Your Stars This Week for October 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 11th, 2015

The coming week will demand of many individuals a willingness to face fears head-on -- and some of those fears are likely to be deep-seated and quite formidable. Those who have found themselves unable to move forward because of doubts and insecurities will find that the ability to look them square in the face will provide a new level of confidence that is beneficial in virtually all situations, both personal and professional. Some will find themselves facing the familiar; some will run head-on into something new and quite startling; and some will be dealing with both, often simultaneously. In all cases, progress can be made by remaining centered, with both feet planted firmly on the ground.

Mistakes that are confessed and undone can provide just the right level of learning to move forward at a healthy pace for some time to come. And yes, most mistakes can indeed be undone under these stars! As the days progress, trust among friends is likely to increase.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You don't want to give any guarantees, perhaps, but it is quite likely that you'll do everything you're expected to do ahead of schedule. (April 5-April 19) -- Something you thought you'd never do is likely to be on the schedule. You may have to make a quick decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Take care not to add fuel to the fire at home. You'll want to take a calm and steady approach to all key situations. (May 6-May 20) -- You can get more than you bargained for -- and consider yourself more than lucky. A rival begins making plans.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll have a choice to make that affects all those under your care, but you may be reluctant to disappoint anyone at home. (June 7-June 20) -- You should be able to reverse a past mistake, but someone close to you doesn't want you to forget all that occurred.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have to work hard to keep things straight as the details are obscured by competing perceptions. (July 8-July 22) -- You may get yourself into hot water by acting on impulse when you should instead do everything according to plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll find yourself stopping and starting all week long, for reasons that may not be clear to you. Things become clear later on. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- An attempt to combine business and pleasure is likely to result in heightened tension on the home front.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not able to make a firm decision until you have more information that may be quite difficult to come by. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may be tempted to insinuate yourself into a situation that is not at all your business. Don't let that temptation get the better of you!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may be surprised by the emotional tenor of many situations. You will want to bolster your strength and courage. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to be caught up by someone younger and less experienced than you. He or she has a great deal of enthusiasm!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Pay attention to notes and reminders. You may react to someone's decisions in a less than supportive way -- at first. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to learn something that someone can teach you quickly. Lessons learned can be learned permanently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have a meeting or rendezvous coming up that you cannot afford to miss. You may have to adjust your schedule. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may not fully understand the instructions you've been given, but you will soon put two and two together.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself in a winner-take-all situation before the week is out. What happens as a result affects you for some time. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You have your eye on the prize, but there may be one or two obstacles standing in your way. Overcoming them can be a snap!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be suffering from buyer's remorse before the week is out. Take care that you haven't done anything that cannot be undone! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may not win the reactions that you are hoping for. Still, you'll have good reason to stay the course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A difficult situation is certainly not impossible, but how you approach it will make all the difference. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself sneaking up on a desired goal, but when the time comes, you'll be able to make an aggressive jump at it.

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Your Stars This Week for October 04, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 4th, 2015

The coming week will see many individuals putting certain plans on hold in order to address unexpected developments and situations that take immediate priority. This doesn't mean that those plans must wait a long time to be revived; on the contrary, in most cases, the delay or detour should be very brief, allowing most people to return to their favored endeavors before the week is out. In those cases where the wait is longer, so much will be happening in the interim that it should seem as if time is passing quickly until plans can be put back into motion. Chance encounters may figure prominently in most everyone's affairs; such will be the role of luck and fate.

The success of one individual will depend in large part upon the success of another, and this interconnectedness is likely to be important throughout the week. Anyone who is too protective of his or her own work will surely miss out on other opportunities.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- It's important for you to know precisely where you are headed, not just how you will get there. Be focused and specific. (April 5-April 19) -- Your tendency will be to do certain things in rather old-fashioned ways, but not everyone will appreciate what it is you're really trying to accomplish.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to retrace your steps toward midweek in order to make a conscious link between the past, present and future. (May 6-May 20) -- Any obstacles you face are there for a reason, and it's one you can uncover if you look hard enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may discover that not everyone is supporting you equally. Some around you may actually prefer a different game plan! (June 7-June 20) -- You'll be tempted to compare yourself to someone you admire, but this week's developments may skew things in his or her favor temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may discover that something you've been doing for quite some time really isn't good for you or others. Make a change! (July 8-July 22) -- You must be more realistic about what you want and how you will acquire it. Be prepared to accept certain restrictions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Don't put off that which can and should be done. It will be a busy few days, but you'll be glad you went to the trouble. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's a good week to open your home to those who have assisted you in your efforts of late. The social scene can bring you much more than mere relaxation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're not likely to say no to those who are asking you to go above and beyond, since you know you will come through! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's a busy week, but you can do much to prepare for a coming lull in the action. Family members are eager for a reunion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- It may fall to you to take charge of a situation that you must study carefully to understand. Others need to follow your rules! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to make a few quick internal adjustments before you can progress according to plan.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be facing one or two stubborn obstacles that mean you're in for some slow going. You may ask who is in charge. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You're facing a bigger responsibility than expected. Someone close to you is relying on you in a new way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The position you find yourself in reveals much that was formerly hidden from view, but this brings with it certain dangers. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to be much clearer when it comes to demonstrating what you stand for -- and why.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may not fully appreciate what lies before you until someone who has been in your shoes shares his or her experiences with you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The true meaning of a certain situation lies deep beneath the surface, but you'll uncover it if you are persistent and patient.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Something may be weighing on you. Explore options that allow you to let go of a burden you've been hanging on to for quite a while. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You'll come to a deeper appreciation of another's situation, thanks to a surprise encounter that reveals the truth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're relying a great deal on those working with you, but you may be expecting more from them than they can deliver. (March 6-March 20) -- You're going to have to face the truth head-on, without flinching. What you discover can give you strength and stature.

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Your Stars This Week for September 27, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | September 27th, 2015

The coming week will require of most individuals a higher level of cooperation than has recently been the norm. This, in turn, will require greater understanding and empathy than many are used to. Only through such understanding can people really come together and work toward a specific common good. Indeed, those who are able to walk in another's shoes will benefit most and should be able to accomplish a great deal -- provided, of course, that they resist any temptation to do things completely on their own. Only teamwork will really pay off, despite any views to the contrary; there is strength in numbers, and a higher level of accomplishment is possible as a result.

An emotional undercurrent cannot be ignored; indeed, emotions both hot and cool will figure prominently in nearly everyone's affairs, even though they may not be clearly on display. No one should make the mistake of thinking that feelings cannot be hurt; they can and will be. It's what happens as a result that is most important.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- The simplest thing -- a look, a gesture, a word -- can send you in an unexpected direction. Keep track of all developments. (April 5-April 19) -- The way you react to the unexpected will speak volumes, and those near you will be able to help you adjust.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You and a partner can work on a problem from two separate angles and come to the same conclusion by week's end. Share all information. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not be able to drop what you are doing to tend to a recurring personal situation, but the time will come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't have to let interruptions keep you from reaching your goals. Your ability to juggle your affairs serves you well. (June 7-June 20) -- You're likely to receive assistance from someone who knows what you're going through, even if you don't ask for it.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll want to make choices that open doors to more choices; don't limit yourself by favoring only the obvious. (July 8-July 22) -- You mustn't pretend to know what someone else is going through, but you can surely be there to help when help is asked for.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Others will notice that look in your eye; you have something going on that you don't want them to know about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can offer much in the way of advice and counsel, but hands-on, material assistance isn't your cup of tea.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You will benefit from taking a second look at a certain key issue. Family members are aware of your current difficulties. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Not everything should be taken at face value, but not everything has a hidden meaning, either. Trust your instincts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Others may pretend, but you have to play honestly and openly. Any attempt at deception is likely to backfire on you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You already know what it's like to deal with a stubborn situation, and one of the most stubborn is soon to arise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Don't abandon existing strategies; instead, make a few subtle changes that increase efficiency and productivity. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in a difficult position that promises no easy way out. Try adopting a more stoic attitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You won't be able to avoid attracting attention, but you can avoid falling prey to those who would try to derail you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You will be introduced to a new situation that requires you to learn something very quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Questions that seem the most complex will be answered in the simplest possible ways. Do what you can to avoid the rumor mill. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Though the week may open on a negative note, you can turn things around quickly and make the best of all developments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- See if you can talk someone else into accompanying you into the lion's den. The odds favor a cooperative effort. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're not likely to be as well off as you were at the end of last week, but this needn't dissuade you from planned endeavors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A realistic approach is recommended. Don't let anyone tell you that things are not as they seem to be; your senses are keen! (March 6-March 20) -- Everyone around you knows what you bring to the table, and all are eager to have you take a more active role.

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