Today's Horoscopes

You may have stumbled into someone else`s disaster movie. Before resigning yourself to the role of a victim, think about what a hero would do. This is more about survival or peace of mind than any kind of glory. It`s evidently your job to make things right again. Although you`d like to know who started this whole thing and why they did it, the information isn`t forthcoming. Navigate in this moment toward the best possible outcome. Feelings get in the way. Suppressing them generally isn`t good, but this time it`s necessary. You need your clear head and sound judgement.

Your heels drag as a deadline approaches. Unhappy as you may be with the proceedings, you`re locked in for the rest of this week. It`s increasingly clear to others that your heart isn`t in this. Spiteful or sloppy effort generates a moment`s heat, but acting with contempt could make your situation even more difficult. Force yourself to stay within reasonable guidelines. First think about how to keep from annoying others, and then about ways in which you might please them. A satisfied customer usually comes back for more. Maybe by that time you`ll be ready to serve them with a smile.

There are reasons to be angry. There are also reasons to be happy. Guess which response will probably improve your condition? When people live or work together, of course there will be differences. Your cosmic role is to laugh about and learn from these differences. Throw the rest away -- it will hurt you to keep it inside, and it will hurt others if you let it out. The stars give you sharp powers of observation. They also give you the patience to evaluate what you observe. The next action that you take will have far-reaching effects.

The terrain that you must cross is of your own making. With all the Earth energy in your starcast, it could be a rough ride. No one is asking you to offer your resources to the first person you see. All parties should be patient to see whether they can work together, and if so, what they need. When things get hot, you might actually want to have others taking the heat with you. Volunteers are more trustworthy than recruits. It`s much easier to open up after you`ve been through an ordeal with someone. This is how true partnerships and friendships begin.

Some people learn only what they need to know. You, on the other hand, are a fan of education for its own sake. You wear the nickname `teacher`s pet` as a compliment instead of an insult. You`re quick at putting new information to its best possible use. Accurately predicting consequences keeps you from making unnecessary preparations. The best profits are the ones that you can reinvest in the system that produced them. This is about more than just money. Your body serves you well when you take care of it. The outer world mimics your inner harmonic state.

The heavier elements keep you from getting airborne. You have to focus on and feel things that usually seem like somebody else`s problem. Any plans to take the next step must be put on hold. Although your first impulse is to retreat, that`s not the answer, either. You can work from home to filter the outside world`s distractions. Be sure to let family and pets know that you need your space. In fact, benign surroundings should cheer you significantly. Your chances improve with your attitude. The definition of success might change as well, and that wouldn`t be a bad thing.

You could use a break. Refreshing events lift your spirits. Your senses come alive, grounding you firmly in a sense of what must be done. You won`t realize the extent of your working knowledge until you see others visibly impressed. Wise employers and clients will put your skills to the best possible use. There`s no need to beg when a reminder does just as well. As you move smoothly into this newer, better phase, your old problems are less important. Forgive others for the frustration they may have caused. Even as you prove yourself again, they too deserve another chance.

You appear to know a secret, but there`s really no great mystery at work. It`s just another case of practice makes perfect. Anyone could do this if they put in enough time and effort. Most of those around you, however, are obsessed with charlatans and bad advice. Why do people seem to forget everything they know at the first hint of chaos? You`d laugh if there wasn`t so much actual suffering. But you`re not about to preach. Most of what you`d say would be condensed into useless abbreviations. Buzzwords can`t take the place of real substance.

Your defenses go up when someone makes demands. You`re much more agreeable to a suggestion that you could take or leave. When everyone stays calm, a working relationship is off to a fine start. A written contract cuts to the chase when translated from legalese into English. All parties agree on the value of what they`re giving and getting. Let this spirit of clarity flow into other areas of your life. There`s no need to defend when you`re not under attack. Don`t be in such a hurry that you can`t share. Loved ones come together and help prevent mishaps and catastrophes.

You`re doing fine. Why do others have problems? Maybe the stars aren`t giving them the same royal treatment. You deserve this, so you don`t feel guilty. Clear and rational thinking brings new opportunities. Refer frequently to the collected wisdom of those that came before you. When you know what must be done, you won`t sit around waiting for it to take care of itself. You know better than to flaunt your wealth or to splurge now with what you may need later. It`s enough to have a credit line. The less you use it, the less interest you`ll be charged.

You lean too heavily on your own charm and the kindness of strangers. This is starting to look bad, and you can do much better. Do you really want to turn people off? Surrender to the part of yourself that never goes away, no matter how much you conceal it. Identify your strengths so that they can start working for you. Pay attention to the passing world. Soon you`ll find your niche. The real transformation begins when you connect with what you want to be doing. Others can tell that you care, and they reward you with their attention and business.

The vague, undisciplined lifestyle is not for you. Suddenly you feel like getting your house in order. Take inventory to see what`s missing and what needs improvement. A naive opinion still works as a metaphor, although you now understand that the situation is far more complex. You`re free to come at the truth from any angle. Imagination belongs in a specific box, but you`re not ready to shut the lid. You`ll need your old toys again when you come face to face with a personal project that`s been unfinished for too long. Being motivated doesn`t mean being serious.