The coming week is likely to see almost everyone's excitement rise with the approach of something that most have certainly been anticipating -- but there may be few, if any, opportunities to stop and bask in that excitement and anticipation, as there is much to be done before things really heat up toward the end of the week. Preparation will be the key to success on many fronts this week.
Tension between life partners, whether romantic or purely professional and platonic, will likely be an issue this week. On one hand, it will be easy to understand why work is the priority this week -- but that's a mental process. On the other hand, the heart may yearn for more time and attention from the partner who is all in at work.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may receive a proposition this week that has you wondering if you're on the right track -- but this is not likely to be something you want to follow up on. (April 4-April 19) -- Divide the week into three parts and assign each its own goal. Once this is done, you'll have a much clearer idea of what is essential and what can be skipped.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- A friend may be growing impatient with your seeming inability to commit, but this week you'll go through a few changes that improve the situation considerably. (May 6-May 20) -- Whenever you have the opportunity this week to be by yourself and focus on your work, take advantage of it. Soon you won't have many opportunities to be alone.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You've been putting off something in favor of a lesser endeavor, but this week you're likely to realize that it's now or never. Get it done and be content! (June 7-June 20) -- You may discover that something other than what you expected has actually been driving trends at home or at work, and this week you can adjust accordingly.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You'll be facing certain fears this week, and you'll want to be sure that you're fully prepared. It's a good time to repeat that which works best. (July 8-July 22) -- You may be quite taken by some sort of novelty at this time, but you must recognize that it's not likely to be good for you in the long run. Don't take the risk.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- There's no need to look backward this week, as all that you must focus on lies ahead. You've gathered what you need from the past, and it serves you well. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You may be wondering what's next, but by the time you decide to commit one way or the other, you'll find that you're in the thick of something you can't readily resolve.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- Your ability to see what's what and to determine the value of that which lands in your lap will certainly serve you well this week. You give a friend a boost. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You may overhear something quite by accident as the week opens that stays with you for the next several days. Look inside yourself to determine why this is.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- Questions of overall readiness and qualifications are sure to arise this week, but fortunately you're in a position to lay down decrees, not follow them. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- A sense of superiority may be unavoidable this week, but you must take care that you don't say or do everything that crosses your mind. Be judicious -- always!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may be busier than expected this week, but you can still fulfill a promise to a loved one while turning in a top-notch performance at the workplace. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- If you're likely to be torn in two directions this week, you must decide very quickly which way to go, as you risk another's well-being by remaining noncommittal.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The assistance you receive from another isn't likely to be quite as valuable as the help you give to another, but it's not a good time for keeping score. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Quality control may prove a little trickier this week than you had anticipated, as you will be dealing with other people's egos as you assess their efforts.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You mustn't let that which you cannot control exert undue control over you. Turn to those activities that give you a sense of purpose and accomplishment. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Time may not be on your side as the week opens, but if you do all you can to get ahead of the game, you'll find that later on you'll have a more leisurely time of it.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You want to know how someone has been able to do what they've recently done -- but you don't want to intrude. Observation from afar can yield information. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- By shadowing someone this week, you can learn a lot about what has to be done -- and how to do it. You may want to suggest a collaboration -- but make no assumptions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may have to dedicate yourself to two very important tasks this week, and though they are not directly related, one will surely inform the other. (March 6-March 20) -- Adjustments can be made this week that increase your efficiency and productivity. Soon you'll be in a position to help someone who is eager to get ahead.