Your Stars This Week for November 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 12th, 2017

The coming week is likely to see a great many individuals jumping into something entirely new, some with the hopes of adventure, others hoping to learn something new or face a challenge head-on. Still, some won't have any aspirations whatsoever. It is this last group that may prove most gallant this week, as those who carry with them no preconceived notions are likely to rediscover themselves and finish the week stronger than they were before. They're ready to charge into the future with heads held high, swelling with confidence. All will be bringing past experience -- and the knowledge that it afforded -- to bear this week; anyone who tries to progress without leaning on what has gone before for strength, inspiration or merely guidance is likely to have a hard time of it this week. Those who find themselves adding to their resumes rather than building one from scratch will surely be successful.

There are some who may be stopped in their tracks this week by the realization that things are not going entirely as planned. In certain cases, though a plan may be progressing as anticipated, the effect it has on he or she who implemented it may be quite different from what was expected, and this can bring about confusion and even some heartache.

SAGITTRIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Progress can be measured in an entirely new way this week, so you needn't stick to old methods that are promoted by some who are out of touch. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A discovery is made that allows you to free yourself of a current restriction. It's time to make clear just what you'll do to maintain your autonomy.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may think that doing what you always have will win you the support you need, but in fact the evidence is clear: It's time to change. (April 5-April 19) -- You may find yourself far from home this week, but contact with loved ones keeps you positive and focused on the right things. Trust in what you know!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Someone may have devised a plot to stop you from doing what you've long been planning. A conflict arises, but you come out on top. (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to see what someone else has in store, but you mustn't wait so long to put your own plans into action that you are prevented from doing so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- One phase ends just as another is beginning; you must avoid guesswork this week, but instead do only what is carefully devised. (June 7-June 20) -- What you do this week will certainly be remembered if it is done in a way that allows your personality to shine through your efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are feeling the effects of a recent "accident," which set you off in a new direction. Despite uncertainty, you are feeling confident. (July 8-July 22) -- Focus on health issues this week; you cannot afford to let yourself risk anything simply because you didn't take proper care of yourself. Eat right!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You'll want to examine the policies proposed by someone else very carefully as the week progresses, to ensure your protection. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- A conflict arises when you choose to do what someone else has told you not to do. It may not last the week, but it will surely be a challenge to both parties.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may encounter criticism as the week opens, but you mustn't let it slow you down. You'll have your share of support, no doubt. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you've been exploring may not promise much in the way of tangible rewards, but it can provide you with something that is truly invaluable before the week is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Keep communication lines open throughout the week. Don't let anyone tell you that you've revealed too much; transparency is the key! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to learn something new this week in order to make an old plan come to fruition. You'll be excited by the potential that you uncover in the process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may have trouble working your way through a technological logjam as the week opens, but this slowdown needn't last long. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- What happens between you and a friend this week may mystify some, but you know very well why you're allowing it to happen, and what you hope to gain as a result.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself at fault on more than one occasion this week, but that is no reason for withdrawing from a current contest. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You are willing to do what you feel has to be done. While others wait to see just what the ramifications might be, you want to keep moving forward!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to tackle your routine regimen more quickly than usual this week in order to free up a block of time for a new necessity. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You don't have to stand on ceremony this week, just work hard to get things done. Any method that gets results is one that will be appreciated by others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You have time to explore more freely a new territory that you are considering, perhaps, as a "second home." What does it really provide? (March 6-March 20) -- The answers you seek are right in front of you as the week opens, but if you don't spot them immediately you're likely to be thrown off track.

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Your Stars This Week for November 05, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 5th, 2017

The coming week is likely to progress according to a certain concrete plan, but whether it will be exactly the one concocted by each individual to suit his or her purposes and fill his or her needs is highly doubtful. All must be ready to face certain situations and circumstances that have not been foreseen. There will be some who are simply tired of dealing with the unexpected, and they will likely see what arises this week as an "emergency" of some sort. But it's not; it will simply demand a different way of thinking from that usually required by routine progress. There are others who will look forward to having things not fit any kind of recognized mold -- and they will surely have a fine time of it, as they make things harder for themselves by promoting plots and subplots that are quite different from the original plan.

Then there are those, finally, who recognize that the surprises that spring up this week can be addressed if one is quick-thinking and flexible. Those who refuse to be bound by hard-and-fast rules will make the best of it, as they maneuver here and there, making use of prevailing winds to steer a course toward desired ends.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may surprise someone with a renewed interest in what is going on between you. The professional gains are likely to be considerable. (April 5-April 19) -- You cannot expect the same old thing to yield results that are new and exciting this week. You must be willing to set sail in uncharted waters for a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The journey you take this week will bring you very close to your heart's desire on at least one occasion -- but will you recognize it as such? (May 6-May 20) -- Others may congratulate you on recent gains, but you're concerned that you've not yet gotten what you were most hoping for -- professionally or personally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You'll have reason to take a break as the week winds down. Your efforts are likely to have been unusually strenuous -- and productive, too. (June 7-June 20) -- You may discover that to get what you want, you must recognize it clearly and put yourself in the right place at the right time. But is that really easy to do?

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may require help as the week opens in order to see things through and accomplish everything on the docket. Give and take! (July 8-July 22) -- You may have to ask a friend or partner to take a less visible role in your affairs this week, as you try to increase your standing among certain others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Put yourself in another's shoes and you'll see why following the same course this week is not at all the best personal or professional policy. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- As you gravitate toward a new group of potential allies, you'll want to examine your reasons for any kind of change. What's really at play right now?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may be left with more questions than answers this week, despite your attempt to secure concrete information from reliable sources. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to begin the week in a state of high expectation, but you know that this means you will certainly be disappointed on at least one or two counts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may not have a handle on your emotional development at this time. Highs and lows make choices quite difficult this week. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You want to make decisions based on personal needs, but you will be reminded of your responsibility to others. Compromise!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Looking back will enable you to get a clearer picture of what lies ahead; this seeming paradox is nothing unfamiliar, so enjoy it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- How you see yourself five years from now will prove, ultimately, to have much to do with what happens this week. Current developments are of lasting import.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You are feeling the full effects of that which happened some time ago, but which can only now be considered "full blown." Act accordingly! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have a deadline looming, but before you do what has been assigned, you must take care of a personal situation that is close to getting out of hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself in charge of something that has not yet taken shape; it will be up to you this week to give it a form -- and a purpose. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What happens behind closed doors as the week opens must not be revealed to others until you are certain that all parties concerned are willing to share.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- A minor shock will be good for you this week, as it steels your resolve and inspires you to make a move you've been considering for a while. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take care that what you say or do this week cannot be misinterpreted, as that can lead to a situation from which it will be hard to extricate yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can prove to others this week that you are exactly what you say you are -- and the reaction will be almost universally positive. (March 6-March 20) -- There are those who haven't a care in the world right now, but that's not you! Indeed, you likely have more on your plate than usual that requires attention.

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Your Stars This Week for October 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 29th, 2017

The coming week is likely to present certain dangers that would certainly be recognizable and even familiar if they weren't somewhat disguised by circumstances. The fact that they appear strange and unfamiliar will make the timid shrink from them, and the bold perhaps all too eager to confront them. Both reactions can prove hazardous. A moderate approach is the best, of course -- when is it not? Those who are able to weigh the dangers they face, assess their abilities and estimate potential outcomes given the application of various strategies will surely come out ahead this week. As these individuals solve the mysteries in which most threats are shrouded this week, they will realize that new, high-risk tactics are not required; rather, tried-and-true methods can work wonders to minimize the dangers one faces.

Those who have a handle on things can help others gain the advantage this week. Indeed, the more one cooperates with others to address common needs, the more everyone will benefit; progress can quicken as the days pass. All must remember that personal affairs require a certain amount of attention this week!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- A past glory inspires you, but you must take care that you don't simply try to repeat yourself, for that way leads to failure and disappointment. (April 5-April 19) -- A new approach has you rethinking many things that you had taken for granted recently. You are starting to realize that there's much more to uncover.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to attract criticism as the week opens, but your performance as the days pass can change many minds and win you support. (May 6-May 20) -- It's been a while since you were in touch with that certain someone who knows how to talk to you in the most effective way. You need his or her input this week!

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What you hear on the news or through the grapevine must not be allowed to alter your way of thinking about certain key issues. Stay the course. (June 7-June 20) -- You know who has your best interests at heart, and anyone who does not is best avoided this week. Focus on doing things with those who are most open to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You can come to the rescue of someone who finds him- or herself in a position you were in not too long ago. The same "trick" will work in this case. (July 8-July 22) -- You can work wonders with little this week; you don't have to spend a lot of time or money on a potential solution that just amounts to guesswork.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Those who are not on your side as the week opens are likely to support you wholeheartedly as it comes to an end. All you have to do is be yourself! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Try to remember everything and you're not likely to remember much; make checklists and refer to them faithfully, lest you neglect something essential.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's not so much that your very life is in danger this week, but you are certainly exposing yourself to something that is best avoided. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself respond to the unexpected in a way that makes you less productive; remain calm, rational and open to possibilities.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Weigh the pros and cons of a situation that is quickly developing, and you'll be able to make the right decision. A shot in the dark won't help! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You receive news this week that alters your trajectory in a subtle but significant way. You'll certainly want to keep tabs on someone else's progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The first thing to do is ensure that your schedule is in sync with someone else's. No one will benefit from working at cross-purposes. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You have more than one difficult decision to make this week, and all will affect those who have allied themselves with you. Don't lost sight of the facts!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Take a chance this week and you may find that the old ways can work wonders when combined with new and untried methods. Experiment! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You have more than one reason to throw your hat in the ring with a friend whose talents complement yours. Working together, you can both enjoy a big success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're in need of a little more guidance this week; once someone points you in the right direction, you'll be sure to accomplish much. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may be struggling to get things done in the face of an unrelenting challenge. What someone else did before can inspire you and inform your decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Make communication a top priority this week, and you can make things happen in areas that proved too much for the competition only recently. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can persuade someone to contribute to your efforts this week -- just in time. With this one addition, you can transform your entire team.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must be willing to see things through another's eyes today if you want to smooth things over and settle on a common approach. (March 6-March 20) -- Your methods may seem outdated to some, but you can prove that they still work quite well for you, despite a minor setback toward midweek.

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