Your Stars This Week for December 01, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | December 1st, 2024

The coming week is likely to present a series of situations that build quickly upon each other, one right after the other, requiring all engaged individuals to work fast and make decisions at a pace with which they may not be comfortable. Still, such a fast pace, if it doesn't trip one up, can surely enable one to achieve more than expected at this time -- though all must be aware that certain dangers arising from both the pace and the continually increasing complexity of circumstances may prove serious and unavoidable. It's these that will require a greater-than-usual circumspection, and an ability to shift gears quickly and efficiently with little or no advance warning. This week, perception, maneuverability and teamwork can keep one out of serious trouble -- and even allow one to reach goals that have only recently seemed unattainable.

Prospects are bright this week, despite any difficulties that may be anticipated or encountered, especially for those who understand that nothing is guaranteed and only dedication and hard work can truly win the day. Anyone who is tempted to give up this week will want to think twice, as the current phase isn't likely to last long.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may not be comfortable doing what must be done this week, but you can do it in such a way that it doesn't have to be redone anytime soon. (April 5-April 19) -- Are you more interested in keeping up with ever-changing styles, or does a more conservative approach serve your purposes this week? You must first know what you really want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- Your needs this week may have to take second place to the needs of someone whose care will likely be in your hands -- at least temporarily. Do what is necessary. (May 6-May 20) -- The guidance you get from a trusted adviser may not be as valuable to you this week as what you see a newcomer doing. You will likely choose to follow that lead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- It's a good week to implement something new that promises to push you ahead at a faster pace. You must be ready to take advantage of fleeting opportunities. (June 7-June 20) -- Doing what doesn't come naturally to you this week will benefit you in ways that you cannot yet fully understand -- but it'll be worth staying the course for a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Meetings of all kinds may seem a waste of time and energy, but you never know when a piece of information will be shared that makes all the difference to you. (July 8-July 22) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that your way is the only way this week. Everyone's methods will be effective to some degree, so which is really best for you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- Recognizing a good idea where you see one is a trait that can serve you well throughout the week. Don't assume only the veterans will have valid ideas! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You can do much to ease tensions at home or at the workplace this week, but you'll have to approach the central issues very delicately indeed. Tread lightly at all times!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You may have to revisit a situation this week that you thought had been permanently resolved -- but, clearly, you made an overly hasty judgement. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- Up-to-date information will be necessary every step of the way this week as you try to assemble a team that is fully equipped to deal with something fast approaching.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A personal enemy is likely to reappear this week and challenge you in a way that you haven't been challenged in many a moon. You've learned much since then! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Progress this week is contingent upon the timely application of new lessons -- some even immediately upon learning them. Now is no time for a leisurely approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- Your progress at the workplace will be quickly recognized this week by those who are in a position to do you good in times to come. Ask for what you want! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You can soar above the common fray this week and do things in a manner that separates you from those who have no clear idea of what can be done at this time. You do, surely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- The complications that arise this week can prove daunting, or they can provide lessons you can carry into future endeavors. The choice is yours. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- Pay attention to how others are addressing their own personal challenges, and you’ll be inspired to address yours in a way that can liberate you in a new, exciting way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- Focus on the things that get a rise out of you, and you'll be dealing directly with things that really matter. Even a negative response can be valuable. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- It's a good time to break a bad habit, provided you can fill the void with something that is far more positive and doesn't present you with repeated challenges.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- You are eager to make contact with someone who seems better equipped to deal with what transpires this week. Now is a good time for learning lessons. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you don't present yourself to a rival as weak or vulnerable. Even if you have to pretend, do your best to come across as capable and ready for what comes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- What you do around the home will energize you and prepare you for something you don't expect when you are out and about. You'll be ready, surely! (March 6-March 20) -- The end of an era may be just around the corner, and this week you'll want to put your all into anything you do before you are compelled to move on to something else.

astrology

Your Stars This Week for November 24, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 24th, 2024

The coming week is likely to provide more than one opportunity to those who are able to spot them for exploration, relaxation, recreation and the discovery of some new love that will help shape the future in work, domestic affairs or both. What this means, of course, is that attention must be paid to all manner of things so that their true value can be recognized and their short- and long-term benefits enjoyed now and in the future, both at home and at the workplace. All will have the chance, at some point this week, to drift off the beaten path and enjoy the sights and sounds of a rarely explored location, and this can lead to an increase in both mental and physical energy and the occurrence of the kind of sudden inspiration that can lead directly to self-improvement. And that, ultimately, is what this week is all about.

Those who think they have nothing to gain this week are in error, and as soon as they decide to take advantage of any opportunity to shake up the status quo, they're sure to benefit in ways that, in retrospect, seem patently obvious. Those who finish last this week have, in some respect, worked for that very result, despite any and all complaints to the contrary.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may be compelled to make a decision based on a financial reality when you would much prefer to let your heart lead the way. You can do that very soon. (April 5-April 19) -- Timing isn't everything this week, but it can be instrumental in allowing you to position yourself advantageously in a tough situation created by someone else.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You may have trouble getting started this week, but once you do, you're likely to have trouble stopping. There is more to this than just a good feeling! (May 6-May 20) -- It may fall to you to solve a mystery this week that many others have been unable to crack. Your unique perspective allows you to see certain things more clearly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You may have to fight a battle at home this week over an issue that has lain dormant for quite some time. Whether you win or lose is not the key factor. (June 7-June 20) -- Someone is likely to be watching over you this week, but that shouldn't give you carte blanche to do whatever you like regardless of the risks it may incur.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- You’re going through some kind of change that is difficult to pinpoint and identify, but by riding it out, you’ll make a few important, useful discoveries. (July 8-July 22) -- Others are happy to do the same things this week as last, but you’re likely to become frustrated with the status quo. Look around: Engaging options are all around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- A brief conversation early in the week is likely to set the tone for each day that follows -- until you're ready to assume greater responsibility than usual. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- Do what is expected of you, and the expected will happen as a result. Surprise those around you, and the results will surely amount to more than you had bargained for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- You can avoid all manner of scams and deceptions this week simply by using your common sense to stay out of high-risk situations. You're luckier than most. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- An opportunity to stand in for another this week is likely to afford you more than enjoyment, but could very well lead to something that puts money in your wallet!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- A trap you set for another this week is likely only to ensnare you before all is said and done. You must come up with another plan if you want to get ahead. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- It's quite possible that you will hit the jackpot this week, literally or figuratively. Once you've claimed what is yours by rights, what new path is open to you?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- The course of action you are considering this week may not lead directly to your intended destination, but some side trips can prove quite rewarding. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself becoming jealous of something that someone else takes for granted, but you mustn't try to claim it for yourself. What's most valuable to you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- A confrontation may be unavoidable this week, but there is something you can do to ensure you're on the winning side when all is said and done. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- A difference in ideologies is likely to present itself in a manner that allows you and your opposition to avoid a fight. You can possibly arrange a collaboration.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- You must try to see and acknowledge all options and possibilities this week before choosing a particular path. You don't want to miss the obvious! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- By adopting a different perspective this week, you should be able to accomplish what has been impossible for you in the past. Much improvement is to be expected now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- One strategy is likely to be no more effective than another in theory, but once you put both into motion, you'll realize which is more viable. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- You may feel stuck as the week opens, but by making a choice -- any choice -- you'll activate something in your own mind and psyche that allows you to break free.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- Focus on that which is solid, upstanding and real this week. You cannot afford to lose time or money by risking it all on something illusory. (March 6-March 20) -- You will sense that others are gravitating toward you this week even though there is still considerable distance between you and them. Try to determine what is really going on.

astrology

Your Stars This Week for November 17, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Stars This Week | November 17th, 2024

The coming week is likely to favor those who are able to take all things in a manner that allows for maximum flexibility, as responses to all stimuli, both positive and negative, must be shaped freely if they are to be effective -- and flexibility, maneuverability and the ability to change one's mind and direction quickly and effectively are essential to success at this time. This is sure to prove a difficult week for those who are too set in their ways, as stubbornness of all kinds will surely lead directly to the kind of stasis that will, in turn, threaten progress and lead to disappointment. The sort of adaptability that will be so favored this week begins as a kind of mindset, and those who understand that everything begins and ends with how they think can surely make the most of all manner of opportunities this week, expected and unexpected.

Some may suffer from a kind of ennui this week that is very difficult to push through -- but it must be overcome if one is to make a strong showing at this time. The most important thing one can do, in fact, is to start something new in a positive and confident manner, to display all the readiness that leads to unqualified success in most, if not all, instances.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) -- You may have to face a coming storm without any shelter whatsoever this week -- figuratively, of course. You can expect emotional winds to buffet you about! (April 5-April 19) -- As you navigate rough waters this week, you'll want to keep the reason for your current journey squarely in mind. You will lose sight of your intentions at your peril.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) -- You're likely to get information early in the week that will come in handy on various occasions -- and in at least one instance, in a most unusual fashion. (May 6-May 20) -- Your creative energy is at a high point right now, and you can take advantage of a suggested collaboration -- but only if you're willing to compromise a bit on your vision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) -- You can do much this week that matters a great deal to all those with whom you come in contact -- but pay close attention to those who are indirectly affected. (June 7-June 20) -- An idea that has been percolating for quite some time is almost ready to see the light of day, but you must seek out the right forum in which to make an announcement.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) -- Getting something right will require more than solo effort this week; you'll want to engage the cooperation of one whose work reflects their personality. (July 8-July 22) -- The rules are changing, and you must stay current if you expect to remain in contention for the big rewards down the road. How can you adjust most efficiently?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) -- You risk much by prematurely letting others in on what you are up to this week. Be patient, and let them come to you. Don't let on that you have any secrets! (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) -- You are aware of your potential, but you aren't quite sure yet how to fulfill it this week. Listen most to those signals that come to you through back channels.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) -- While others are assuming that you've tipped your hand, you can do things this week that can, when the time comes, take them completely by surprise. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) -- What you've planned may be easy to implement this week, but dealing with the reactions of others may prove more difficult than anticipated. There may be no rules to follow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) -- The end of an era is fast approaching, and you'll want to be ready to make the most of the transition. This week's preparations will be important. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) -- Keep your feet on the ground this week even as you let your imagination take flight. A combination of the pragmatic and the fanciful may very soon put you in the lead!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) -- You may think you don’t have what it takes to face a certain challenge this week, but the encouragement you get from another should tell you otherwise. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to see what awaits you just around the next corner, but to step over what lies in your way right now without dealing with it directly is surely a mistake.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) -- It may be time to reestablish an old pattern that worked well for you in times of stress. You're facing something that requires calm attention. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) -- The results so far of a project only half completed will tell you all you need to know about how you must proceed to finish it on schedule. Don't balk at the unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) -- A reunion of sorts is on the docket this week, but you may not yet be ready to face what is likely to come up as a result -- emotionally or psychologically. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) -- Use care this week when trying to combine your efforts with those of someone whose methods are very different from your own. Neither of you should change your ways now!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) -- Gains and losses will be very much on your mind throughout the week, and not only where financial issues are concerned. What are your true desires? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) -- The more willing you are to travel here and there to gather the information you need, the more you'll get -- and the more valuable it will prove to be when put to use.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) -- You can surely use any unscheduled time to your advantage this week. You've got a plan that will surely require some reflection and adjustment. (March 6-March 20) -- Take care that you're not doing something praiseworthy for all the wrong reasons this week. It's not enough simply to seek praise; what real benefits will result?

Next up: More trusted advice from...