Your Stars This Week for November 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 20th, 2016

The coming week will require many individuals to prepare for what's in store in ways that are different from the norm, as many activities and endeavors will demand a heightened sense of responsibility, great stamina and the ability to handle more than one emergency at a time. Working closely with the calendar will prove quite important throughout the week. Adjustments will have to be made on the fly, but these cannot be effective without a sense of confidence where scheduling is concerned. It will be wise to bring to bear a comprehensive understanding of how every little thing affects everything else. A change here will bring about change there, and vice versa! One cannot expect events to transpire exactly according to the original plan, even though the original goals can and must be met!

There is likely to be a personal component to the week's activities that is sure to raise the stakes for many. Distance will play a part: Some will want to be closer than they are to loved ones, while others may find it necessary to be farther apart for reasons both practical and personal. There is no single right answer!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You don't want others to know what you are up to until you start raking in the rewards, but you mustn't be purposely deceitful. (April 5-April 19) -- A great deal rests on your shoulders, but it's nothing that you cannot bear with grace and style.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You must keep accurate records of all you do, including what you purchase and how much you spend. You may be asked to explain at some point. (May 6-May 20) -- The powers that be seem to be working against each other; perhaps this is your opportunity to assume more control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may be unusually resistant to appeals for fairness. It's not what's being sought, but who seeks it that bothers you. (June 7-June 20) -- Two very different motives are competing for dominance. You must decide which one you stand for and will support.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may find yourself facing a major challenge, but you're prepared to defend yourself in any likely forum. (July 8-July 22) -- How you say something is likely to be more important than what you say. Throughout the week, your critics will be studying your demeanor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may realize as the week begins that someone has dropped the ball, but further examination proves that you are also somewhat to blame. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself on the outside looking in; how do you become more directly involved in matters that affect you and yours?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- There are some who have your back, surely, but your critics may speak with a much louder voice for a time. Be ready for anything! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may want to make the first move toward reconciling with someone with whom you've been on the outs for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You don't want to engage in a "he said, she said" conflict. Make sure that your encounter is based on substantive facts! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have a decision to make, but timing and inconsistent circumstances may make this more difficult than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have to take some steps that you've already taken, but now there's bureaucratic red tape to cut through. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The rules you are following may not be conducive to your best work, but you can still keep the overall level relatively high.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A technical component to what you are attempting may complicate matters; you could benefit from the help of an expert. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What you've been waiting for is about to transpire, but you cannot force the issue or make things happen prematurely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are eager to see things settle down a bit, either at home or in the workplace -- and each affects the other in its own way. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be seeking contentment in the wrong place or in the wrong way. You can adjust your thinking and come out feeling very good, indeed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The earlier you get started on a major project, the sooner you'll be able to assess the likelihood of success. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- An idea needn't be entirely new for you to get excited about it. Even the most routine notion can lead to something fulfilling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You've received a promise that you aren't sure will lead to what you most want. You may have to insist on something more. (March 6-March 20) -- Others may claim that you are working in a random, irresponsible fashion, but there is surely a method to your madness!

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Your Stars This Week for November 13, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 13th, 2016

The coming week will present numerous situations from which individuals can learn a great deal about themselves, their surroundings and the world at large -- and many of those lessons are likely to come at what seem like inopportune times. The question, however, is not one of timing, but of readiness. Even if something unexpected does occur, the fact is that many may actually be prepared for it in ways that are unseen or unsuspected -- and those are the ones who will benefit most from such events. Indeed, those who are able to look back at the week and say, "I was ready for that," will do so proudly, knowing that in spite of all the uncertainty in life, careful planning is seldom futile! Above all else, indicators tell a story wherein strength of character will lead to victory.

In some cases, nature will seem to have conspired against many hapless individuals who have put themselves at some kind of disadvantage, as all manner of otherwise routine phenomena threaten to throw everything out of whack. It is most important that personal loss be avoided: That which is highly valued must be protected at all costs!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will come to a new understanding of your own nature after someone close to you shows you a younger version of yourself. (April 5-April 19) -- You may not know how something is going to pan out, but if you keep moving forward, you'll make steady progress in any event.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- There's no time like the present! Get started as soon as you can on a project that may well bring you precisely what you most want. (May 6-May 20) -- The time has come for you to consider an option that would have been impossible not too long ago. It may be your only way out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must take care that a difference in personal style doesn't come between you and a friend. It's not worth a lasting conflict! (June 7-June 20) -- You feel as though you are ready for anything, but what actually comes is likely to challenge you in a wholly unexpected way.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Your attempt to understand what someone else is going through is likely to introduce you to a new reality that sticks with you for a while. (July 8-July 22) -- "Never" is something you must never say! Even the unlikely is likely to occur, if only to challenge your sense of the possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may be going through something that no one else can fully understand, but that doesn't mean you have to go through it alone. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be drawn to someone whose experiences are vastly different from your own. Your eyes are sure to be opened.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You'll find yourself waiting for a new development while tending to a pressing family issue. Good thing you're a multitasker! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have your hands full with a chore that was not on your list of things to do -- thanks to an unexpected development.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- What you're waiting for isn't likely to happen until you stop giving it undue attention. Let things develop organically. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You have every reason to reach out to someone who, some time ago, was a central figure in your life. Something is still sizzling between you, perhaps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- It's a good week to commune with friends who claim to understand what you've been going through recently. A new idea has you excited. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may react unfavorably to the fact that you seem to have no choice in a certain matter, but a loved one keeps you on an even keel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in no mood for trivialities. You know there are important issues to address, and that's where your head is. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be feeling precisely what a friend or loved one is feeling. Together, you can deal with almost anything that comes along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll be reintroduced to a major issue from your past, but it seems to be much more manageable than it was before. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone close to you may doubt that you're really prepared for what's coming, but you've been working hard to set things up in just the right way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to keep a record of what transpires, if only because you won't want to forget what you were able to accomplish. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A close friend is willing to go back in time with you to address an issue that has returned to haunt you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be wondering what more is required of you after taking the few steps that were unavoidable. What's coming up? (March 6-March 20) -- Keep your eyes and ears open, and you'll be able to anticipate events that may take others by surprise. This gives you an advantage.

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Your Stars This Week for November 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 6th, 2016

The coming week will see the vast majority of individuals forging agreements of all kinds with many different people over many diverse issues -- from business to recreation, from professional opportunity to quality time at home. The most important of these, however, will revolve around that age-old, time-honored institution called "love"! Indeed, love will be in the spotlight for some time to come, and even those who have considered themselves immune in the past may find they are coming under the influence of Cupid in some way that cannot be denied. It's a wonderful week for proposals -- and propositions, for those who aren't ready to make that lasting commitment. Indeed, love and passion are sure to be closely intertwined throughout this rather heated week!

Some may find that there is an unusually close link between young and old, especially where affairs of the heart are concerned. Those infatuated for the first time can certainly learn from veterans of romance who find themselves in love once more -- and vice versa. Experience is a valuable commodity, but not the be-all and end-all.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can do only so much to prevent your environment from influencing you adversely. Spend time on something that is nearly foolproof. (April 5-April 19) -- You won't want to wait too long to respond to someone's invitation. Things are shaping up very nicely, indeed!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have your mind on something that isn't really right for you. Do what you can to focus on something -- anything -- else! (May 6-May 20) -- Undoing a mistake made by someone else may prove more difficult than expected, but you have what it takes to get the work done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may not be able to keep up your usual pace, as there will be obstacles in your way that require you to slow down just a bit. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone may invite you into his or her home, and the reason for doing so may remain a mystery for a while -- though you can guess what it is!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You want something that someone else wants as well. Perhaps you can work it out so that you can both enjoy it together. (July 8-July 22) -- You are trying to convey messages in a way that allows you to remain above the fray, but this may turn out to be simply impossible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be equipped with all the tools you need, so you'll have to improvise when things get a little tougher than usual. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- It's not what you say, but how you say it that will matter most. You must give other people a little of what they expect if you want to get the full message across.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Once you have cared for those who depend on you most, you can begin to focus on something that you want more than anything else. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to make your presence known to someone who has been ignoring you for far too long. Something big is in the offing!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are eagerly awaiting the chance to share your feelings openly with a certain someone who is currently the center of everything to you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're in a position to instruct someone, but he or she may not believe you have his or her best interests at heart. Demonstrate!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You have much to say to an old friend or colleague, but he or she may make you wait until late in the week before lending an attentive ear. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Alacrity will prove essential when it comes to the transmission of messages. You don't want to be slow and miss out on any fun!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are looking to someone else to provide you with something you feel you cannot give yourself, but this is a misconception. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may be more interested in what someone else is doing than in your own affairs. Do you think you're not worth the same attention?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to burn the candle at both ends throughout much of the week in order to get things done on time and under budget. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Focusing on the "usual suspects" will get you nowhere; you must be willing to consider the new and unconventional in order to maximize benefits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may be tempted to run on a little long, hoping that others will hear you out. It's better to be verbally efficient, however. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to be accused of negligence, so be sure to pay attention where attention is due. A loved one can only do so much to help you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- He or she who gave you your first big break is likely to be back on the scene to see what you've done with other opportunities. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll feel a kind of gravitational pull from a member of the opposite sex, and it will have you making unusual choices all week long.

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