Your Stars This Week for October 20, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 20th, 2024

The coming week is likely to demand of most, if not all, individuals an increased level of care, especially where support activities and peripheral issues may heavily impact central duties and key endeavors. Indeed, while they won't -- and shouldn't -- be seen, the goings-on behind the scenes are sure to be of paramount importance all week long, and one minor piece of neglect or mismanagement can quite possibly throw everything out of whack, which will require remedial efforts that far outweigh anything that should have been done to prevent them in the first place. As is so often the case during such times, teamwork and collaboration will prove all-important, but still it's likely that there will be one hero in every group effort who, more than any other individual, really makes it possible to succeed and move forward at this time.

Those who find themselves outside of their usual circle of activity this week, or far from what they call home, will have to cultivate a view of their surroundings that is all-encompassing. Missing even the smallest detail at this time can lead to setbacks from which it will prove difficult to recover. All must pay attention this week to everything going on around them!

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take nothing that doesn't belong to you this week and you will surely minimize tensions. You may have the chance to give something back, in fact! (April 5-April 19) -- You can certainly outperform your competitors this week, but can you exceed your own expectations? It may be time for you to take a leaf out of your mentor's book.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may be tasked this week with arranging things in a manner that doesn't come naturally to you, but a minor adjustment can enable you to compensate effectively. (May 6-May 20) -- Your greatest problem this week is likely to come at you in a most unexpected manner. You'll have to dig deep into your bag of tricks to come up with a quick solution.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- What looks like a possibility to you may look like nothing but trouble to a friend or partner. You must sort this out before making headway this week. (June 7-June 20) -- Travel is in the picture, but not of a kind you may have been expecting. Be ready to move quickly and get work done on the fly. You'll have a chance to review your efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You want to be the best, but first you must become truly proficient -- and this week you'll have the chance to learn more about what you're trying to do. (July 8-July 22) -- Jump the gun this week and you're handing a victory to a rival. Be patient and observe what's going on around you with a critical eye. It'll be your turn very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You must decide early in the week what the order of events will be when it's time for you to direct the efforts of a team of allies. Consider the unusual. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- An overreaction at any time this week is likely to derail your plans and force you to make the best of an alternate situation. This may cost more than you can afford.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You're likely to discover that the adage is true: "Everybody's a critic." What you do with that realization, however, can serve you well in coming weeks. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to give yourself up completely to fate, so get back to basics and make a plan for yourself that you know you can follow to the end this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You may have less trouble dealing with the authorities this week than expected, but more with someone who doesn't seem to understand what you're up to. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Accurate notes will help you in the days to come, surely, but you'll want to keep your head in the game and be keenly aware of all developments as you experience them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Time will prove precious this week, and you'll want to be sure you follow all indicators toward destinations you've had your sights on for some time. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have to recalibrate your thinking early in the week, as the behavior of those around you may otherwise knock you off balance. Expect the least expected!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Step in before someone asks you for assistance this week and you're likely to find yourself in something of a fight over jurisdiction. Don't be hasty. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be looking for you this week, but you don't really want to be found. It may be time for you to take that trip you've been considering, to avoid detection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Someone may misinterpret your actions this week and say you're trying to avoid a key issue, but nothing could be further from the truth. You must prove it! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Success this week is likely to depend on your ability to get into someone else's mind and anticipate what they will do under various circumstances. Avoid any prejudice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Be sure to look at things from a different perspective this week as often as you can. This will allow you to expand your effectiveness in many situations. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- An exploration of sorts has given you information that is quite surprising, and this week you can put it to use in a way that takes your competitors by surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may be nervous about what you think you will encounter this week, but that can only make you more vulnerable. Be strong and trust what you already know. (March 6-March 20) -- You may find yourself translating someone else's actions throughout the week in order to anticipate how they will affect you in the near future. Avoid overreactions.

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Your Stars This Week for October 13, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 13th, 2024

The coming week is likely to bring about, for a wide variety of individuals from all walks of life, a long-awaited transition -- the end of one era and the beginning of another. A willingness to let something go will be essential to a smooth shift from the past to the future, and while emotions may run high at times throughout the week, it will be essential for everyone to acknowledge the necessity of this change, and the fact that it is, indeed, a good thing. There are those, however, who are likely to prove themselves to be emotional hoarders, the kind who are unable to free themselves from a previous attachment in order to make room for something new -- and they are sure to have a tough time of it this week as the past and the future battle for priority and take what may become a serious mental and even physical toll.

There are others, however, who are eager to jump ship and move on to whatever is next, and they can do so with tremendous alacrity and buoyancy of spirit. There can be, indeed, something uplifting about setting the old aside in favor of the new -- and that's just what will be happening this week, and change is likely to take on many forms at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You must be willing to look at things without judging this week. A clear outlook and the ability to juggle your schedule nimbly will serve you well. (April 5-April 19) -- Someone may object to your methods this week and urge you to reconsider, but this is certainly a case in which the end can and will justify the means. Keep going.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- The competition is likely to heat up some this week, and you'll be required to do more than you had originally scheduled. Don't ignore the obvious. (May 6-May 20) -- Now is no time for you to intrude on another. Focus on your own affairs, and do what you must to effect the change you've long been anticipating. A friend is eager to join you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have to wait for others to get their work done this week before you can even begin -- but you can use the time to hone your most valuable skills. (June 7-June 20) -- You aren't invincible, but you can surely do more this week than you had originally planned -- especially if you combine your own methods with those of a respected expert.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It's time for you to strengthen your ties to a certain group of like-minded people, or to cut them altogether. This is a decision you mustn't take lightly. (July 8-July 22) -- You are likely to learn an important lesson this week courtesy of a friend who has been keeping you in their sights for quite some time. How will you say "thank you"?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to go through more this week than you had anticipated, but your physical and mental health is strong and you're ready to take on whatever comes. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You're growing tired of all the new things that are thrust in your direction day after day, and this week you may finally realize there's something you can do about it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- It's time to consider seriously an option that can possibly double or triple your current gains -- if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- You can form an alliance with someone who doesn't always agree with you, but in matters of consequence this week you're likely to be on precisely the same page.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You are eager to see justice done this week, but it will be important for you to stay out of the way of those who can really do the work that must be done. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Internal rhythms may be shifting dramatically throughout the week. Be ready to accept a change that you had not anticipated or seen clearly in your mind's eye.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your prospects are improving, and you will have an increased sense of belonging this week. What you decide should not be held against you by anyone. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may have the feeling that something big is in the making, and indeed you'll be in a position to influence what goes on in a highly unusual and creative way. Don't panic!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- Wait around for things to happen to you this week and you're not likely to gain the advantage over a rival. Strike while the iron is hot! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- An accident early in the week must not be allowed to keep you from doing what must be done. It will prove an annoyance, surely, but you'll be able to move on as planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Any cheating you do this week is sure to come back to haunt you, so you were best to play by the rules -- and encourage those around you to do the same. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Your sense of self will be challenged this week by a series of events that knock you off balance somewhat -- but your recovery should be quick and quite impressive too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Opportunity is likely to knock only once this week, and you'd better be in a position to hear it and take advantage of what it brings. Don’t be tentative. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Give another a hand early in the week, and that simple favor is likely to be granted to you in turn later on -- and may well enable you to reach what was not accessible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Take a look at a certain problem from all possible angles this week and you should be able to solve it before anything becomes critical for you. (March 6-March 20) -- An attempt to solve a mystery for someone else is likely to require you to jump into something that could prove dangerous. There's no reason another can't assist you.

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Your Stars This Week for October 06, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | October 6th, 2024

The coming week is likely to require many individuals to split their attention between personal and business affairs, and those who are used to having the line between the two somewhat blurry may find that it's beneficial to keep them as distinct as possible at this time -- at least until certain developments in one area inform those in the other, and one can realign them to suit one's needs, preferences and schedule. In some cases it may be quite difficult, and perhaps simply impossible, to keep them separate for reasons that will become perfectly clear as the week progresses, and for such individuals it will be absolutely necessary to keep priorities clear and organized if confusion is to be avoided and a clear path to success uncovered.

All must be ready to help others this week, particularly those who are in similar if not identical situations. When it comes to assembling teams with like aspirations and desires, it may be best to recognize where everyone is coming from first, rather than where everyone wants to go. There's no altering the former, which makes it a priority concern at this time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- Take care that you don't try to do too much this week to give others what they desire. You must satisfy your own needs, and you'll need energy to do that! (April 5-April 19) -- You must respond to something this week before you find it frustrating or troubling in any way. Wait that long, and your reaction is sure to be misinterpreted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Instead of trying to match someone else's output this week, focus instead on doing what you feel is really necessary. A new rivalry can be dangerous. (May 6-May 20) -- Only through careful negotiation will you be able to put yourself where you think you belong this week. You may have to settle somewhat along the way, but only temporarily.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have only a certain amount of time this week to get a job done, so once it's been assigned to you, you'll want to get started right away. (June 7-June 20) -- Others may not understand your instructions at first, so you may have to spend a good deal of time this week clarifying what is, to you, very clear indeed. Be patient!

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- It's a good week to offer your services to anyone who may be able to use them -- especially when time is short and collaboration can speed things up. (July 8-July 22) -- Others may be surprised this week by your displays of generosity, but what they don't know is that you're offering a great deal because you expect even more in return.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You may have to work hard not to be distracted by all that goes on around you this week -- especially when something genuinely interesting gets started. (Aug.8-Aug. 22) -- You've been listening to the same complaints and suggestions for quite some time, and this week you may be able to solve the problem with a daring piece of improvisation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- The closer you work with someone else this week the greater the benefits will be -- when the time comes. You mustn't expect any significant rewards just yet. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- A forced separation is likely having a negative effect on your overall mood and mindset -- but this week you may be able to close the distance for a while.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- You're likely to receive a call to action of sorts this week, which may well alter your personal trajectory quite dramatically -- at least for now. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- You may have to work so quickly this week that you're unable to engage in the kind of self-assessment that you usually find routine. You must trust another's judgment!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You will be able to make a connection with someone who has recently tried to remain aloof. Now you must work together to establish a common purpose. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may encounter an obstacle this week that requires you to rethink your entire approach to a certain problem. This is something you never thought would happen!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- You can take advantage of someone's outdated methods this week and put yourself ahead of the pack for a while. Don't prioritize competition, however. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- What you're after isn't likely to be understood by those around you this week until you very clearly explain all aspects of where you are and what you really need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- The attention you receive as a result of an unexpected development can be helpful or harmful depending on your reaction to it. Maintain a positive outlook! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Something said or done only recently is likely to have a major impact on your week, both professionally and personally. What is it that you've overlooked?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- The usual attention paid to a certain issue isn't likely to have the usual effect, so you're going to have to try it from a different angle. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may be bombarded by requests from those who find your way of working not only effective, but also quite fascinating. You can only do what you can do, however!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You may find that something quite simple adds something very special to your week, and others are likely to head your way to be a part of it. (March 6-March 20) -- You must prepare yourself for the unexpected this week, for even if you expect it, you'll be affected in ways that require flexibility, creativity and increased determination.

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