"I don't believe in astrology; I'm a Sagittarius and we're skeptical."

Nothing better sums up our penchant for knowing the unknown like the above quotation. Astrology can be used as a powerful-and fun-tool for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us. Well, no one can really predict the future with perfection but then a forecast- good or bad- can alert us about the impending events in our life and help us brace up for the uncertain. What does astrology have to say about us, our loved ones, is pure fun. The forecasts often help us discover ourselves.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 21 -Feb. 19)

Family:

Get your plate cleared of old business and needs as quickly as you can this week and seek cooperation while delegating duty the 16th to 18th. Spending on vehicles, repairs, appliances, travel and entertainment spike the 18/19th. Ideal discussion time the 20th may help you avoid unwanted spending and agreeing. You are good at problem solving the 21st and it can really 'save your butt/wallet'.

Love:

Romance does NOT do well this week for a number of signs and you appear stable until the 19/20th when termination energy can complicate your life. Indications are that the lion's share of you will 'micro-mange' this one out of existence but for those of you who stall or freeze up, complications can last into the 24th to 27th.

Friendship:

You need to put yourself first this week more times than not, especially near the 16th, 19th and again late on the 20th. BE a good listener but avoid doling out money to save, solve or salvage for others, especially the 22nd!

Career:

Take each day one at a time and finish what you start each of them, especially the 16th. Use the 17th for your best cooperation and negotiation day, especially with power people OR over money. You may make a later AM mistake the 18th; double check everything! Soft peddle an issue with a coworker the 19th and avoid being seen as a time waster around the water cooler the 20th; also avoid gossip and gossipers the 19/20th.

Finances:

Actually, rather good

PISCES
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

Family:

Strong emotions and several challenges are likely, especially the 16th and 18th but sort and address 'on the spot' to keep effort from 'domino' effects that require more money and work. An enjoyable exchange and some level of improvement is likely the 20/21st. Promote 'family unity' as some members may have challenges and need support.

Love:

Romance does best for the single Fish this week as paired ones tend to over emotionalize, possibly knit-pick and even 'make mountains out of mole hills'. IF you are reading this because you love or are paired to a Fish, be tolerant and understanding. Single Fish hit pay dirt near the 20th to 22nd and it can be promising.

Friendship:

Your Scorpio, Capricorn, Libra, Sagittarius and especially your Cancer pals will most possibly 'really need you' this week. IF you hear from any of them, do whatever is within reason and within your power, especially if 'loss' is involved.

Career:

Your 'best day' to wrangle cooperation is early on the 16th and most of the 17th but it may likely take effort, focus and 'staying on it'. A mid day mistake is possible the 18th; avoid this one by tending to details in long distance dealings or exchanges that involve amounts, commodities, facts, figures or info. Answer all communications quickly the 20th and display 'strong loyalty' the 19/20th.

Finances:

Fair but demanding the 16th to 18th.

ARIES
(Mar. 21- April 20)

Family:

Delays and setbacks along with disappointment is likely the 16th; push past it and stay focused without rendering opinions or allow that 'bee' to buzz up in your bonnet. Give lots of 'latitude' to emotional members the 17th to 19th, especially Scorpio, Cancer, Sagittarius, Capricorn and any dealing 'long distance' with transportation/travel issues or vehicle problems. A happy piece of news is likely the 22nd.

Love:

This is NOT a good week for the Ram, especially with possible frustrating situations or news the 16th or 20th, especially IF you are paired to or dealing with, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Scorpio, Libra or other Rams. Zip the LIP, big time or you may not HAVE a 'second time'. Single Rams may hit interesting opportunities the 18th, especially daytime hours and the evenings of the 20/21st.

Friendship:

Friends extend invitations and keep the harmony at gatherings is wise, especially if two or more pals are at the same event. A personal problem MAY surface leading up the 22nd and bailing out Sagittarius, Taurus, Capricorn, Leo, Aries or any pal over money woes is possible. Remember what Bill said: "Neither a lender nor a borrower be" ...unless this is an old pal you've done business with before, OR, you 'owe' a favor to.

Career:

this is going to be a challenging week but most likely for most Rams because it is so 'packed full' of duty, opportunity and exploitable situations, especially if any above you are promoted out/on. Show your organizational skills and how 'sharp' you can be. Dress the part the 18th to 20th, especially IF there are any 'visiting dignitaries'.

Finances:

Choppy at times

TAURUS
(Apr. 21- may 21)

Family:

A great deal of effort, possibly expense and definitely patience may be needed this week, especially the 16th to afternoon of the 18th and again near the 22nd. Keep members calm and 'well supplied'. Be willing to listen if/when fears and insecurities strike, real or not, especially for Capricorn, Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Aquarius members.

Love:

Romance may be slightly challenging for the paired Bull as some may encounter emotional set backs late on the 16th to mid day the 18th. Get off your hands and 'make a decision' or risk another kind of loss or setback the 20th, especially IF you are paired to or romancing a Capricorn, Cancer, Sagittarius or Aquarius. There is excellent luck the 20th to 22nd for most single Bulls.

Friendship:

Relax with pals and shared hobbies and passions the 18th to 20th for fulfilling experiences, especially with Cancer, Capricorn, Libra, Sagittarius, Leo and Aries pals. Closer ties are a likely result. Avoid being drawn in on the 22nd IF a pair or group of pals is 'at odds with each other' especially IF the topic is MONEY!

Career:

A 'career plum' of some kind may be almost 'handed to you' the 16th and some Bulls will profit and promote nicely from this one. Travel is almost a given for Bulls who even 'seldom require' or qualify the 18th to 20th. Stubborn power people need smooth handling the 20/21st; on site or off.

Finances:

CAN be costly but 'takes money to make money' situations really pay off.

GEMINI
(May 22-June 21)

Family:

Several 'road blocks' may surface the 17/18th in family life OR career but for most Twins; it's family, especially if you have Libra, Capricorn, Cancer, Taurus, Aquarius or Leo members or money and/or vehicles is a 'bone of contention' for or between them. Be willing to discuss things and the 17th is 'perfect' for negotiating neutral ground. A long discussion AGAIN on the 21st may be additional quelling or a whole new topic which it appears is also be handled well. You are prone to a short fuse the 22nd.

Love:

This is NOT a good week for love/romance unless just lusty sexual energies is all you live for; then you have plenty the later hours of the 16th right to mid day the 18th but be willing to pay by being pursued, especially near the 19th to 21st, IF Libra, Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn, Aquarius or Pisces is who you've been 'dallying with'. I smell Glenn Close on this one for a few of you! Termination energy is also a VIALBE threat the 18th to 20th and a small cross section of Twins WILL lose status, have scares or outright losses.

Friendship:

IF and when you have personal problems this week, especially if you find you need some 'management input/help' near the 17th and/or 19th to 21st, you may want to hit up your most 'well balanced pal' for some unbiased honesty; choose Sagittarius, Taurus, Pisces, Capricorn or Virgo with a 'good history' with your personal problem or need/topic.

Career:

Several signs may have challenging weeks and thankfully, you are NOT likely to be one of them, but you may have to DEAL with those who do, especially IF you network heavily. Avoid making any deadline promises IF you can and give yourself lots of fudge room, push goals out and don't speak in terms of 'iron clad' unless you have to. Project an image of 'having that handled' even if it's NOT. Delays and setbacks are typical but the 24th has a quick fix.

Finances:

Choppy.

CANCER
(June 22-July 22)

Family:

The 'week from hell' may require dipping into reserves of MONEY, patience, effort and tolerance, especially near the 19th when setbacks, loss and expense, particularly over vehicles, travel, transportation or on members 'a distance away'. It may be best to say nothing now and save discussions for the 21st or better yet, the 23rd or after. Life may teach them the lessons you've been thumping on for a time now!

Love:

Sadly, some Crabs may hit 'termination' energy this week, but it will most likely be those who have been dragging dysfunctional relationships along for months or years and really 'needed' to make an end and move on. All things ultimately happen for the best and for those who DO, quick new recovery and opportunities are highly likely this year. Others of you will find fantastic and almost 'unbelievable' cosmic connections that start strong, are deeply fulfilling and 'go all the way to the alter'.

Friendship:

Your Pals may be a real 'God Send' this week and keeping them close and making sure you reflect your gratitude quickly are both wise. A 'need to talk' near the later hours of the 18th and again the 21st may address a plethora of issues and help you 'move on down the road' quickly and far more smoothly!

Career:

Problem solving may FILL your week, especially with power people who screwed up the 16/17th and may want to 'pass the buck' and with coworkers the 18/19th who made mistakes and now need help hiding or fixing them and the 20th with highly promising and profitable 'new business/opportunities' almost 'handed to you'. It's a week of struggle but it may pay off nicely for most of you in many ways.

Finances:

Actually good, even if/when seemingly 'bad'.

LEO
(July 23-Aug 22)

Family:

Soothing, solving, serving and providing guidance, insight and fostering 'life lessons' especially for youth or challenged members is likely and may 'heat up your week' near the 20th to 22nd. Losses from ANY kind of 'chance taking' can result in a huge spike in spending to fix, replace or appease, especially vehicles and any members 'a distance away' particularly those 'traveling'.

Love:

Romance show some interesting promise this week for single Lions, especially older ones who see themselves as 'retired' or out of the game; surprises are likely near the 17/18th all day, the evening of the 20th and all day the 21st. Personal problems appear arise quickly and possibly 'out of nowhere' the 22nd and may hit some paired Lions, especially those dealing with Sagittarius, Taurus, Leo, Aries, Aquarius or any partner over money issues/stress.

Friendship:

What with the potential for personal life to 'come to logger heads' a pal may be just what you need to help find direction, insight or just have a place to go lick your wounds or bounce ideas off of and best days for using them to 'recover losses or setbacks' are going to be the 17th after delays the 16th, the 20th after losses the 19th and anytime on the 22nd if/when you 'hit a wall' of 'no escape'.

Career:

SOME Lions may hit 'termination' energy this week and while the cross section is VERY small, if you're one of them, who cares what the odds were. BE respectful around power people the 16/17th, use ease in communications the 18th, especially with coworkers who feel they are 'owed something' or who are themselves 'frightened and insecure' and err on the side of caution BIG Time the 19th to survive this week.

Finances:

Demanding and when it takes, it takes a LOT.

VIRGO
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)

Family:

Practical application is the way to go to survive and muddle through this week of demands, spikes in spending and troubled members, especially Scorpio, Sagittarius, Aries, Capricorn, Cancer or Libra youth. Spending on education, vehicles, repairs, transportation and medical or fitness needs is likely, especially the 18th to 20th and cooperation is poor then also. Your fuse 'frays' big time the 22nd; zip it.

Love:

This is NOT a good week for romance and progress and just surviving it with ticking off a partner will be 'good enough' and the WORST thing you can do is render an opinion, make observations or issue complaints the 22nd; lest you sink your happy little ship! Single Virgos do show some promise near the 17th all day and the evenings of the 20/21st.

Friendship:

New friends are likely and some may 'drop in' without announcing it, especially near the 16/17th, again the 20th and possibly too early on the 22nd. Be polite but keep and maintain good boundaries with tactful applications of 'friendliness'. Having to go 'above and beyond' for a pal the 20th to 22nd IS possible, especially for Capricorn, Cancer, Taurus, Sagittarius, Aries or Leo.

Career:

MANY of you will get 'dumped on' with duty and expectations this week as a hefty cross section of you show that 'sh*t really does roll downhill'. Do your best and do it quickly the 16/17th, silently the 19th, behind the scenes as much as possible the 19th and with great 'self motivation' the 20th. Mr. Big may be watching and you'll score brownie points the others will MISS!

Finances:

Draining, demanding and outright unreasonable at times but you have to 'suck it up' and make the best choices you can when/if spending.

LIBRA
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)

Family:

A beautiful find or bargain the 16th may send you on a redecorating tizzy and streamlining your home for more enjoyment and comfort is likely. Members tend to 'be on board' and requests may spike additional spending by/before the 18/19th. Address practical needs first. Some of you may find discord or members 'at odds' with each other; take the initiative the 20th and 'sit them down' and fix it!

Love:

Here too, any problem within your ongoing relationship status, old OR new, need to be addressed and fixed by or before the 20th and YOU are going to have to roll up your selves and do it IF your partner appears to be uninvolved or 'not getting it' especially IF the problem is with Capricorn, Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus or other Scales. This is a poor week for singles but a small cross section of you may hit pay dirt near the 16th, 19th and definitely the 20/21st.

Friendship:

KEEP your pals by keeping your opinion, even if ASKED! Don't take sides, especially IF two or more pals, paired or not, are at odds with each other. Maintain balance and loyalty and set strong boundaries by making compassionate but realistic statements.

Career:

Don't let coworkers box you in either this week [read the Friendship Section] by choosing who to back or what side to take on issues, especially IF the need to do so arises near the AM of the 16th, all day the 19th or later on the 20th. Power people may promote you or recommend you the 19/20th and image, dress and fast returns on communication/s may make all the difference.

Finances:

Promising but not cooperative

SCORPIO
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Family:

Pouring your efforts, emotions and money into the 16th to 19th is typical this week, especially to appease youth, fill vehicle/transportation needs and address health/fitness requirements. Also, any youth in the house may need 'extra curricular' spending, especially on trips, hobby items, materials and competition situations. Be their support AND their rooting gallery. A lengthy discussion near the 17th and gain near the 21st may be 'linked' in some way and hold far more powerful, life long influences than seen on the surface at the time.

Love:

Love may be all about sexual drive and lusty emotions the 16th to 18th this week and some of you may find setbacks or termination near the 19/20th IF you do not handle incoming needs or give requests the 'attention' your partner feels is 'worthy' of the situation. ONLY talking, questioning AND listen will save the Stinger Butt this week.

Friendship:

Before dashing off to enjoy sports, hobbies or gatherings with pals, check your family, career and love life needs and be sure you have not forgotten any obligations or promises. A very small cross section of you may have pals cycle out, move on or pass away this week, especially near the 17th to 19th. This too, is a part of life and when God closes a door, He always opens a window.

Career:

Loss and termination of status is also possible this week for some Stingers but it is likely to be income, accounts, status or clients and for most of you, you'll 'get them back;' some as soon as the week of the 23rd while others of you may have to 'step and fetch' a scramble until as far out as the end of April '12.

Finances:

Promising but costly now.

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)

Family:

Several talks are indicated this week but they appear to be rather 'constructive' and may be solving, soothing or planning and structuring, especially the later hours of the 18th, again the 20th and the early hours of the 22nd, which appears to be the more 'sensitive' one, where personal problems can be aired. Give those that focus on money and need your first priority, especially IF Sagittarius, Leo, Aries, Capricorn or Taurus are involved. Be patient!

Love:

Romantic love does show promise this week near the 16/17th but for single Arches only. Paired ones may find a termination threat near the 19th, especially IF they are paired to Pisces, Libra, Capricorn, Aries or Leo. Remain calm and show a strong willingness to listen and 'fix quickly'. THE Perfect time for resolution is later on the 20th and early on the 21st.

Friendship:

Pals may extend invitations near the 17th, 19th and 22nd but checking your personal agenda for family, love, career or other friend commitments might be wise, especially if it is a 'last minute, exciting' invite.

Career:

Maintain a good 'pace' early in the week and keep personal opinions and distractions out of your schedule, especially calls from family or friends. Project a sound and savvy image the 18/19th as power people, big clients or 'MR. Big' may be watching and considering you for 'something big'. A hint or insight/omen may come in a discussion late on the 20th or off site the 21st.

Finances:

Promising and 'likely' to be/do what is 'hinted at'.

CAPRICORN
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)

Family:

Spending WILL go on the rise for a hefty cross section of you, especially for practical needs like food, medical, clothing and bills near the 16th to 18th and vehicles, travel, educational supplies and repairs the 19th to 21st. A long talk near the 17th may be unavoidable and likely to 'stir up emotions' but get them addressed and out of your face. A member may 'throw a bit of a fit' near the 22nd; use practical methods to quell it.

Love:

Romance does NOT do well this week for the Sea Goat and a very small cross section of you may hit termination energy but it is ONLY to make room for something 'much better' in your life and only those Caps who've been 'hauling a struggling and dysfunctional relationship' along for months or years are likely candidates. Some singles may get lucky near the 17th and again the 21st but it can be slow starting and poor quality. A 'loss' of some kind is rather likely the 19th and can take almost any form from romantic to pet love.

Friendship:

For those of you who DO hit the 'losses' energy this week, nothing will be more helpful than a good pal; choose wisely whom you call upon for support and consider the compassion and respect level they displayed in the past. Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces and Libra may be all good choices.

Career:

A pieces of very useful and insight info may fall in your lap and provide you with 'power' you had not anticipated the 16th to 18th; use it wisely, especially IF Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn, Gemini, Virgo or money/risk is involved. The 'gamble' may pay off but if it does NOT look good 'on the 19th' bail and get yourself out of it/there! Taking ANY kind of 'chance' the 19th is VERBOTEN!

Finances:

Promising but MAY backfire if not handled well/right.