Your Stars This Week for February 25, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 25th, 2018

The coming week is likely to see many individuals scrambling to catch up with work that is unfinished for whatever reason -- and that reason, in most cases, is far less important than the commitment one can and must make to complete the tasks at hand. What this means, of course, is that each and every individual has the choice this week to focus on deeds rather than words, for talk is cheap and only taking the proper actions and the right time can get things done the way they must be done. This week, freedom from distractions of all kinds is not just beneficial but necessary; the completion of jobs large and small is dependent upon focus, commitment, tenacity, and in many cases the ability to work longer hours than usual.

The divvying up of tasks will prove very important this week, where group activities are concerned. Some may be tempted just to jump in and attempt to get things done without a concrete plan -- but that way disaster lies, and may well be the cause of severe flop sweat. Each individual has unique strengths, and they must be suitably applied to projects with care and forethought.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not have the luxury of tackling things one at a time this week; instead, you may have to get the help of those who understand what you're doing. (April 5-April 19) -- You can unveil something new this week and win the admiration of those at the top. You may also receive a pledge of resources and manpower.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to be recognized this week for skills and powers that have only recently come to light. You can address a new situation. (May 6-May 20) -- Despite what can only be called a lack of enthusiasm that plagued you in the past, this week you are able to rise to the occasion and score a personal victory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You are expected to be front-and-center before the week is out, but you may not feel prepared just yet. Get it done! (June 7-June 20) -- What you are thinking and feeling matters far less this week than what you actually do with yourself -- and, even more so, whom you do it for.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- What you do this week isn't likely to receive the attention you feel it deserves, but you will surely be rewarded in far more lasting ways. (July 8-July 22) -- Give yourself credit for what you are able to accomplish this week, and be sure to assess your weaknesses, too, as you encounter them. Balance is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are likely to get what you deserve this week. Friends line up to support you in ways you didn't fully expect you needed. Time is on your side. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Making things count is what it's all about this week. You can perhaps be in two places at once, thanks to the clever, unexpected use of technology.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You must decide this week whether to take a calculated risk or play it safe. One path brings you closer to yourself, and you know which. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may choose to go off-script for a time this week and simply do and say what you feel is right. This is, of course, the best plan right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may want to attempt something simpler and more stripped-down than usual; this allows you to discover something important about yourself. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A promise to a family member must take precedence over all other commitments this week. Focus on doing what you know will elevate those around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You score an important first this week, but it may not be recognized as a landmark accomplishment by some. You can change their minds. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You will almost certainly have many people to thank this week, for what you have to do you cannot do entirely yourself. Share the praise -- and the rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Some things are simply not the stuff of jokes, and this week you must be willing to control yourself and engage in "proper" behavior. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can step in for someone in need and help rearrange things to suit the greater good. You have the power to do much more as well, even in the time available.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You're about to embark on a journey of discovery that you've long anticipated. Risks are few this week, so you can explore unfamiliar territory. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in the middle of something that is too big to fully comprehend; your best bet is to ride it out and maintain your sense of humor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You're likely to be treated to something quite enjoyable this week -- but you're going to have to make room for it in your busy schedule. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may recognize several of your supporting players this week as those who have supported you in the past as well. It's time to show your gratitude.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may believe that success this week is dependent upon the employment of more people, but in fact you can get it all done on your own. (March 6-March 20) -- You will be encouraged by early returns this week, as the information you receive tells you that you and your team are definitely on the right track.

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Your Stars This Week for February 18, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 18th, 2018

The coming week is likely to see things work out for many in ways that have never before been anticipated. The "possible" and the "impossible" are likely to commingle freely this week, boggling the mind and making it more likely than usual for one to disbelieve his or her own senses. Those who are most down to earth, however, will realize that what is really happening is that more doors are being opened than usual, and that opportunity is knocking -- loud and clear -- inviting many people to engage in the new, the untried, the unimagined and the highly enjoyable! Indeed, those who are willing to throw caution to the wind can have a fine time exploring what might, at any other time, be rather dangerous; this week, those dangers are likely to prove minimal.

This is a good week to fall in love, for at no previous time -- this year, at least -- have circumstances been so favorable for one person to get to know another in new ways. Understanding what goes on beneath the surface will prove a big part of interpersonal relations in all areas this week.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You can avoid panic this week by refusing to think that you have to be in two places at once. Instead, you can build a workable schedule. (April 5-April 19) -- You may leave people wondering what you're up to when you complete a certain project this week. It may be time to reveal something you've kept hidden.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may find that others are less likely to believe what you have to say this week than they have been in the past. They may be getting wise! (May 6-May 20) -- You can do a few routine things in new and exciting ways. Others will want to follow in your footsteps -- and may actually want to partner with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can follow a certain development down a long path that promises to give you more of something you love -- and offers very few dangers. (June 7-June 20) -- What you do may not be in the public interest this week, but that may not be reason enough to stop doing it. Your personal reasons to continue are solid, surely!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You don't want to run afoul of the authorities this week; remaining safe and free may require you to say no to a certain friend's offer. (July 8-July 22) -- It's a good time to share what you know with others, especially when they are able to return the favor. You will benefit in several measurable ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can help your team coalesce around a belief that can inspire everyone who comes in contact with you or those who work with you. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Now is no time to play tit-for-tat with someone who actually has a great deal more power than you could know. He or she may know your weaknesses quite well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's important to put your knowledge of the past into play this week. What happened before surely has a lasting influence on what you do now. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A revelation early in the week is likely to have you changing course without so much as a warning or announcement. Others will just have to keep up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You and others may choose to investigate certain developments more thoroughly than ever before. You can solve a longstanding mystery. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't let others know just how involved you are in their affairs this week until it's time for everyone to come clean. You'll know when that time comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You are ready to put it all on the line for something you believe in. This week, your enthusiasm will carry many others along with you. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary this week merely by applying your true talents to required tasks. Make no mistake: There will be difficulties.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have some hard work to do this week, but you will also want to take time out to make new connections with those who are new on the scene. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You can breathe new life into a project that many thought was dead. What you do this week will attract a good deal of attention; be honest with all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may find yourself in a position that allows you to speak truth to power this week -- but take care that you don't overreach. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You won't be able to ignore those whose influence is felt all week long. Take the time to learn something more about your supporters and your critics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can put your own special spin on something that you and others have gotten used to over the years. This week it will be quite new! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- It'll be important for you to know the origins of something that serves you so well this week. You certainly cannot do without this and other tools.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- A suggestion you receive early in the week pays off for several days in a row as it helps you overcome your deep-seated fears. (March 6-March 20) -- You will want to talk to someone openly and honestly about what you are facing. He or she has some advice that can send you in the right direction.

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Your Stars This Week for February 11, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | February 11th, 2018

The coming week is likely to find many individuals encountering new vibes and rhythms that prove both inspiring and challenging, as they are likely to require subtle changes both within and without. Some of these changes will be only temporary, but some are likely to be permanent; each individual may discover that it is quite possible to forge an entirely new path, whether professional or personal, as a result. Some may consider this week to be the true beginning of a year that is already 6 weeks old, as new doors are opened, new opportunities come knocking, and new relationships are forged or confirmed. Indeed, new beginnings made now could not have been made as the year opened; the odds of success are much greater right now than they have heretofore been in 2018.

When it comes to relationships, some may discover this week that everything is somewhat topsy-turvy, as the boundaries between friendships and working relationships are obscured or even obliterated. What is even more remarkable is that the rules governing romance are changing for many, and what was off-limits a while ago is now very possibly favored!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Something you do the old-fashioned way this week is going to pay off far more than anything newfangled or cutting-edge. Trust in tradition! (April 5-April 19) -- What seems at first to be a mistake is likely to be something you're going to want to repeat when you have the chance. Your success surprises your critics.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You can do much for someone younger than yourself this week -- but in the process, you can also learn an important lesson that is long overdue. (May 6-May 20) -- You may not be expecting much this week, but what comes your way is likely to create more than one new opportunity. It may be time to take a risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You must not let your peculiar bias affect your decision-making process this week, especially where others are concerned. (June 7-June 20) -- You can demonstrate your expertise early in the week, and enjoy greater opportunity later on as a result. A combination of forces is working for you right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You're likely to attract a good deal of attention this week no matter what you do, so be sure you're doing the right things! (July 8-July 22) -- You can expect some of the changes coming to you this week to increase the fun in your daily life, at least for the time being. Share with friends!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to wait for something this week that you thought would be coming to you long before now. The delay may well have been unavoidable. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- What you want is within reach, but timing is the key. This week, you must be sure that your efforts do not directly conflict with anyone else's.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- While you usually don't want to repeat yourself, this week you can benefit greatly by doing the same thing twice or three times -- even four! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What goes on behind your back at first is sure to be revealed to you before the week is out -- and in time for you to do something about it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A problem arises when you don't pay enough attention to what a family member is doing. Once solved, you won't want to repeat it! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Any commitment you've made for this week must be kept, even though you may find it more difficult than expected given the other things that arise at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You're used to encountering bumps in the road, but this week an obstacle looms before you that will require some serious forethought. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- Now is no time for making things up as you go along; a definite plan is in order, and your ability to follow it to the letter will make all the difference.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You have the opportunity this week to take over from someone who has enjoyed a great deal of success. Now it's your turn! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Contentment waxes and wanes this week, but you'll find the greatest comfort among certain friends and family members. Don't cut yourself off for any reason!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You may have trouble being fair and unbiased as you do your best to solve a problem that was not originally of your making. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to take advantage of every opportunity this week to show off your generosity -- and skill. Family and friends provide word-of-mouth support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You can reduce relationship stress this week by permitting what you could not sanction a while ago. Many of the rules have changed! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be targeted by someone who doesn't understand what you're all about. By week's end, this threat is likely turned into an advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You must do what you can to remain down to earth this week, even as those around you are losing touch with what counts the most. (March 6-March 20) -- Are you willing to do what you must to come out on top this week? You can win -- but it is likely to cost you in ways you had not imagined. Is a compromise in order?

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