Your Stars This Week for February 05, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 5th, 2017

The coming week will open on a note of highest expectation, as nearly everyone will be in the position of waiting eagerly -- for important news, a key development, an imminent arrival, a golden opportunity or the chance to shine in a situation that may come around only once in a blue moon. Indeed, most are ready for something quite extraordinary to happen -- and happen it will, in most cases -- but patience will be required as most of these exciting events are not going to occur precisely on schedule or according to plan. What is one to do? Fill the time, of course -- by keeping busy, occupying the mind, preparing for what is to come and strengthening the bonds that will prove to be essential once things really start happening.

The personal and the professional are likely to combine in interesting ways, and not always intentionally. Indeed, some will find themselves dealing with difficult situations because these two central aspects of their lives are actually colliding in a manner that requires attention and, in some cases, decisions that are not easy to make.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may wish that things were somewhat different from the way they actually are, but a friend can show you how to work with current realities. (April 5-April 19) -- Your attachment to something from your past may be holding you back. Try to separate yourself from anything that isn't up to date.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be skating on some very thin ice. Do what you can to improve your sense of security in and around the home. (May 6-May 20) -- A sense of urgency gives everything you do a certain unusual energy and drive. You'll have earned a rest when the time comes!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your prospects are solid, but you may not understand exactly what is compelling you to move in a certain direction. Trust your instincts. (June 7-June 20) -- You may have trouble discerning what is real and what is not -- and your fantasy life is likely to get a boost from a former friend or lover!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It may take some expert maneuvering to get what you want, but it will remain in sight almost without interruption. Keep trying. (July 8-July 22) -- No matter how much you share with a certain friend or loved one, it won't be enough. You'll want to raise the level of commitment very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Progress may be interrupted for a time as you are forced to deal with an issue you've kept at bay for quite a while. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A family member may not say so, but he or she is in need of help -- the kind that only you can give. Be generous with your time and resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You mustn't let others dictate all the changes. You have an agenda that must be respected -- by you, especially! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are not playing by the rules, and you haven't been for quite some time. You may have a run-in with a self-appointed authority figure.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Someone in charge is likely to give you a second chance when he or she realizes that you simply made an innocent mistake. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Keep your eyes on the prize. Don't let anyone convince you that your efforts aren't worth it -- or that something else is better for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- While working in support of another's cause, you're likely to find one of your own, about which you can feel just as passionate. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you don't interpret another's behavior incorrectly, as this could lead to a breakdown in feeling or communication -- or both.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're eager to see where things are going between you and a certain someone. There are matters you must talk about very soon! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can find a great deal of enjoyment in an endeavor not of your design. Indeed, a friend seems to know what you want better than you do!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You know better than anyone else why you are content to remain stationary for now. This is not permanent, after all! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- A compromise yields far more than anything you could gain through a stubborn insistence that your way is the only way. Many are on your side.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may confuse a message from an ally for something that you have been hoping not to hear. An adjustment in attitude is called for. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Events will tell you a great deal about your current state of mind. Any changes you make will have far-reaching effects.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Someone may be operating under the assumption that things are the same now as they were years ago. It's time to make things clearer. (March 6-March 20) -- You can do a great deal to improve relations between two warring parties. Your ability to find common ground transcends conflict.

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Your Stars This Week for January 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | January 29th, 2017

The coming week will see many individuals digging deeply into their personal stores of energy and creativity in order to face and solve problems that are unique to the time as well as the individual. This means that effective help, while not impossible to come by, may be unusually difficult to find. So must one therefore go it alone? Not necessarily, for there are issues that can be tackled by a trusting partnership -- or even a larger team in some rare cases. The key is finding compatible creativity. No one wants to find him- or herself arguing over what the best idea or approach might be, especially if time is of the essence. Instead, it's likely that one individual must assume a leadership position.

The problems faced this week may be personal or business-oriented, but in all cases they will affect both areas simultaneously -- though not in identical ways. In fact, it may be virtually impossible to separate the personal from the professional in any practical sense. Home and office will surely be closely linked!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Now is the time for you to present that unusual idea to friends or family. You can allay any fears by demonstrating your preparedness. (April 5-April 19) -- Others are likely to come to your aid as a matter of course, but take care you are not drowning in help!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You usually know just what to do when you are facing a certain key situation, but this week you may feel that you have to wing it. (May 6-May 20) -- A loved one tests your ability to improvise -- and, perhaps, compromise. Both of you want the same thing: mutual enjoyment!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You have been looking for just the right tools for a tricky job that must be done solo -- and they can be yours, for a price. (June 7-June 20) -- You've been relying a little too much on your ability to maneuver quickly, when in fact maneuverability may be hazardous.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- If you're trying to get a certain job done, you must follow all the steps. Now is no time to take shortcuts of any kind. (July 8-July 22) -- You're eager to add a little flair to an endeavor that has gotten far too routine of late. New opportunities give you what you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can take traditional methods and come up with something new and remarkable by infusing your unique style. Enjoyment abounds! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling the pressure when someone else's pleasure depends on your ability to deliver the goods. You'll have more than one chance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may choose to work at odd hours -- partially out of desire, and partially because your biological clock is out of whack! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Keeping yourself out of trouble is as easy as steering clear of those who are not telling you what's going on. Information provides safety.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can do what many cannot simply because you are more receptive to the kinds of input that experts are willing to give. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You want to do something impressive, but more because you need to feel good about yourself than because others require it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You mustn't deceive yourself about your motives. You know why you're doing something, and that must be good enough. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may be champing at the bit as the week opens, but you can relax knowing that you'll enjoy more than one golden opportunity very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're going to need tools of high quality in order to get the job done the way others are expecting. Spend money to make money. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for platitudes! Rather, you want to deal with realities that you can see, hear and experience firsthand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're ready to make a commitment this week, when only last week you were afraid of any such steps toward permanence. What's different? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be angry with someone who has pointed out a weakness in your performance -- but isn't it true that you have no one to blame but yourself?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to be unusually clever and flexible in order to face rapidly changing circumstances. A friend chimes in. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Some may misinterpret your eagerness as inexperience, but even an expert can be excited about what he or she is facing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to work with the timing in order to see that everything falls out in an optimum fashion -- but don't be too aggressive. (March 6-March 20) -- The quality of your work should win you praise, even from those who have been critical in the past. It's a good week!

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Your Stars This Week for January 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | January 22nd, 2017

The coming week will see many individuals embroiled in conflicts that are largely self-made. So, of course, the resolutions to those conflicts will need to be self-devised as well. When these problems can truly be solved may not be immediately clear, though there may be hints as to the path to take in order to render them short-lived. Ironically, some individuals may enjoy being at the center of these hot spots, but they will be few and far between. Most will find that prevailing difficulties are indeed difficult, and they will want to work toward lasting conclusions of all such situations as quickly as possible. It's important, therefore, for everyone to set their minds to conceiving solutions -- and know that even far-fetched or outrageous plans can prove valid.

It's a good week for all those considering dramatic changes on the relationship front to do and say what is necessary to get those changes started, for delays can become disappointing in the extreme. Yes, this means dealing with one thing on top of another during an already-trying week, but for some it's the only way real progress can be made.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You'll want more of something that you've only recently been introduced to -- and you know just whom to ask. Don't be shy! (April 5-April 19) -- It's a good time for you to assert yourself in a new way. What you do early in the week can certainly pay off as expected later on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're following the activities of someone who has claimed to be a rival -- but you're more interested in working together if possible. (May 6-May 20) -- You may be able to reshape a current relationship to suit your needs more directly. Your ideas can certainly catch on before long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must be willing to put your plans into motion as soon as possible. Any kind of delay can put success at risk. (June 7-June 20) -- Your actions are likely to have far-reaching ramifications. Consider the needs of others.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Should you, or shouldn't you? That's the question you'll be asking yourself throughout much of this busy week. (July 8-July 22) -- You can have a lasting influence on someone who shares your outlook and aspirations. Don't hold back as you demonstrate what's possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You mustn't be ruled by the little things. Maintain your autonomy until something comes along that demands that you yield. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may not find yourself in the position you had hoped for, but you can still get a great deal done. Don't fight it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You have what it takes to both begin and end a journey while remaining very busy. You can spread warmth and harmony everywhere you go. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a chance to fill any gaps and make sure that everything gets done on schedule -- and mostly under budget.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Your popularity is on the rise, but are you being asked to pay too high a price? It may be time to challenge the popular view. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Your ability to keep several balls in the air at once will serve you well. It's the emotional issues you may find trickiest to juggle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll have the chance to take in something that you've only dreamed about for a long time. This week will be worth remembering! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to be understood, but you don't want to sacrifice anything significant toward that end. It matters whom you socialize with right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- What you hear early in the week will set you along a course that leads to discovery -- and a certain unavoidable danger. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What happens in the background makes the difference between success and even greater success. You know better than most what to lean on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are eager to see things calm down a bit, which should happen toward week's end. Much depends on your attitude. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- The "routine" may prove to be anything but. Be ready to step in for someone to direct how things are done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have trouble reconciling your scheduling with another's, but he or she may have to take priority for a few days at least. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to see what's coming may fail you for a time early in the week, which means you must be ready for anything later on!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You're not in the mood to cater to another's whims. You know where to draw the line; do so, and insist that boundaries be respected. (March 6-March 20) -- A change you've been working on for some time may have to be delayed, but it will never be far from your mind.

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