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Your Stars This Week for August 13, 2017

Your Stars This Week by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
Your Stars This Week | August 13th, 2017

The coming week will see the majority of individuals, regardless of birthdate, dealing with conflicting issues that are at once familiar and uncomfortable. Each person's unique approach to these matters is certain to reveal hidden aspects of his or her character and attract both praise and criticism in abundance. Everyone will be the object of scrutiny at some point, as others are going to want to pass judgment again and again -- even when they are themselves involved in situations that put them in identical crosshairs. A small sampling of individuals may prove themselves to be above the fray, free to do whatever they choose without attracting any critical attention at all; this will surely be a winning week for these few lucky people.

Many will have good reason to mix and mingle with those who are usually avoided: The reason for that rift is momentarily lifted, and everyone may discover that they have more in common than anyone might have guessed. This harmony may not last, but it can surely be enjoyed to the fullest while it does.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- One good idea begets others, and so it goes, day after day, until you find it necessary to break the streak and go in a new direction. (April 5-April 19) -- What you've relied on in the past may no longer be available. Even if it were, it would likely be obsolete. It's a fine week for experimentation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to yield to someone who is moving more quickly -- and more confidently -- than you. He or she may have words of advice in passing. (May 6-May 20) -- You can contribute mightily to a group effort that can change the course of many lives when all is said and done. Put your fears to bed for good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What's right and what's wrong will occupy much of your time, but you will want to focus more on what is actually possible. (June 7-June 20) -- There are some who will misinterpret your efforts, but regardless of what they say or do, you'll want to move forward according to plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You know perfectly well how to do what is required of you, but are you in the mood to do it? Does that really matter at all? (July 8-July 22) -- You may not recognize the praise that others are heaping on you all week long. Take care that you don't let your insecurities color your overall attitude too much.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may take some convincing, but by the end of the week you will be on board with someone whose plans can give you a real lift. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Decisions may not come as quickly as you might have hoped, but once they are made, you're not likely to be dissuaded. The week offers much you can take to the bank.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Personal relationships are highlighted; you'll want to ensure that someone on the fringes is welcomed into the fold by week's end. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You'll have to work hard to provide what is needed, but those who benefit from your effort will surely make it more than worth your while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll find yourself saying "no" more often than usual as the week gets started, but later on your "yes" will be heard more often than that. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The difficulties that arise can be overcome, but you'll end up going from the frying pan into the fire before you restore any real sense of harmony.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're in need of a little regeneration, but this will require trusting someone you've not trusted in a while. You can do it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Business partners may not respond as expected to a new idea that you share with them. A new deal can be struck after careful negotiations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A major discovery will allow you to pick up the pace, and as you get used to some new scenery, you'll be inspired as well. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Business will prove to be more personal than usual. Take care that you don't become so comfortable that you share something that can put you in a vulnerable position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- An old idea is new again, and you should be able to put it to excellent use as you travel over both new and familiar terrain. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may have to pass judgment on someone you admire, but the events of the week will support you as you say what has to be said.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You'll want to come to some agreement with others, and if you can get a rival to cross over and join your team, you'll triumph. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may harbor certain fears about what you are expected to do. The best approach is the direct approach: Just get started!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You know what to do, but you may be rather uncertain when it comes to why. A friend or loved one may provide the unexpected answers you need. (March 6-March 20) -- You're not going to please everyone, but those who are on your side will praise your efforts. You can win over some of your critics, as well.

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Your Stars This Week for August 06, 2017

Your Stars This Week by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
Your Stars This Week | August 6th, 2017

The coming week will require of everyone the ability to take the unusual in stride in order to avoid unnecessary delays and, in the most serious situations, actual derailment of the sort that can put a plan behind schedule by weeks or even months. The greatest dangers are self-made; whoever overreacts to upcoming events is sure to make things much more difficult than they have to be, and will actually be threatening progress, not only for him- or herself, but for everyone involved, directly or indirectly. The best approach is to follow the road one has laid out in advance, but without being inflexible in any way -- for mid-stride adjustments are sure to be necessary on more than one occasion for most. Wherever people are unwilling to bend, there you will find needless conflict.

Progress will not be measured in large increments, but tiny ones -- but that doesn't mean that a small, measurable step is any less important than the big strides one may have hoped to make. On the contrary, for now the greatest import may be carried by something that would have been judged trivial only last week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not be in the mood for the kinds of things that usually fill your week. What you do instead will depend on what a chance encounter brings. (April 5-April 19) -- While helping someone else, you can also satisfy your own needs and desires. You'll derive great satisfaction from a job well done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find yourself far from home toward midweek, but it won't be necessary to return anytime soon. Explore new territory. (May 6-May 20) -- You'll be preoccupied by notions of belonging -- or not belonging. Whether or not you fit in will depend in large part on how you see yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can take what someone else gives you and turn it into something entirely new that works much better for you than it has in the past. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll enjoy playing fast and loose with your own sense of time. On many occasions, you needn't pay any attention to the clock at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Do not ignore the details, and don't let anyone tell you that your position is untenable. You have the advantage and will prevail. (July 8-July 22) -- Waking and sleeping will need to happen according to a schedule that is stricter than usual if you want to be as refreshed -- and focused -- as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A change in mood halfway through the week can certainly do you good, though you may not be responsible for it. Go with the flow. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself strapped for cash -- or short on some other resource that is absolutely necessary. Don't be afraid to ask a friend for a loan.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- A delay as the week opens will provide a rare opportunity to give your plans a final once-over before setting them in motion. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Those who are accustomed to your antics will be surprised to learn that you are trying to take an unusually conservative approach. Don't tip your hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have to do much with little, but you can prove that your cup doesn't have to be running over for you to win the day. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22 -- An early start is recommended, but what that means to you will be different from what it means to anyone else. Don't let criticism put a damper on your mood.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Practice makes perfect -- usually. It can also make a mess of something that you had down to a science. Don't overwork it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Take things more quietly than usual, and you'll be able to make clear assessments as you progress. A friend will help you take things in stride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are looking forward to making an entrance of sorts later in the week, and you must make sure that you are prepared for what follows. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Events early in the week may put you on guard for a while, until you realize that you are largely immune to what is happening to others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You'll want to share your observations all week long. Those who are most receptive can prove quite useful to you at a later date. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are not likely to progress in the ways you had hoped, but what happens instead can prove highly productive nevertheless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may find yourself in charge of something about which you have much to learn in little time. Help will appear disguised as something else. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may mistake someone's behavior as a snub of some kind, but he or she is only setting the scene for a major triumph later in the not-so-distant future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- The assistance you get isn't the kind you were looking for, but you mustn't complain, since it's being provided gratis. See what you can do with it. (March 6-March 20) -- You can see what lies ahead with greater clarity than usual -- and all because you took someone's advice. Show your gratitude freely.

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Your Stars This Week for July 30, 2017

Your Stars This Week by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
Your Stars This Week | July 30th, 2017

The coming week will require of many the ability to juggle various activities and endeavors, whether familiar or brand new, while looking ahead to what is in store in the coming days or weeks. This is no mean feat, and not everyone will feel comfortable doing all that must be done simultaneously. Indeed, some will feel a bit like circus animals in training, being asked to perform in ways they feel wholly unsuited and unprepared for, with expectations mounting at every turn. What's the secret to surviving such a week -- and even making a success of it? Simplicity! Though there may be much to do, and all at once, the streamlined approach -- with simpler techniques and tactics -- will allow one to navigate a complicated course with confidence, while avoiding becoming exhausted or overwhelmed.

Some may have the opportunity to step in and do things on a new, higher level, with a chance to impress those who have the power to provide a boost, either personally or professionally. It is within the professional arena, however, that the greatest opportunities lie hidden, waiting to be uncovered.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Someone you've known for a while will affect you from afar quite strongly, though indirectly. You may want to get in touch. (April 5-April 19) -- It's hard for you not to feel what a certain someone is feeling, but you must do your best to remain strong as you provide the help he or she needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You'll surely have the advantage all week if you just remember to keep people guessing at least some of the time. Don't reveal everything! (May 6-May 20) -- A reunion will have you making new plans. A loved one may intervene when things become dicey, and you'll know who really has your back.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You don't want to miss any goings-on that might affect you even a little. Pay particular attention to unscheduled developments. (June 7-June 20) -- Given what others have told you, you're not sure you can proceed as planned, but it's possible you've received some inaccurate information.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Disagreements needn't lead to the cessation of work, but rather to its continuation, when new ideas arise during open discussions. (July 8-July 22) -- You must pay attention to what a rival is doing, because you will then know what is possible or impossible for you when your turn comes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- With the addition of a particular teammate, you can see the path to success laid out clearly before you. It's up to you to lead. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Former troubles may come back to haunt you, but that's no reason to give up on a plan you've worked so hard to put in place. Keep looking forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your to-do list may be longer than expected, but if you start slowly, you can work your way up to a pace that accommodates all your needs. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Saying a thing is so doesn't make it so. You've got to back up what you say with hard evidence. Things may take a little time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There are some who will come after you if you continue along your present course, but you know what you have to do in response. Be ready! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A fabrication will send you in the wrong direction, but you'll soon receive information that can set everything right. You will recover.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You've been pushing your agenda for a while now, and still you're being met with opposition. Perhaps it's time for a personal assessment. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What happens as the week opens can be quickly forgotten by some, but you understand that it will affect what you do -- and why -- for a while to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have to work hard to fight against the rumors that are swirling around you. You'll stumble on a solution when a friend shows up. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can benefit greatly from any sort of social outing, but an excursion with a certain loved one will help you pave the way for the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Others are waiting for you to make decisions that are required before they can swing into action. Do you have all the info you need? (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Examining your personal history will give you a new perspective. This, in turn, allows you to free yourself from certain self-imposed restrictions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've been trying to negotiate with someone for quite some time, but you still cannot find common ground. A discovery waits to be made. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Focus on specifics, and you'll find that the big picture takes care of itself. Someone who has criticized you in the past will finally fade from view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- They say that patience is a virtue, but from where you're standing, it looks like an excuse to avoid doing what you know you should do. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll have more energy than expected as the week opens, and you can make a few big plans even as you deal with routine concerns. Ambition is high.

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