January 12-18, 2009

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Image: At the bottom of a huge nest, a small blue egg Message: New love Over the next few days loved ones may begin an almost four month period of active participation, revised social activities and family involvement. Allow social and romantic improvements to develop at their own pace: for many Aries natives group invitations and renewed trust will soon ensure lasting success. After Friday stay focused on small financial details and last minute business information. Rare breakthroughs and surprising opportunities are likely: remain alert.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Image: On the edge of a ruler, tiny lines and grooves Message: Reliable measures Financial habits are highlighted early this week. Monday through Wednesday expect relatives and close friends to gently probe for detailed explanations or official documents. Don't be unnerved: before mid-February loved ones may need to feel more in control of practical decisions. After mid- week plan unique romantic encounters or initiate private discussions with a lover or friend. Quick insights and new intimacy are available: make sure loved ones understand your long-term goals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Image: At the kitchen table, a cat sprawled across the morning newspaper Message: Asking for attention Romantic partners may soon press for concrete commitments. Early this week expect loved ones to be highly motivated to improve family life or expand their emotional security. Both are positive but may also be momentarily bothersome: watch for fast proposals and intense emotions. Wednesday through Saturday many Geminis may feel unnecessarily drawn into a business dispute or private social triangle. Minor tensions will escalate and then quickly fade: stay balanced.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Image: Five swans gliding across a misty lake Message: Calm reactions Subtle jealousies or private agendas may now cause workplace irritation. Over the next six days expect younger colleagues to ask for greater responsibility, challenge the advice of authority figures or assume a leadership role. Avoid confrontation, if possible: at present youthful pride will bring confusion. After Thursday respond quickly to a new romantic overture or sudden flirtation. Someone close may now be studying your habits, ideals and reactions: expect minor outbursts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Image: In an abandoned safety deposit box, a heart-shaped locket Message: Hidden value Love relationships will now take on a serious or committed quality. Early this week expect both romantic partners and trusted family members to be highly focused on long-term obligation and increasing home security. Single Leos can expect a variety of intriguing invitations. Remain dedicated to strong social ethics and all will soon work to your advantage. Friday through Sunday rest and evaluate career goals. Positive business new will soon arrive: remain determined.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Image: After a summer rain, fluttering sparrows in a birdbath Message: Enjoying the moment Colleagues and work partners will now favor an individual approach to work projects. Avoid public or team discussions, if possible: over the next few days group participation may prove difficult. After Wednesday social invitations will be delightful. This is the right time to expand key relationships, initiate new family schedules or plan complex celebrations. Late this weekend find positive ways to involve younger relatives: someone close may feel misunderstood or withdrawn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Image: Buried deep underground, a dusty parchment scroll Message: Secret knowledge Gossip and romantic speculation will provide intriguing moments this week. Late Monday afternoon expect a close friend to reveal an ongoing attraction, complex social triangle or private love affair. Rare complications or competing love interests will soon demand a delicate balanced. Refuse to pick sides or act as mediator, however: unusual reactions to new information may be an ongoing theme. After Friday ask a close relative for business advice: much wisdom is available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Image: High overhead, a tight formation of airplanes Message: Precision Business officials may now outline unrealistic time schedules or flawed assignments. Respond with an honest and detailed description of all possibilities. Before next week authority figures may feel a strong need to be informed of lagging resources, potential mistakes and ongoing limits. Don't disappoint. After Thursday family alliances may shift. Romantic decisions, repeated social patterns and private opinions may all be accented. Stay alert: new information will prove critical.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Image: After a long winter, crocuses poking through the earth Message: Impending bloom An unexpected flirtation may this week captivate your thoughts. Early Tuesday afternoon someone close may reveal a special interest in private family events, home planning or social habits. Many Sagittarians will now attract romantic invitations from unlikely sources. Wait, however, for obvious signals: public affections will soon inspire acceptance from colleagues or trusted friends. Late this weekend rest and pamper the body: physical energy may be low.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Image: In a crowded church, a joyful and lively choir Message: Bold voices Past family history and repeated home patterns are highlighted this week. Respond to new emotions by confidently stating your opinion: this is the right time to bring clarity to yesterday's social events or ongoing expectations. Be expressive: all is well. After Thursday many Capricorns will encounter an unusual or highly emotional workplace dispute. Key issues may involve past loyalties, revised instructions or scheduling. Remain diplomatic: bosses will not provide direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Image: A magnifying glass and an open book Message: Important words Detailed agreements and short-term contracts may this week require careful scrutiny. Thoroughly check records, facts or figures for costly errors. Some Aquarians will now need to return to outdated documents to prove their employment or financial history. Go slow. Wednesday through Friday social relationships are changing: expect a trusted friend to reveal an unexpected family or romantic problem. Offer encouragement: your suggestions and insights will prove invaluable.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Image: At the top of the hill, a young boy with a trumpet Message: Sounding the alarm Consistency in the workplace is now vital. After Tuesday expect colleagues to rely heavily on predictable responses to controversy. Over the next few days group relations and bold opinions may be unnecessarily dramatic: find positive and helpful ways to privately settle ongoing disputes. Later this week a new friend or potential lover may demand greater involvement in your private life. Family celebrations, group events and home planning are all accented: stay focused.

If your birthday is this week...after mid-February key officials issue rare statements of confidence or press for rapid expansion. Delayed permissions, loan applications or legal paperwork may be highlighted. The coming few months will bring steady and reliable improvements to job satisfaction, career goals and business planning. By early April new assignments and revised job titles will take precedence. For many Capricorns June through August also accents passionate romantic overtures and fast proposals from loved ones. Social or family expectations may dramatically increase. Remain focused and set reliable boundaries. Careful decisions and a steady pace will bring the desired results.

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