The coming week is likely to require a great deal more self-reflection from nearly everyone, combined with a willingness to assume a supporting role when engaged in work activities. While this may not be easy for some to accept, the truth is that these requirements are closely related; those who are able to see themselves most clearly and who are able to hand the reins to someone else will find that what they learn can help them avoid just such situations in the future.
The big lesson? Second place this week can ensure first place next week -- and long into the future.
Despite the presence of numerous signs, signals and warnings, not everyone will see them -- and even some who see them will not interpret them correctly. This can prove the No. 1 threat to success this week.
CAPICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Time wasted this week cannot be reclaimed -- nor can you do anything to catch up if you find yourself falling behind. Don't let it happen! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to see through another's repeated deceptions can serve you quite well this week. Others are pulled into your orbit.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You will want to resist the temptation to argue with someone you know is wrong. Your involvement cannot possibly help the situation. (April 5-April 19) -- You will want to work against any perceived inequality this week, and your efforts can surely be effective -- especially when it comes to ethical issues.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You cannot avoid your critics this week, so instead of combating everything you hear, try to learn something instead. (May 6-May 20) -- You have a long way to go this week, but at least you know it. Making a good strong start will surely benefit you, but be prepared to stop along the way.
GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- Your confidence is on the rise, even as you face situations that do not directly favor you. You can expect the odds to shift dramatically. (June 7-June 20) -- You can feed on what others give you, or you can provide yourself with what you need. The latter approach can yield greater, more lasting results.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You are tempted to journey into new territory this week, but you must remember what happened to others who succumbed to such temptation. (July 8-July 22) -- You may have trouble differentiating between good and bad this week. A friend is able to help you avoid making any seriously poor decisions.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You are feeling a stronger connection to those who share your aspirations. This week, you can work together even when you are far apart. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Though you don't usually acknowledge the role of luck in your daily affairs, this week you cannot claim that everything is the result of your own skill and daring.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- That which you most want may be the most difficult to acquire this week -- but that certainly doesn't mean you shouldn't make the effort! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You will be feeling pressure from all sides this week. Don't lose sight of two key things: what you want, and what you can do to get it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are in need of a little more affection than usual this week, and you know just where you can get it. You may not even have to ask! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you is aware of what you're going through -- or what you are about to go through. It's time to acknowledge his or her lasting importance to you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will want to use whatever time you have at your disposal this week to do something that others have been telling you not to do. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You've been taking credit for something that you know full well is not all your doing. This week, you can make things right by acknowledging another.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You'll want to focus on safety this week, as you and those around you journey into dangerous territory. Many hazards may be invisible. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to be headed in a new direction as the week comes to a close -- but you won't know it at first. Routine affairs take on new meaning for you.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20—Feb. 3) -- You can put the many lessons you learn this week to almost immediate good use. Others watch what you do and are inspired to emulate you. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You will find someone who cannot be resisted this week; his or her "magnetic pull" is simply too strong! This can lead to something you've long wanted.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- It's not all bad news this week, especially where loved ones are concerned. Indeed, you can find a silver lining in almost every cloud. (March 6-March 20) -- Listen carefully to the opinions of others this week, but don't make adjustments just because you're told to do so! You must heed your own instincts as well.