The coming week will, unsurprisingly, open up many doors to interaction among family members, but what may prove unusual is just how many threatened rifts can be avoided entirely, and family conflicts resolved. This is simply because a spirit of reconciliation and understanding will have descended upon those who, under normal circumstances, would not be of a mind to find common ground. So what's going on, exactly? More listening, for one thing! Those who have been too busy talking are likely to give others a chance to air their thoughts and feelings, and that counts for much. Those who have felt overlooked or disenfranchised in the past, for whatever reason, will sense that they are a part of the conversation again, at long last!
Romance may well take a prominent position in the lives of many, and some will choose this time to make changes that can promote a kind of happiness that has been elusive in the past. Those who are in love as the week opens will likely be more so as it ends, despite any fears to the contrary.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You won't be on the outs with a certain old friend for very much longer, especially if that person says what he or she has long wanted to say. (April 5-April 19) -- You must wait your turn, but when it comes, you can surely enjoy everything that comes your way as a result.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- This may be a quieter week than expected, unless you take advantage of the opportunity to join friends on an impromptu getaway. (May 6-May 20) -- You're eager to hear what someone has been up to, but first you must be willing to ease tensions raised by an intrusive third party.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What you hear may conflict dramatically with what you read; you can arrive at the truth only by mounting your own investigation. (June 7-June 20) -- Things are likely to be much more laid back than expected. See if you can get someone to back you as you try something unusual.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You may have reason to distrust the experts as you forge ahead and do what you have been advised not to do. (July 8-July 22) -- Success is at hand, but you may not be ready to complete your journey. A loved one gives you the proper perspective.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You can save a lot of money, or you can let it slip through your fingers. It all depends on how much you've kept up with trends. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can turn something routine into something extraordinary, but it may take longer than expected. Others want to be involved.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to juggle several responsibilities before you can set it all down and focus on your own immediate needs. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- It's a good week to dedicate yourself to a new cause, but take care that you're not being fooled by someone for unspoken reasons.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- There has been plenty of blame to go around in the past, but you'll realize that it's time to let go of all negative feelings. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- The right person in the right job can make all the difference -- and this week, that person is likely to be you. Many rejoice.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You'll want to keep communicating at a steady pace to ensure that everyone is on the same page and no one is left behind. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You'll spot a few new opportunities as the week opens, and what happens next may surprise even you. You have a few decisions to make.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You may be required to lead others through a minefield of emotional hazards, but you can do so with great success. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- It may fall to you to control what others could not as the emotional tenor of a situation reaches a new high. Put yourself in another's shoes for a while.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You know what someone is after, and you know that you can provide it, but the perfect deal may not be easy to arrange. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Someone has been giving you subtle hints and warnings recently, and you're sure to find out what they're all about. Your path is clear.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You may have to do many things entirely on your own, often for the benefit of others. Your generosity shines through. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- A reunion with someone who has long been far from home gives you hope for a brighter future -- especially where domestic issues are concerned.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You'll have every reason to join forces with another to ensure that what you want to see happen actually does happen. (March 6-March 20) -- A decision made some time ago begins to reap unexpected rewards. You and a loved one can begin an exciting journey together.