Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (KRT)

Aug. 22-28, 2005

ARIES (March 21-April 20) Romantic overtures are delightfully seductive this week. Over the next nine days, new love affairs will be brief but worthwhile. Close friends, however, may need extra time to adjust to complex or unusual relationships: respond honestly to all invitations and expect rare compliments. Thursday through Saturday, home routines will dramatically improve. Parents, roommates or older siblings may soon announce vital financial or schedule changes. Don't confront: sensitivity is needed.

TAURUS (April 21-May 20) Workplace assignments will this week be easily disrupted by faulty instructions. Before Thursday, older colleagues are overly confident but poorly informed. Stay detached and avoid delicate group discussions: over the next nine days private politics or rare power struggles may also be in operation. Friday through Sunday accents romantic overtures and last minute invitations. Find extra time to spend with potential lovers or new friends this week: there's much to be gained.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Over the next nine days, lovers and close friends may require added time and understanding. Private family problems or deep feelings of isolation may be a key concern. Unproductive daily habits may be an underlying influence: if possible, advocate fresh activities, revised physical routines and social change. After Thursday, many Geminis may experience a wave of business intuition or career ambition. New sources of income will arrive before mid-November: stay sharp.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Younger relatives or friends will require extra reassurance over the next few days. Recent business or romantic disappointments may this week trigger moody reactions or sudden cancellations. Provide subtle but consistent encouragement: home plans and family gatherings may also demand a special effort. Thursday through Sunday, a previously resolved financial dispute may need to be reviewed. Remain alert: loved ones will ask for detailed documents.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Several weeks of restlessness will now fade. Early this week, schedule special events with close friends or discuss unique travel plans. Social involvement and creative speculation will help renew confidence: remain open to exotic ideas and unique group proposals. Later this week, romantic encounters and family activities are pleasing. After Thursday, enjoy quiet, cozy moments with loved ones: a sincere and deeply felt display of affection is needed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Property decisions, home obligations or large purchases are now a prime theme. Before mid-week, family members may ask for detailed explanations of legal or financial agreements. Provide concrete fact and figures but expect ongoing doubt: over the next few weeks, loved ones will need time for private reflection. Friday through Sunday, a close friend or lover may challenge your views on marriage, long-term promises or family traditions. Go slow: tensions may be high.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Before Wednesday, a rare business encounter may provide a unique social introduction. Age appropriate relationships and private attractions are highlighted. Over the next nine days, unexpected flirtations are emotionally complex but highly favored: remain open to new proposals or sudden invitations. After mid-week, colleagues and officials may strongly disagree concerning daily procedures or job titles. Avoid confrontation: new disputes will not be easily resolved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Yesterday's relationships may this week provide valuable insight into today's emotional differences. Over the next nine days, many Scorpios will experience a brief but intense wave of nostalgia. Study all romantic and social reflections for meaningful clues: at present, loved ones may need to review outdated habits or past alliances. Later this week, respond quickly to a last minute job assignment. Authority figures will quickly grant permissions: stay focused.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) Long-term colleagues may be moody and self-involved over the next few days. Personality differences or strained relations with authority may be an underlying influence. Workplace isolation will not encourage lasting agreements or group acceptance: after Wednesday, find positive ways to advance team projects. Thursday through Saturday, an old friend may announce complex social or romantic changes. Avoid key questions: new information will prove unreliable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Home business ventures and financial requests now work in your favor. Over the next nine days, partnership agreements, loan applications or legal contracts will bring the desired results. Thoroughly discuss added duties or schedule changes with loved ones: careful planning will eventually prove invaluable. After Thursday, a close friend or romantic partner may propose a unique social event or new travel destination. Don't hesitate: doubts are best left in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Early this week, a sudden impression or intuition may reveal the deeper motives of a friend or colleague. Areas affected are career ambition, favoritism in the workplace or rare social triangles. Timing will prove vital: observe habitual behaviors but remain temporarily silent. Thursday through Saturday also highlight romantic planning and rare social invitations. Remain quietly diplomatic: loved ones may announce family events or reveal controversial opinions.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) Financial planning is draining but necessary this week. Before Thursday, close friends and relatives may be unwilling to discuss long-term budgets, missed payments or ongoing expenses. Remain determined: delayed business and money decisions will quickly become unmanageable. Friday through Sunday, a friend or lover may express a strong need for written commitments or reliable social promises. Family and group celebrations may be a key theme: stay focused.

If your birthday is this week: Ask loved ones for extra time before making vital housing or family decisions. Over the next 12 weeks, private issues of trust and mistrust in the home may be bothersome. No serious or long-lasting consequences are likely here; so not to worry. Do, however, expect strong opinions and bold public discussions. Close relatives or roommates may be unwilling to offer viable solutions. Remain determined: after mid-December, a 15-month period of romantic increase, social sharing and home enjoyment begins. Early in 2006, business and career opportunities may require added paperwork. Authority figures, before mid-March, will avoid fulfilling yesterday's promises. Stay motivated: by late May several new options or job titles are due to arrive.

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