The coming week is likely to see more than just a few individuals doubling up on their jobs, tasks, projects and other endeavors as the need to fulfill more responsibilities than expected is discovered -- or assigned -- quite unexpectedly. While this will certainly mean that more work must be done, it also means that there is a far greater opportunity than usual to play the hero: to ride in on one’s white horse, banner flying most dramatically, and accomplishing that which no one else can or will.
Most who accept the charge to do what needs to be done will have the chance to do something important and lasting -- something that will be remembered for its overall impact on more than just a few people. If this happens at the workplace, promotions may follow; if it’s more recreational, reputations can certainly be burnished to a new shine!
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be offered a good deal of help with a certain project this week, but think twice before accepting it. You may work more efficiently on your own. (April 5-April 19) -- Productivity this week depends in large part on how you use the time available to you; making an early start each day can surely give you the edge you need initially.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your qualifications to do a certain job may never be in question, but some may question your suitability to be in charge. This challenge won’t last long. (May 6-May 20) -- A combination of past learning and current instinct will serve you quite well this week, as you’ll likely have to work very quickly and won’t have time for homework.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You will want to be sure that all personal connections are solidly in place today before you begin asking more of anyone around you. You know whom you can lean on. (June 7-June 20) -- You’re likely to attract a great deal of support from those who have admired you from afar for quite some time. These disciples can really make the difference this week.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’ll want to remind yourself throughout the week that there’s more at stake than just reputation -- and others are depending on you to score a win. (July 8-July 22) -- You can rack up more than one important success this week -- and at least one will be something you accomplish for the first time. This gives you a needed boost.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may not be able to teach others how to do what needs to be done with words alone; you must be willing to demonstrate both your strategy and primary tactics. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You’ll score some points this week with someone you’ve long been wanting to impress -- but take care you don’t let this go to your head! There’s work to do!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can do a few small things early in the week to build up your courage and position yourself for success. Indeed, the first few steps are the most important. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What someone else tells you as the week opens may indeed be fascinating, but it really has little bearing on what you have to do. Move on when the time comes.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You mustn’t let yourself fall victim to anything that isn’t real this week -- especially any imagined physical ills. A past malady can be avoided. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may question the logic of a planned endeavor this week, but what you should be looking at is any hint of danger. If you feel unsafe for any reason, cut and run!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You’re not likely to perform well when pressed into doing what you would normally resist -- but that which comes naturally can be done quite well indeed. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You’ll have every reason to promote a certain central idea this week, as it cannot only bring you an unexpected success, but it can help those around you as well.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may have trouble making a budget early in the week, but later on, you’ll realize what you’ve been omitting from your calculations and start again. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You may have to withdraw from something that brings you a lot of pleasure this week simply because you have more to do elsewhere than anticipated. Focus on actual goals.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You are likely to be interested more in the “why” than the “what” or “how” this week, and your progress will reflect this at home or at the workplace. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Just because someone has a reputation that warrants respect doesn’t mean you aren’t worthy of competing at the same level. You can prove you have just as much to offer.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The ins and outs of something rather complicated will prove quite consuming this week, but you must be sure to make time for other more mundane matters, too. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- An epiphany of sorts early in the week has you doing new things that are likely to become part of your regular repertory. More surprises are in store, so be ready!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It may seem inconceivable to you as the week opens that you could be in a certain coveted position by the weekend -- but that’s what may well happen. (March 6-March 20) -- You understand more of what’s going on at this time than you’re letting on, and you can use that to give yourself an advantage when you most need it. Stay alert!