite difficult this week, and vice versa. The decisions you make may surprise family members. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time to change course. Delays this week can only serve to threaten the outcome.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Policy and productivity may not be in sync this week; you'll be fighting to get things done while officials insist they be done differently. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's the results that really count this week, and you needn't worry about how others will react to your methods.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll find yourself getting more and more involved in another's affairs as the week progresses -- but is this really good for you? (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You'll have a few important questions to ask this week, and they must be asked in the proper order, too!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Trying to do things in a random, haphazard manner can only serve to set you back days or weeks. Follow the rules; prioritize! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You have the feeling that this may be your last real chance to get a certain thing done; don't pass it up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It's a good week for you to clarify some hazy issues at home; you've been working toward the right goals, but without real support. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though all the important things are happening in the next room. Get in there!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The start of something big can be enjoyed with friends and family, or alone -- and there is much to be said for both choices. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The earlier each day begins, the better your chances of accomplishing what is expected of you this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Things will seem to make sense to you this week only after you have received all pertinent info and taken the time to assess it closely. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Luck is likely to play an important roles in your week -- but it's no substitute for skill.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have failed to find your footing until very recently, and this week you'll start to make more significant progress in all areas. (March 6-March 20) -- You may feel as though you've gotten the short end of the deal -- but improvements are on the way.

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Your Stars This Week for February 17, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 17th, 2013

The coming week is likely to develop in such a way that those with the most positive, progressive attitudes are given the advantage -- and when the time comes, they will be able to name their own rewards in many cases. Indeed, the greatest possible reward for maintaining a positive outlook is the ability to accomplish that which is most desired. For the upbeat, the forward-thinking and the optimistic, hard work this week is almost guaranteed to produce the desired results. Those who do not share such an attitude or outlook are not destined to fail, surely -- but the odds against them may be greater throughout the week.

Some may find that those ideas that had previously been met with skepticism, or even outright laughter, can prove the most productive this week -- though there must always be a steady foundation in order for such ideas to come to fruition in a lasting way.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Those who are most admired may, this week, provide a certain amount of disappointment -- and you'll be in a position to pick up the slack. (April 5-April 19) -- The behavior of a loved one may be unusual this week, prompting you to investigate. Respect boundaries!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Take things one at a time this week and you should be able to avoid that feeling of being in over your head. (May 6-May 20) -- Someone close to you is willing to up the ante, keeping this lively and competitive. You can win this one!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may think that you can't have too much of a good thing -- but this is simply untrue, and the events of this week are sure to prove it. (June 7-June 20) -- You're in a position that will allow you to speak your mind without endangering your reputation in any way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may not behave entirely according to the rules this week when you hear what has been going on behind your back. (July 8-July 22) -- Those who know you well know just how you can react when you are wronged in a certain way -- and it may happen this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not agree with the experts or pundits, and before the week is out you are likely to have an audience eager to hear why. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- The dreams you have this week may actually shock you and inspire you in turns. Both reactions are valid.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be in charge of gathering a team to accomplish something that many think is impossible. Your ideas push the envelope. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll be learning from a glimpse into your own past this week -- but take care you don't get stuck there!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may react in a way that takes others by surprise this week when you get word of words or actions that go against your own expectations. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Others are waiting for you to provide detailed instructions; do it soon, or they can't do what you've asked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have what it takes to reinvent yourself successfully this week, if that's what is required. If it's not required, it's not recommended. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You know what's coming your way this week, and you know that you're going to have to face it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You must be ready to face consequences of your actions that are in no way what you have been expecting; they may, in fact, be better! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are not able to avoid everything negative this week, but you can turn much of it to your advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Are you in a position to share freely what you learn this week? By sharing it, you make the best possible use of it. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A personal situation arises this week that demands more of you than you may feel is possible -- at first.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may wonder how you could possibly be deserving of the kinds of things that come your way this week -- negative and positive. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may have to share what you had hoped would be yours alone this week -- but sharing can yield unexpected rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Disagreements may arise this week from situations that are designed to foster the opposite -- but some partners may be inflexible. (March 6-March 20) -- You're waiting for something to be done before moving on to that irresistible opportunity that beckons.

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Your Stars This Week for February 10, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 10th, 2013

The coming week is likely to require a greater focus on balance and equilibrium for many individuals; otherwise, many events could possibly knock them off their feet. It's not so much that there are surprises in store -- though there are, certainly -- but rather that what transpires this week is likely to have a more immediate impact in a way for which it is almost impossible to prepare. That's the reason why it's so important for one to be standing squarely on two feet at all times. There's much to be said for the ability to hop, skip and jump, for such navigation can prove beneficial -- but this week standing tall and solid is a real plus.

On at least three occasions this week there may be a fuss made over something that needn't attract such attention -- but the fact that it does means that it will be something that one must deal with for longer than anticipated. What happens is, in large part, less important than how others react to it.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can get away with more than expected this week simply by being confident -- and letting your brash side have a little free rein. (April 5-April 19) -- You must be prepared to spend a little more time on a project that you thought would be finished in no time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're trying to figure out something that has held others in thrall for quite some time. You hold the key, even if you aren't aware of it. (May 6-May 20) -- Take the time to assess your situation with great care -- before swinging into action, if possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be tempted to relive an episode that taught you a great deal about yourself -- but any new lessons aren't likely to be as positive. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have to make one or two last-minute adjustments this week as a result of a chance encounter.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You have what it takes to attract just the right kind of people to a new project -- but you're going to have to assemble a team with care. (July 8-July 22) -- Someone is likely to compel you to make a promise you know will be difficult to keep this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You're likely to meet someone this week who makes you feel differently about a great many things -- and who challenges you in many new ways. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to find yourself competing with someone who forces you to dig deeper than you have before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are those who believe you are only "faking it," but this week you can put them in their place as you achieve a new level of authenticity. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you have assumed for a long time is likely to be shattered in a way that has you both surprised and relieved. Much can be different this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- That which has been missing can be found; you may not want to reach further than you have before, but circumstances will require it. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You are concerned about maintaining control -- but this week, the important things are likely to control you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been operating under a few key assumptions that are likely to be dispelled this week. Focus on what you know you know! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Now is no time to make someone do something that seems out of place or out of character. Play it cool this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Give yourself more time to do the things that you usually do without thinking; this week, you'll require more in the way of moral support. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself waiting, waiting, waiting for something that is actually in someone else's hands entirely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Putting another's needs ahead of your own this week will actually enable you to assess your needs more accurately than usual. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you have been on the sidelines long enough; this week, you'll have the chance to take the field.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have trouble telling a loved one just what he or she needs to hear -- though you know that you will when necessary. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Style and substance can combine this week in a way that allows you to score big points at the workplace.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- There's no accounting for taste, and this week you must avoid taking personally any suggestion that your taste is not what it should be. (March 6-March 20) -- You may not know what to make of another's overtures early in the week; adjustment may be necessary.

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