Weekly Horoscope
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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All Signs
This week begins with some difficulties (with authority figures) however, the week hums along in an up and down way in terms of energy, and happy feelings versus self-doubt. It's nothing we can't handle. The heaviest aspect is an acknowledgment of how life works. No matter how close we are to someone, we're born alone and we die alone. Bummer! How unfair to work hard for houses, beautiful things, achievements, loving family relationships, partnerships, success, fame and attainment and then find out you can't take anything with you! Like whaat? (I hate smelling the coffee.) And yes, sure dreams are free -- but there's a small charge for alterations.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Life might give you a sobering reality check. You might feel lonely or cut off from others. The tricky part is this is not an illusion. You are alone! We're all separate beings. The deep realization of this (one of those paralyzing epiphanies or flashes of "so this is how life works") can be overwhelming at times. Fortunately, there's always dark chocolate or a great Shiraz to help one move on. Don't get hung up on this. Keep in mind that your mantra for this year is: "Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success!" Lucky Jupiter is at the top of your chart for the first time in 12 years, and it's there all year! (Victor Hugo said, "Everything bows to success, even grammar.")
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Difficulties with others might cramp your style right now or discourage you in some way. ("Nobody loves me.") This sort of thing happens to everybody now and then. We don't advertise it. We pretend no one notices. (And generally, nobody does.) But it's tough on one's morale. If someone criticizes you now or blocks you in some way, especially with romance, creativity, sports or working with children - phfft! - give this little thought. When the annals of history are written, this is peanuts. In fact, bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and authority figures in your life will speak highly of you this week. You might even get a raise!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Relations with authority figures are not great at the moment. On Sunday the 24th, you're in the middle of the squeeze play. You can't keep everyone happy. If you meet the expectations of others, you feel like you're selling out. But if you put yourself first, someone is going to be unhappy! You're caught between a rock and a hard place. The thing to remember is this squeeze play is temporary. Quite soon you'll see how to keep everyone else happy and at the same time, respect your own wants and needs. (Naturally we can't tolerate in others what we permit in ourselves.) Ain't it the truth? Especially with respect to procrastination.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Someone might oppose your travel plans, or matters related to school. You might encounter obstacles with medicine, the law, publishing and media. You might even have a falling out with someone over politics, religion or racial issues. (That covers everything except the kitchen sink. Speaking of which, have you cleaned it lately?) Yup - life's a bitch. But this is temporary! By Tuesday, you're sitting up and taking nourishment, and feeling muuuuch better. This week will bring you goodies from others, especially partners. You might receive praise or even actual money or some kind of benefit. Therefore, don't get hung up about what you can't do. Get fired up about what you can do!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Financial delays are discouraging and exasperating. You might get less from someone or a situation with inheritances, estates, wills, debt, taxes or even favours. ("What? This measly bit is my share?") Don't let this get you down. This is a temporary setback. You can improve your job or how you do your job so much this year, work will be a source of joy and success. In the meantime, just shoulder your responsibilities for others. Don't worry too much about what's fair or not fair. Do whatever you can even if you're unsure of the results. The wonderful Beverly Sills said, "You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try."
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
This is a testing time for relationships and partnerships. Fortunately, it's short lived. (72 hours?) Nevertheless, nobody likes to be tested, because nobody likes to fail. (That's because we all know the devils' boots don't creak.) Your ability to communicate to others is not so hot right now. You want closeness with someone but you don't know how to get it. I think you should just let this go for the moment. If you sense a gulf between you and someone else, don't try to build the bridge. Wait a few days because the material might go on sale. Timing is everything. Resist your urge to criticize. To carp or not to carp that is the question. (And you know the answer.)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Health challenges and possibly challenges to your job are discouraging this weekend. ("I'm navel lint.") Don't let this get you down. Just remind yourself that now or very soon (and certainly at some point this year) you're going to enter a year long phase where you enjoy your home way more! Your family life will be happy and rewarding. You'll be buying things to create a more beautiful home for yourself, and real estate development and investment will be profitable as well. Concentrate on this lovely potential. In the meantime, do whatever you can to boost your health and sense of well-being. Start jogging in front of the fridge. (Your rewards will be so handy!)
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Relationships with children are challenging right now for Scorpio parents or teachers. Whatever you try is blocked by circumstances, obstacles and difficulties beyond your control. Just don't give up. Keep on trying. Think of how a child learns to walk. They fall a lot, but if you're lucky -- they eventually run away from home. (Do I have to say that this is a joke? I adore my kids and welcomed them every one of the 17 times they returned home to live.) Romance is stressed right now. (But lo! What light through yonder monitor breaks? A message from my true love?) Be patient with domestic stresses. You are invincible!
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Relations with parents and bosses are dicey this weekend. It's hard to keep everyone happy both at home and in your career. You feel too challenged trying to juggle everything! What you're trying to establish is a happy balance between your obligations to others and your own needs and wants necessary to keep you happy. ("Hey, I have rights too!") The problem is this seems to be impossible to do right now. And you know what? I think you're right. Therefore, meet your basic obligations to others. You can't turn your back on these. Later in the week, you can invest time in yourself. It's a tricky line between patience and cowardice.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You feel you're banging your head against the wall with travel plans, or anything to do with higher education, publishing, the media, medicine and law. Yikes! That covers a lot. But this is where it's easy to encounter opposition. Fortunately, this opposition is a very temporary thing. But it's also a wakeup call. If you think you've exhausted your opportunities in some area - should you drop it? ("The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool." Shakespeare.) If something isn't working, move on. Don't use up your wonderful opportunities this year trying to do the impossible. Kryptonite is kryptonite.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Money matters, delays in payments, or late cheques in the mail might have you by the throat. (It was ever thus.) You can't avoid obstacles about wills, inheritances, debt, taxes and money that is owed to you or even something about your share of something. The delay is frustrating and disappointing. (And you were so planning on buying that Gulfstream.) Don't worry. Shortly after this weekend, words of wisdom and charm flow from your mouth. Everyone will want to be in your presence and bask in your wisdom. You could even charge money. And perhaps some of you will! Mercury and Venus are in your sign perfectly lined up on Tuesday, the 26th. Ask and ye shall receive. At the very least, ye shall dazzle.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Be patient with partners and close friends. And be gentle with yourself with respect to your feelings of self doubt and loneliness. This weekend what you might sense is the natural gulf that's between all of us. We dream about soulmates, closeness, and the mental telepathy of love. But there is a limit. Sure, we're all in this Big Soup together. But we are individuals. Generally, we can live with this ongoing knowledge. But now and then, it's overwhelming in a bleak, lonely way. This could be one of those times. You are not alone. Lots of people are feeling this way right now. The chat rooms are full! Reality can be such a bummer. Especially if you're really good at fantasizing and daydreaming,
