Your Stars This Week for January 28, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | January 28th, 2018

The coming week is likely to present many opportunities for individuals to cross the line -- either for good or ill, depending on one's overall intentions. A close familiarity with the rules will figure prominently in the affairs of most. Everyone will have to negotiate with those in charge at some point, as he or she jockeys for position and attempts to reap the greatest possible gains from the prevailing circumstances. Ultimately, the decision to do good may not lie with those taking any given action; the decision is likely to have been made already -- or will be made sometime thereafter -- by the individuals most deeply involved. This week, no one wants to find him or herself merely reacting to what happens; everyone wants to be taking charge in some way -- and that requires a clear knowledge of what's going on.

Personal decisions of all kinds are made daily this week, but those that matter most are not likely to be made alone. Indeed, those who welcome input and assistance are almost sure to enjoy greater progress in the personal arena. However, all will want to make clear that one's autonomy is, ultimately, not for sale or trade.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must guard against falling prey to someone whose motives are not as pure as your own. A complication may actually save you in the end. (April 5-April 19) -- You may suspect that the same person is responsible for more than one personal affront -- but is this something you really want to deal with this week?

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You don't want your own efforts to clash in any way with the efforts of someone who has more "public support." Steer clear of competition. (May 6-May 20) -- You risk running out of steam if you start too quickly and fail to take certain precautions beforehand. Trust your usual approach.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You and a team of equal minds can solve a tricky puzzle this week, and you're likely to benefit more than anyone else. A celebration is in order. (June 7-June 20) -- You're going to want to plan for the unexpected this week in order to avoid a setback. A friend is seeking more than help, and you can offer understanding.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may be challenged by someone who is confident that he or she can beat you at your game -- but you are even more confident than usual. (July 8-July 22) -- You don't want to make public something that has been working for you quite well in private. That may not be possible, however, beyond this complicated week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to take it much slower than usual this week, thanks to a few environmental influences that are likely to be felt. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to see things come to fruition, and yet you're not quite sure what the next steps to take really are. It's time to follow the leader.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Success this week is going to require more than simple good wishes; it's going to require some hard work and a good deal of cooperation, too. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- As you take over a few responsibilities from someone else, you can surely bring your style to the proceedings as you raise the bar.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to get your most difficult tasks completed as soon as possible each day this week; don't let anything hang over you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for some changes to take place, but you're forgetting that you may have to be the one to determine what they are and how they happen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may get to experience something quite new this week, but be prepared to be affected in ways that are wholly unfamiliar to you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to endure some travel slowdowns as a result of a confluence of forces that cannot be avoided. You'll reach your destination eventually!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're ready to take a certain risk with a loved one who is eager to see if you can make a difficult proposition pay off this week. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have grown tired of the usual hype, so why not simply go about your business without plugging into your usual sources of information?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may be tempted to look back at what you did this time last year -- but that would be a kind of cheating. Move steadily forward! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll have the chance to catch up with an old friend this week -- and this is something you should certainly do if you wish to get past unspoken tensions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Someone is likely to make a suggestion early in the week that seems to affect everything you do in ways that you may not be able to foresee. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You can strike a bargain with someone, provided he or she understands just what your working relationship will be. Put things in black and white.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Something of which you only had a passing knowledge is likely to hit close to home this week. You'll want to make certain on-the-spot adjustments. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself playing a game this week that becomes much more serious as the days pass. You may struggle to understand that which is unspoken.

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Your Stars This Week for January 21, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | January 21st, 2018

The coming week is likely to give many cause to pick up the pace in professional endeavors, as the need to deliver the goods on time becomes paramount. Those who have slacked off in some way over recent days or weeks will find that they must redouble their efforts to meet deadlines; one cannot simply go on in a routine fashion and expect efficiency and effectiveness to just increase! Those who have been keeping up with their leaders will find that there is little to do this week but maintain energy and momentum. The difference between winners and losers this week may prove to be minute indeed, as seconds count more than minutes or hours. But in all cases readiness will matter most: He or she who is ready to excel can and, in most cases, will.

Personal issues must not be neglected this week, nor must they be allowed to eclipse those professional concerns that have come to the fore. Still, one who has something personal looming isn't likely to perform up to par, as concentration will be affected by a situation that he or she knows must be addressed. Domestic affairs will have to be handled in some way.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You are ready and willing to do almost anything that is required of you this week, provided you are working on a favorite project. (April 5-April 19) -- You may discover that you are far more capable of succeeding at a certain endeavor than you ever expected -- and this can be the start of something big for you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You must be careful that you don't let your energy exceed your capacity for putting it to good use. Keep things well in control this week. (May 6-May 20) -- You can reach an important agreement with someone who can help you take the next step toward a major personal success. You know what must be done to excel.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may find yourself being dragged into a situation that you would otherwise try to avoid at all costs. Your involvement saves the day! (June 7-June 20) -- You can take control and make important changes this week -- but you may encounter at least one obstacle that requires some personal reflection.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're trying to do something "under the table" that will actually be much more effective if done out in the open. Don't try to hide it! (July 8-July 22) -- You have much to occupy your time and your mind this week. A family member has a problem that he or she thinks only you are able to solve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to endure something as you wait your turn to do what you've long been wanting to do. Be patient! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- That which others find compelling leaves you cold, and vice versa. This actually gives you the advantage as you attempt something under the radar.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You cannot expect to make instant progress this week; you must build momentum slowly. Once you reach a steady rhythm, you'll make your mark. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- There are many choices for you to make this week, but you're not about to make any unless you clear your head of a nagging personal problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You can connect almost everything you do this week with a former desire -- one that isn't likely to disappear, no matter what you do. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be calling you away from your comfort zone, and you're likely to find that you are unable to resist. He or she knows what you respond to most.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You can expect changes made this week to last for some time -- though none must be permanent. You're ready to do what has to be done. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Once you finish with a pet project this week, you can devote more time to a domestic issue that seems to be affecting every member of your family.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have many decisions to make this week that are not centered around your primary goal -- but they aren't likely to wait. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may realize that an error made long ago has been affecting you directly or indirectly all this time. This week you can erase it altogether -- at last!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Uniformity and predictability are important to your work this week; you don't want to be too surprising or too unconventional. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You can be stronger and more decisive this week than you've been all year. You realize that you have more at stake than you might have thought.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- There are changes in the offing, but you may have trouble committing in a way that promotes swift decisions. What is holding you back? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Arrangements you make this week must not be unchangeable, as you may find that minor alterations to your schedule are required each day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You know what is going on, but you don't think you're ready to immerse yourself in it just yet. This may be a costly error of perception. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll be pulled in more than one direction this week by those eager to have you working for them exclusively -- but that may not be possible.

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Your Stars This Week for January 14, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | January 14th, 2018

The coming week is likely to provide numerous opportunities for individuals of all types to look back upon the past several weeks or months -- and in some rare cases, even years -- to assess the path that has been taken, count the rewards that have been collected, and analyze just where one stands and how one has gotten there. Many will have to be quite flexible this week, as it's not a particularly good time for making firm plans and sticking to them; too much is in flux right now, and while that can be quite a positive thing, it also demands that no one be a stickler about what others have said they will or will not do. There are no absolutes this week, except when it comes to one's principles; only then can one confidently say that he or she will simply not budge. Where all else is concerned, however, things can change quickly.

Recent decisions may undergo some unexpected scrutiny this week, as some individuals suddenly realize that things are not at all what they seem to be -- nor are they, perhaps, heading in the right direction. The truth is that there is no right or wrong just yet; this week, however, it may seem to some that minds must be changed to suit changing circumstances.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You don't have to prove yourself to anyone but yourself this week, but know that you'll be your worst enemy if you become overconfident. (April 5-April 19) -- You'll enjoy the give-and-take that arises out of a necessary interaction early in the week; perhaps you can make this last longer than scheduled.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have to engage in activities that do not immediately suit you -- but later in the week you may find that you can get used to them. (May 6-May 20) -- You and a team of hotshots know how to get a certain thing done -- provided the powers-that-be will let you! You'll have to show that you are up to date.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have more than one thing to guess about this week, as events transpire that take you very far outside of your comfort zone. (June 7-June 20) -- You'll hear much that makes you think, but that which makes you feel will prove much more important to you -- both immediately and in the long run, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be asked some questions that require you to ponder things you'd rather not think about -- but progress will be made. (July 8-July 22) -- If you're expecting things to fall out the way you've planned them, you are sure to be disappointed. You must be ready for almost anything this week!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Despite your usual penchant for being specific and detailed, this week the big picture will prove far more important to you in many respects. (Aug 8-Aug. 22) -- A reunion is scheduled, but you may not be able to make it this week as you had hoped. You can explain without making excuses; you'll surely be forgiven!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You are after results that you can measure and analyze, but what you're likely to get this week is something far more ethereal. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- The memory of someone who moved you greatly in the past proves both bittersweet and quite inspiring. You can get started on something you've long wanted to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You'll want to keep your eye on the clock throughout much of the week, as you've been given only so much time to get many important things done. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to admit to any recent wrongdoing, whether it was conscious or unconscious. You'll help others get over any related injury.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You think that someone is following the rules, but you may be surprised to learn that the rules may no longer apply to this shared endeavor. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- The position you find yourself in this week has you counting your blessings -- and wondering what you can do to ensure that you are not replaced anytime soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You're in the mood to break from tradition and try something that may seem rather crazy to those who know you well. It's all in the timing. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You're unwilling to share all that you know, and at the same time you want others to be aware that you know more than they think. This is a conundrum, surely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have to spend a great deal of time and energy this week convincing others that you are the right person for the job at hand. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- What goes around comes around, and you'll want to be sure that you are the catalyst, rather than one who simply has to react to what is going on all around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You've convinced yourself of something that, this week, may be proved false -- but you can still make progress if you increase your flexibility. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Don't let anyone tell you that you don't have what it takes; this week, you'll be able to settle into a routine that sends the right signals to everyone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to take sides this week, despite the fact that you had sworn to remain neutral. "Right" and "wrong" are clear in this conflict. (March 6-March 20) -- You'll want to do the right things for yourself and for someone you love -- but take care that you don't become overindulgent, for that way danger lies.

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