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ARIES: You don't need to concern yourself with what other people think. It's not your business. And what you can't control is best left alone. Too many things filter in to this situation for you to think that there's only one way to see and/or deal with it. For now, it would be good if you could keep your eye on what's true for you with the understanding that everyone has a right to their own opinion. Don't expect anyone to sign up for your team. Too many of your allies have chosen to step out of integrity at a time when you seem to be the only one who knows what it is.

TAURUS: Before you go ahead with this, you better be damn sure you can handle it. The idea that it'll be easy to sell it, or do it, or create it is a naïve misconception. Many of you aren't well informed enough to be clear about what you're up against; some of you think that you're invincible. The other thing is: you have lost sight of the fact that nothing goes in a straight line. If you think you've got this all figured out, you're about to find out that the Gods have other plans. Expect a little more pressure, your share of doubts and questions that beg you to face the music.

GEMINI: If things are stuck and you can't figure out what you're doing wrong, my advice to you would be to stop and look at the situation for what it is. Many of your objections boil down to excuses for what you are unwilling to do. You know that something has to change but you don't seem to understand that it has to start with you. A few adjustments in the company you keep, and enough objectivity to see that it's pointless to keep trying to make a go of it in a situation that is already halfway down the tubes, will go a long way to getting you off your ass and onto something new.

CANCER: The things that make you unique have more to do with the way you respond to life than they do with whatever you're doing outwardly. You may not realize it but it's your feelings and your ability to care that generate every bit of goodness that comes to you. Knowing this may make it easier for you to understand that you will only feel qualified for what you're about to take on when you erase any thought that says you might not be good enough. The extent to which you are able to recognize and value yourself will be what determines how things go from here.

LEO: It feels good to be out of the woods or finally done with things that were totally dragging you down. What's amazing is you were clueless as to how much of yourself got lost while life was harder than it had to be. It's even harder to believe that you were blind to the fact that you weren't there anymore. So much for what's over and done with; and a big "thank you" to whatever, or whoever, got you to see the light. You deserve a vacation and/or enough time to reconnect with the parts of yourself that disappeared while you were swimming upstream.

VIRGO: Your impatience with others is easy to understand. Their misdemeanors keep interfering with the energy flow, and you've had it with having to make all kinds of room for their nonsense. In situations like this it always looks like we have to take it or leave it when the fact is, the possibilities are infinite. Don't waste too much time wringing your hands over your inability to know what to do about other people and their problems. You can do more to help them grow up if you mind your own business and keep your heart focused on the things that make it sing.

LIBRA: You have more support than you've had in a long time. Something seems to be working. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that you finally let go of all the regret and bitterness that had to be left behind. With the weight of all that emotional baggage gone, the load feels lighter and you get the feeling that nothing can stop you now. While there's nothing in the way, this is no time to be taking anything for granted. Be grateful for this round of good luck and be sure to demonstrate your appreciation for it by continuing to apply yourself to the task at hand.

SCORPIO: You can't figure out why things seem to be rearranging themselves so quickly. One day you're clear that everything's going to be all right, and the next day your perspective flips to the thought that the other shoe is bound to drop. On top of this mental seesaw, all of a sudden the spiritual component has become a big feature in your reality. If it sounds strange to suggest that this would add to your confusion, you need to consider that whenever we begin to go deeper into our purpose for being here, life automatically opens up a Pandora's Box of one thing after another.

SAGITTARIUS: You have been pushing things to the limit. Your philosophy is one of "more is better." This could have you thinking that if you just keep working and adding more to the pile, everything will turn out for the best. Maybe so, but you forget that you've been feeling like a prisoner, locked behind the bars of your accomplishments, and part of you is ready to pick up and get the hell out. It might be better to slow down long enough to see that what you wanted out of this and what it has turned out to be are different enough for you to pull back and redefine it, or go on to something else.

CAPRICORN: You're coming into the home stretch with more than one thing. As you wait to see how it all unfolds you're wondering how far you really want to go. Of late, you've come to realize that having it all requires more from you than you've ever had to give, and while there is obviously some benefit coming from it, you aren't sure that this is who you want to be. The slow lane is looking more and more attractive. Instead of throwing everything out the window you might want to look at what it will take to bring things to fruition without sacrificing your soul for it.

AQUARIUS: There's only so much you can do for people. It looks to me like you've gone over and above the call of duty. Whoever keeps expecting you to be a little bit of everything hasn't shown one sign of trying to do that for themselves. You got sick of this a long time ago. If it's your good natured idealism that makes you put up with it, it might be time to look at what it's getting you. The milk of human kindness turns sour when we make it too easy for people to keep running their trips ad infinitum. All of us have to grow up; for you this means being mature enough to cut the cord.

ARIES: It's not like you to be vague about too much of anything, but you're totally fogged up about your current situation. The gap between what you want and what you have is bigger than China; so much for seeing only what you want to see. Everyone else is more than clear that you've got to face reality before your illusion either gets the best of you or winds up demolishing whoever's on the other end of the stick. Smartening up will require you to backtrack through a lie or two. You may even find out that staying here will make it difficult to live with and/or be yourself.

TAURUS: Biting off more than you can chew is usually a sign of optimism and faith. You've taken on something so totally new and different it'll be interesting to see how it goes. For many of you, what comes together from here on out will form the foundation for the rest of your life. If you're as diligent about it as you are about everything else there will be no problem. If you happen to be stepping into something that's too big, too far out of the box, or too far beyond the scope of your understanding, you will find it next to impossible to put your money where your mouth is.

GEMINI: You have this weird sense of objectivity that allows you to see things from both points of view; thank God! Others are so totally one-way about it, you'd go nuts if you went along with them. The bigger issue has to do with mommy and daddy. Your continuous need to have someone "out there" to discipline, control and/or restrict you, is as old as the hills. If those close to you keep acting as a stand-in for your parents, how will you ever get to find out who they are? At which point the bigger question becomes: when will you ever get to find out who you are?

CANCER: There's a difference between being nice and being weak. Over-kindness can get you into all kinds of trouble. It looks to me like you're in one of those situations where someone got the wrong impression. In their mind you are now the nicest person in the world. If you thought you had to play that role to get them to leave you alone, it had the opposite effect. Now you're at the mercy of needing to show them your true and total self. All you have to do is let them know that you're going through an identity crisis; and the real you isn't half as nice as the one they've met.

LEO: Don't assume that more is better. If you're suffering from lack of stuff, work, love, time or attention, how can you make the most of what you've got? The truth is we always have everything we need. If you look around you will see that it's all here in front of you and the fruits of your labors are what you have to work with. If it's time to change, don't hesitate to shift your direction and don't be afraid to leave everything behind. Too much is about to re-route you to a totally different course and you can't get too stuck on anything that keeps you away from it.

VIRGO: What other people do is their business. Don't get too wrapped up in trying to figure out why they don't know how to behave. Within your own frame of experience the only power you can call on is the example you set for yourself. In the end, it is never our job to mess with people and their lessons. If it's getting harder for you to have faith in the idea that they're ever going to get it, you'll be happy to know that they're about to get whacked with the truth. Do yourself a favor and don't get too involved rattling their cage; this is one time when you need to stay out of it.

LIBRA: You aren't totally sure that you're up for this. The scent of your previous mistakes is wafting out of what you thought might be too good to be true. I'm not so sure it's as bad as it looks. You know you don't want to keep repeating the same old story; as long as you're clear about that, you can do anything you want here. Don't expect others to tell you when you're not being yourself and don't expect them to know exactly what to do. It's you who has to set the standard for what you want out of this arrangement, and now is the time to start making it real for yourself.

SCORPIO: You can't believe how easy it's been to get this going. If you're pinching yourself to see if it's real, I can see why. Sometimes things work out just the way we want them to — and when we get over the shock, we usually discover that we have a whole new set of problems to deal with. That being the case, your situation is ripe for creating anything you want, and now is the time to think about where you want it to go. Don't use any of the prescriptions that you've used in the past. Your current state of affairs is totally different and won't respond well to the old set of rules.

SAGITTARIUS: You haven't decided whether this is working for you or not. Part of you feels like you've been thrust into something that belongs to someone else and you're not sure why it's you that got to play this role. Another part of you sees this as an opportunity to branch out into uncharted waters and it excites you to think of the possibilities. The only thing you're completely clear on is that this is where you happen to be at the moment. It's a well-known fact that we are all exactly where we need to be, so stop wondering what you're doing here and make the most of it!

CAPRICORN: The part of you that emerges when the rest of your chores and responsibilities are done for the day is totally at peace with things. You are beginning to see that this aspect of your nature is where all your power comes from. At the moment, there is nothing to interfere with your experience of yourself and this has opened you up to the idea that you can do absolutely anything. With a list of obligations, and the expectations of others about to keep you busy for at least six months, the need to center yourself in this place of power can't be overemphasized.

AQUARIUS: More isn't always better. Don't take on anything extra or you'll wind up regretting it. If you think that this recent rash of opportunities is a good thing, you're probably of the mind that you need to follow up on them as a way to insure your further progress or success. What you may be less aware of is the law that governs random forms of interference. If your motives have even a whiff of over-ambition, fear or greed, biting off more than you can chew will land you in a maelstrom of complications that will totally undermine your ability to put out your best effort.

ARIES: Pushing your luck isn't going to work. You're so convinced that you can make this happen you're forgetting that it could be the last thing you need. Before you go trying to sell whatever it is that you're peddling, you better be sure that you know what you're doing. Others will not be impressed by surface efforts, nor will they be flattered by your attempts to kiss up. Don't think you can fool them. This is one of those situations that will work out better if you operate from the standpoint of sincerity and are able to demonstrate that you know of what you speak.

TAURUS: No matter how much you try to please others it’s never enough. At this point they don’t even notice, they’re so used to getting whatever they want out of you. Don’t you find it interesting that you, the one who doesn’t suffer fools, is so totally gullible when it comes to this particular individual. It seems as if their hold on you has made it hard for you to be yourself. Don’t hesitate to let them know that they’ve got to start dealing with their own mess and give you the freedom to pursue the dreams that won’t come into being if you continue to devalue yourself like this.

GEMINI: Your moods have been totally up and down lately. Underneath the sense of nervousness or anxiety, the issue seems to be about you wishing you had more to say about the direction your life is taking. If others have been messing with the control panel, you need to ask yourself why you'd allow anyone to step in and run the show. Blowing hot and cold, or going from being the perfect person to being your evil twin, wouldn't be an issue if you could open your eyes to the fact that you are one of those people who absolutely cannot tolerate any type of control.

CANCER: It would be easier to tell you the truth if you wanted to hear it. Most of what's going on has to do with you trying to figure out how to keep your show on the road. Everything seems to be moving in a really good direction — but there are undercurrents or doubts that have you wondering if it's even worth it to continue. These thoughts are your intuition giving off a signal. Any tendency to second guess it could see you pouring a ton of time and energy into a plan that could prove to be more trouble than it's worth. Trust your gut and be as willing as you can to face the truth.

LEO: You need to lay down your defenses and get real. People won't be able to know you if you keep covering up everything that makes you special. Part of the trouble with your love life has to do with the way you start out making it seem as if you're a dream come true. As things develop, the real you comes out, and your partner feels like they've been duped. This is where all your troubles originate. Try just being yourself from the get-go; that way the endless dramas and the energy it takes to keep it all going will be replaced with more meaningful methods of connection.

VIRGO: You're about to get carried away. If you want this to flower into something meaningful, give it time to prove itself. This could also translate as: this is no time to be stubborn about the wrong things. Life may call you to reverse your direction in a heartbeat. Knowing when to keep going is as important as knowing when to stop, or turn around. Get your bearings and don't allow your "investments" to keep you from making the right move. At this point, you have to decide whether your instincts are more accurate than the part of you that needs to hang on no matter what.

LIBRA: It's time to hit the road or head to higher ground. You've lost your taste for whatever's going on here. It's not that there's anything wrong; it's more about needing to redefine everything. A trip, or even a day or two away, will allow you to step out of your routine far enough to see yourself and your life objectively. It may very well be time to move on permanently. Those of you who operate conservatively will be called to reconfigure anything that is no longer working. If your sense of obligation is overdeveloped, it could screw you into missing out on the rest of your life.

SCORPIO: It seems as if everything needs to turn around. Recent epiphanies have revealed things from within and you have come to a greater awareness of your true worth. This understanding has upset the balance in your relationships, not just with people but with your whole life. For the first time, the need to either withhold or give all your power away, has transformed into the need to share it. Others, who up till now have had you under their thumb, could be totally pissed off that you finally recognize yourself! Don't let this keep you from speaking and living your truth.

SAGITTARIUS: Does it matter how things go from here? Do you have anything to lose by putting everything on the line? If you're afraid to tell it like it is you're probably worried about whether or not you'll be able to survive without the support of whomever or whatever holds the purse strings. Over time you've become more cautious about your choices. This one will require you to allow your instincts to make the decision. What seems logical and/or practical may have to be put aside in favor of what it is that you need to open yourself up to: a deeper sense of who you are.

CAPRICORN: You're almost free. It'll take a while before this process is complete. Much of what keeps you here has to do with the compromises we all have to make when our choices involve other people. Waiting for someone else to settle up or move on is what you're dealing with right now. Chomping at the bit, you're so aware of how important it is to get real about things you don't have the patience for this. Cultivate it; part of you believes that you're ready to split, but there's one last piece that has to be resolved before the Laws of Karma are done with you.

AQUARIUS: The last thing you wanted to do was turn into your parents but it looks like you're well on your way. How did this happen? Too much time spent trying to be normal has taken you away from your truer yearnings. There was a time when no one could accuse you of being ordinary; always the rebel, you made a point of coloring outside the lines. Whatever's got you slipping into sleep mode may feel a lot more comfortable, but is this what you want? Giving up on the possibility of any further growth is a cop-out. Get out of this rut and live your truth.

ARIES: You keep missing the point. It seems as if you want to stay stuck in whatever it is that you can't see. Don't feel bad; we all have our blind spots. This one either has to do with your nearest and dearest, or it's about you being totally mystified by things that are blatantly obvious to everyone else. Being stubborn about the wrong things, along with any tendency to close your eyes to them, will lock up your life at a point where, if anything, it needs to bust open. All of us are being called to go for it. You will be left behind if you keep babying out when it comes to the truth.

TAURUS: Settling up has presented you with a whole new set of problems; when one thing changes, every blessed thing gets shaken and stirred. Now that you have exactly what you want, what are you going to do with it? If others are full of ideas, make as much room for them as you can, but don't let anyone try to tell you what you need to be doing. You've waited too long for this — and you don't have time to mess around playing anyone's game but your own. This isn't selfish. At this point, serving your own interests will make it that much easier to be there for others.

GEMINI: Don't be too quick to write everything off as if life is written in black and white. In your attempts to balance your reality you can't dismiss the emotional component. Your intuition plays a huge part in things, too — so don't second guess every thought. Most of what's bubbling to the surface is telling you to move on. If part of you is still stuck in the idea that you have to have a plan, or that you can't do this until you finish that, get over it. This is no time to be wondering about certainty. All you really have to go on are the feelings that are prompting you to change.

CANCER: The reason you've had it with this is because you can't be yourself and keep it going. I don't know what made you think it would work to play things this way but something went awry about six months ago, and it got out of hand because you haven't been paying attention. Unless you're totally in denial, you know that it's time to tell the truth. If others don't want to hear it you will have a harder time finding a way to make yourself heard. It looks to me like they are so hooked on believing what they want to believe that they refuse to see that you've moved on.

LEO: Sometimes life allows us to remember what it's really all about. In the midst of too many things to do and more than your share of pressure, someone showed up to remind you that love is the operative word. All of a sudden, everything you see is filled with it. Times like this are precious and fleeting, so soak it up and be prepared for everything else you do to be altered by this feeling. Of course, you have to hold steady and remain focused enough to stay grounded in the real world, but the love that you feel right now is there to make it all worthwhile.

VIRGO: There's a sense of relief that the bigger part of an effort is over and done with. If you've just come off of one thing and are about to move on to another, getting a chance to regroup would be nice. Unfortunately, the need to keep it up will see you moving forward with less energy than you need to get this next thing to work. That's OK. It could very well be that something intervenes to rearrange the plan. It could even be that everything gets called off temporarily. Relax, and know that whatever you've got is just enough to make life perfect.

LIBRA: If I've got a bone to pick with you it has to do with the fact that you're too damn nice. What makes you think it's good to give people too much space to act out? In not standing up for your own interests you consistently allow others to control absolutely everything. And what you can't see is that their issues always win out over the truth. There's no virtue in not having the balls to say no, and you don't serve yourself by being overly kind. None of this would be a problem if you could see that it makes no sense to give all your power away to a basket case.

SCORPIO: The need to be recognized plays a huge part in your psychology. It's interesting because you haven't figured out that no one will recognize you until you recognize yourself. The greater part of being seen comes from knowing who you are. Things get complicated when we think anyone can do that for us. As soon as your true confidence begins to flower it won't matter who's there to applaud you for it. Ironically, the minute we begin to know who we are and what we're worth, attention ceases to be an issue and — as if by magic — we begin to attract it by default.

SAGITTARIUS: What an amazing time. So many things have come home to roost. If you're not reaping a tremendous amount of love and reward, you're feeling fulfilled by simpler things. Those of you who can relate to this know that you've come full circle and are now ready to settle into something that really gets your heart going. If you've been spending more time being amazed by the beauty of life than you've spent wondering what it's all for, you know that something truly miraculous is happening right now. In so many ways, you've never been happier.

CAPRICORN: You still don't get it. You bought into something and went so far into believing it you can't see that what you're living with is the end result of misplaced faith. All of us are being called to examine our beliefs. When life isn't working it's usually our principles that screw up the machinery. If your beliefs don't show any evidence of working to create the life that they were guaranteed to provide you with, maybe it's time to shift your perspective. When doing everything by the book doesn't get you anywhere, try coloring outside the lines for a change.

AQUARIUS: We all shoot ourselves in the foot every now and then. It's only human. You said no to this because you couldn't deal with what it would cost you to open up to it. The fear of confronting whatever it is that keeps us from opening our hearts lies at the core of every problem. When the irony of pushing away the very thing that you want more than anything finally strikes you, it would be good if you could take a chance and see if you can get a rain check on this opportunity. Think about it. Stuff like this doesn't come around too often.

PISCES: Too many things call you to review your motives; why did you get into this? Underneath it all, were you taking the easy way out? Or are you sure that you got involved for all the right reasons? When things aren't working it's a sure sign that something isn't balanced on the inner levels. Instead of trying to manage a situation that was out of integrity from the get-go, maybe it's time to call a halt to it, or at least rearrange it from a place of total honesty. Nothing works when it's standing on a weak foundation. If you can't redeem things, they won't continue.

ARIES: You can't be sure about other people's motives and you can't overlook the fact that you don't feel good about this. If one and one makes two, I'd say it's time to trust your intuition. No one knows how you're going to respond to the return of something or someone who's got a major hold on you at the emotional level. Getting back into anything that requires you to trust a situation that didn't work out in the past will do nothing but drag you down. If there was ever a time to pull out all the stops on the detachment button, that time is now.

TAURUS: Too much is coming at you. If it seems that way, it's because you take on more than your share of other people's stuff. Half of this wouldn't be a problem if you weren't so involved with things that even they can't change. Whatever it is that draws you to desperation, you seem to need this. Your ability to deal with other people and their pain is as much about you as it is about them. Underneath it all, you wish someone would come and help you deal with yours. And here's the deeper question: is all of this just a distraction that keeps even you from seeing it?

GEMINI: Don't overwork or overanalyze your issues. None of this is as dramatic as it feels. And even though you deserve to make the most of the experience, get off of your cloud and start living as if the drama meant less than your need to see it for what it is. Underneath it all, all you did was make a choice. Living with it will be easier if you understand that timing and boundaries mean everything right now. Speed up any process that looks like it could take forever and don't let anyone try to tell you that they have the right to make what's yours any of their business.

CANCER: You've got it all figured out ... guess again. The minute you start patting yourself on the back things have a way of flying south. Don't be too sure that you've got someone right where you want them and don't ever underestimate them or their stuff. What looks so good could be a costly compromise. Before you get too happy about how good this is going, keep in mind that sometimes you have to be more aware of other people's issues than they are. Don't be so sure about who you're really dealing with; what you see will definitely not be what you get.

LEO: Here we go again; tell me this isn't a rerun. Cross your fingers and pray that that was then and this is now because it didn't go that well the last time. There's always a purpose to these repetitive little scenarios. This one's meant to show you how to not get too involved trying to make everything a bowl of cherries for everyone. When will you ever learn that it's enough just to be yourself? You're so overly concerned with making sure you're always there for others you wind up deserting yourself in the process. Don't do this time what you did the last time.

VIRGO: Waiting to settle your affairs, you have no clue how anything will go. It may be best to hold off till others straighten out their confusion. Whoever said they were up for this either doesn't have the capacity to follow through or they're not sure enough about who they are to commit to this. You already know what you want but what you need could be something very different. "Don't get too set on anything" is the message of the week. The less invested you are the easier it will be for you to see that you could be dead wrong about what's best for you.

LIBRA: The gypsy in you needs a transfusion. No one needs to tell you this, because you know it better than anyone. Too much overhead and responsibilities that you can't walk away from make any sort of adventure out of the question. Until you divest yourself of whatever it is that keeps you from following your spirit this will all stay the same. It's very clear that you may have to give up everything to get out of here, but when something else beckons, we have to heed the call. Dump anything that needs to fall off the wagon. Lighten up enough to spread your wings.

SCORPIO: Concerns about someone close have you wondering if you had anything to do with their pain. If you think this is your fault you're crazy. Everyone has their own row to hoe and how they interpret their life experience is totally up to them. Whoever's coming unglued has yet to see that they either expect too much or their expectations are irrelevant to the times we're in. You can hold their hand and walk them through this but there is absolutely nothing you can do to alter the way they deal with it. Sometimes you have to sit back and let people get their lessons.

SAGITTARIUS: You're running on faith that someone will come through for you. If they do it'll be because they care. On other levels it'll be because they're getting something out of this, too. What you need to remember is not to lose yourself in whatever their needs are. Both of you are making this investment. It doesn't matter if it's a project or a relationship. What you bring to the situation will reflect the extent to which you really care about it. What others decide to bring to it is uncertain; things will work out if both of you are conscious enough to give it your all.

CAPRICORN: What you can no longer blame on others has to be seen in a different light. The habit of never being able to own up to the part you play in bringing things on has been a source of infinite difficulty. It has occurred to you that maybe something you did, or said or projected unintentionally made it possible for others to take you for a ride in every situation where things didn't go your way. This revelation could change everything. It's quite possible that you will never let yourself wind up whining about "who did what to who" ever again.

AQUARIUS: High maintenance people are screaming for attention at a time when you've got no energy for it. This most recent tantrum is nothing new, but it looks like you're going to have to stop the train just to handle it. It's too bad you're too deeply involved with this baby to tell them to grow up. I have a feeling you're going to have to rearrange your schedule and make a lot of adjustments just to calm them down. Don't waste too much time on it. It's crazy to make this much space for someone who won't meet you halfway and who never seems to change.

ARIES: Jumping the gun would be totally inappropriate in this situation. Your assertive tendencies lead you to believe that confidence is the only prerequisite for anything. This is one of those times when a little humility and the ability to go with the flow will get you more in the long run.There are a million reasons why you need to back off. Anyone can see that you have to make a move, but when you put the cart before the horse nothing comes to fruition. Get centered enough to have your ducks in a row and keep your heart focused on your purpose.

TAURUS: The next time you decide to go out on a limb, make sure you've got something to fall back on. Your current situation has you stretched far enough to feel like it's time to split, snap or sell out to the highest bidder. For some of you, it doesn't matter; for others the story is a little different. If you fall into the latter category, the ability to be OK with having no certainty whatsoever is the key to riding out this strip of the journey. No matter who you are, it's time to let go of the need to cling to anything that keeps you apart from a deeper sense of purpose.

GEMINI: Too many reasons to celebrate tell me that you've got a lot to be happy about. After a long period of not knowing where you stood, years of dedication have turned out to be their own reward. Ironically, as much as it's party time, you're so busy living up to your responsibilities you don't have a minute to spare. For once in your life you're OK with having more work than you can handle. Give it everything you've got; and while you're at it, congratulate yourself for making it through one of the hardest stretches of your life without sacrificing your spirit.

CANCER: You aren't as enthusiastic about this as others expect you to be. After what you've been through is it any wonder that you're a little leery, or even paranoid about what might come out of it? We are told that the past dictates the future, but if that is the case, we'd all be living through reruns of every mistake we ever made. Don't make the mistake of using the rear view mirror to figure out what will happen next. Whether you know it or not, what you're about to embark on will be your reward for all the BS you've had to plow through to get here!

LEO: You expect more from people than they're able to give you right now; leave it at that. If you decide to take this personally you'll miss the point. The idea that there always has to be someone to lean on, or be there to validate your every move is crazy. And what you may not totally understand is that this period of time is here for you to learn more about meeting your own needs. To continue to want something "out there" to make you feel OK about yourself will keep you from tuning in to the fact that it's we who have to work out our own problems.

VIRGO: You can't explain this but you're at the point where needing an explanation is sort of ridiculous. This is a non-linear experience. When things can't be defined they come from a different corner of the experience pool — the place where karma can dish out whatever it wants. If you look at this with ordinary eyes, it seems as if the universe is begging you to get out from under all the things that have made you feel unworthy. And what you can't explain is the feeling that all of a sudden you know what you're worth and it's hard to believe you're this incredible!

LIBRA: The next move will involve setting yourself free. You have approximately six months to wrap things up and get on with the next phase of your experience. At the moment, you're thinking that circumstances or sentiment will conspire to keep you here. Instead of waiting for those things to become an issue, make your plans and let everyone know they need to figure out what to do to replace you. This is your life. Time is too short for you to be giving yourself a hard time for finally getting around to doing what you've always wanted to do.

SCORPIO: This is a gamble. You're not too sure about which way things will roll but you've got nothing to lose. Others are less enthused about what this will mean for them. If you think you can get them to drop all of their considerations and go for it, that too is a risk. The best approach would be to go about your business and keep your life moving forward. It's one of those times when, if you build it, they will follow — but don't expect anyone to get there until you've prepared a place for them. And even if they don't show up you'll be well on your way to a whole new life.

SAGITTARIUS: You have made the decision to drop everything and give yourself time to chill out. After too much systematic and circumstantial nonsense you've forgotten half of what it means to live. At the moment, you're finding it ironic that all of this was meant to get you back in touch with life, and it has only served to complicate it. If you strip away everything and stop allowing other people and their BS to distort your perspective you could easily have what you want without having to fight city hall and turn everything inside out just to survive.

CAPRICORN: It would be so much easier for you if you could figure out that there are a million ways to approach things. You get so wound up trying to get everything right, it keeps your world under the gun, with absolutely no wiggle room for anything less than whatever you think is perfect. Believe it or not, stepping out of line is what makes the world go round. Your way is just fine but if that's all you're willing to embrace you shut off not just your creativity but the thought that another idea, or a spark of insight from another quarter might be even more enlightening.

AQUARIUS: You've got to be wondering how this is going to work. You have too many irons in the fire and could use six arms and six legs. Whenever life goes through this type of transition, the logistics become more important than usual. You're not one of those people who needs or wants to be bothered with the mundaneness of things; you just want the vision to manifest. If I were you I'd get someone with a totally practical mindset to organize your life, or at least tell you what you need to do in order to make too much going on easier for you to handle.

PISCES: The whiplash from other people bad mouthing whatever you're doing has really hit a nerve. If you're saddened by the fact that others have decided to take the low road, what did you expect? It doesn't matter what the story is; underneath it all this is just another disillusionment. Don't hang around trying to figure out why so-and-so is too wounded to deal with themselves without needing to hurt you in the process. It would be better for you to forgive and forget because this is old stuff and you don't need to keep indulging those who are still stuck in it.

ARIES: At times you feel as if there's nothing to worry about; at other points you're convinced that everything's about to go to hell. Going back and forth between doubt and faith, you wish that you could be clear about things. Too much is about to change for you to assume that certainty is even relevant at this point. It would be to your advantage to rearrange your sense of what it will take to keep life from rocking your boat. Whatever "holding steady" has meant to you in the past, these days it has more to do with remaining fluid enough to handle anything.

TAURUS: Experiences that call you to wonder about other people and their integrity should make you think twice about extending the benefit of the doubt. You'd be wise to run them through a few more tests before you sign on or cement any type of connection. This is one of those times when your ability to read people and their motives can't be colored by sentiment, or whatever it is that wants them to be what you need. It's a good thing there's no rush here. The time it takes to make sure this is worth the credit you're giving it will be well spent.

GEMINI: How do you deal with people who are too caught up in their own perspective to see life any other way? You can't afford to upset them, but you need to make yourself heard. Direct confrontations will only increase their need to dominate this situation. Ground yourself in whatever it is that makes you feel strong and whole before you enter into any type of discussion. Questions as to whether or not you will be able to be yourself and continue with this involvement will be ongoing for about two more months. This is a process. Learn what you can from it.

CANCER: There is a conflict of interest that has you wishing you weren't stuck in the middle. You can't do much but remain wedged between two or more sets of issues. As uncomfortable as you feel, there is a way out. Other things have called you to see that you don't even need to be involved in this. It's as if you could slip out of the situation and force everyone to deal with themselves. What a concept! It may be time to take a powder, or a hike, or leave town for a few days. In your absence others will become crystal clear about the fact that this is their mess.

LEO: You may feel as if you have to go along with this, but whatever you do, don't lie to yourself about why you're making this choice and don't expect too much from a situation that isn't what you think it is. If doing what's expedient is the name of the game, consider it a stepping stone that'll only tide you over until you get stabilized. Once you're there you will most likely see this for what it is. Those who have gotten involved are here for their own reasons, so don't feel too responsible if in the end it turns out that you have to move on to whatever's next.

VIRGO: You aren't sure about what you're doing. Too many things seem to suggest that there has to be another way. It's not that you're dissatisfied; life is totally great in a lot of ways. But the issue of "What are you here for?"and the idea that there is a whole other realm of possibilities has you thinking that you're in the middle of another identity crisis. Stay focused enough in the here and now to keep up the good work, whatever it happens to be. But don't presume that any of it will stay the same, and whatever you do, don't lie to yourself about the fact that you want more.

LIBRA: Things have been in limbo for way too long. At this point, you're thinking something's gotta give. Levels of impatience with the "stuck-ness" of too many things have you wishing you had a little more control. I hate to say it, but a little more control is the last thing you need. As soon as you realize that your efforts to micromanage yourself on to the next thing don't do anything but interfere with what is essentially a Karmic process, you will stop obsessing and surrender to the fact that beyond a certain point we have to relax enough to let life open the way.

SCORPIO: Too many things have converged simultaneously. For some of you this feels like life is finally coming together; for others it feels more like a 10 car pileup. When things get this nuts there's not much to do but wait; so what can you do while you're waiting? Meditating on the situation would be a good place to start. You need space and time to look at what's going on. Once you get the picture, you'll know more about what needs to be done. Unraveling this knot will take a while. Settle in, settle down and do whatever you can to get to the bottom of it.

SAGITTARIUS: You have finally figured out that your way isn't the highway. Congratulations! Now that you've loosened up, others feel much happier with the situation. And what seems to be happening with you amounts to a metamorphosis, because you're seeing that everything in your life works better when you allow people to express who they are without needing to monitor their beliefs or their behavior. You're totally amazed by all the love and support this has generated; and the power that is inherent in that will empower you to rediscover yourself.

CAPRICORN: Don't get too worked up over what only appears to be a big deal. You've been through the mill enough times to know how to get through this one. If you're worried about the fact that this feels like an enormous responsibility, I'm here to tell you: you can do it in your sleep. Give yourself a break and go out for recess until it's time to buckle down and deal with this. At that point, take one thing at a time, don't get ahead of yourself and know that you're in control. The smoother you operate the easier it will be to turn this mountain into a molehill.

AQUARIUS: Life is demanding that all of us remain open to any and all possibilities. The last thing you want to do may be the first thing you have to do, so never say never. Your life is as subject to change as everyone else's. In spite of all the things we do to preserve our security, sooner or later those things get challenged. If you think the last few years have been over-the-top you're entering a period when anything can happen. You'd be wise to preserve any of the structures in your life that are still relevant while remaining watchful of the world around you.

ARIES: Don't expect people to treat this the way you would; it's crazy to assume that they care. You aren't going to be able to enlist their support because this is your business not theirs. For many of you the idea of being betrayed, stabbed in the back or undermined by those you assumed were incapable of deceit is part of the lesson. Getting upset about it won't heal this. If you are aware of yourself you understand that it's time for things to change. If you've lived long enough you know that change often manifests as difficulty, but it always makes things better.

TAURUS: You keep telling yourself you don't need to keep doing this. At the same time you can't give it up. Torn between the idea of keeping on or heading off to whatever's next, you're wedged in a conflict that won't get settled just because you want it to. External issues have already created delays. The signs suggest that it'll be "hurry up and wait" for the next few months. In the meantime, what can you do? This is happening to give you a chance to reconsider a few things and to help you see that it isn't what you do — it's your relationship to it that counts.

GEMINI: Coming to the realization that you're in over your head has you wondering what to do about it. This sense of being overwhelmed and the idea that something larger than life has interfered with your freedom is part of an old pattern. Why does this keep happening? If you look closely, whoever or whatever appears to be the source of the problem is a stand-in for the people and things that made everything in your life about sinking or swimming. Staying calm enough to float on top of the situation will allow you to have more control over it.

CANCER: Your plans are about to get sidelined by forces that are larger than life. Don't be fooled by what appears to be a period of smooth sailing. Sudden change will require you to think on your feet and keep your instincts sharper than usual. Possibilities include: being uprooted, reversing your direction or coming to the point where you realize that it might be best to pick up and go no matter how good things look. At times like this what seems logical will be less beneficial than trusting your intuitive mind. Lose your expectations. Make way for change.

LEO: If you could let go of needing to reflect back on things it would be easier to get on with your life. Old stuff, new stuff ... whatever it is, it's over with. If you look around there's much more on the horizon than you've seen in a long time. Some of it comes with a risk. You know enough about who you are to know what you can handle. Don't throw yourself into anything that involves too many other interested parties and don't be naïve about your ability to adapt. Your next move needs to be something that operates within reasonable limits.

VIRGO: You'd be OK with this if you had a better sense of where people are really coming from. It takes time to get to know anyone. You aren't street smart enough to be able to tell if your latest connection has anything going for them. It's a good policy never to sell yourself short. Even at the risk of appearing to be a complete and total snob you'd be smart to remain as aloof as you can until they show you who they really are. If you get into this without taking their sincerity level and/or their credentials for a test drive you could wind up in big trouble.

LIBRA:You can't believe how lucky you are. It almost feels strange to have nothing in the way. At the moment it's not quite clear how far things will go, but don't waste your energy worrying about it. Everything has a life span and like everything else this will spin out until there's nothing left of it. Your job is to have this experience and allow yourself to be transformed by it. As far as other people go, there are no guarantees. If part of you knows this keep it in the foreground, because the part of you that believes everything lasts forever could ruin a good thing.

SCORPIO: You can't be held hostage for whatever it is that others seem to be blaming on you. Are they forgetting the part they played in it? You can't ignore these accusations but it won't do you any good to challenge them. If you want this to smooth over walk softly and make it clear that you're not here to hurt anyone. You might also remind everyone that all of this was their idea to begin with. This will make it easier for others to acknowledge the extent to which this most recent drama snowballed out of things that they set in motion a long time ago.

SAGITTARIUS: You're setting yourself up for something that could totally wreck all the goodness you've created if you don't smarten up. Of late, your need to control and/or be right about everything has driven the life out of your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others. Once you figure out that making this work requires that everyone is allowed to be themselves you'll be able to use your power to support instead of control everything to death. Backing off far enough to let everyone have their space would be a good place to start.

CAPRICORN: A lot of good things are growing out of this time. You're feeling clearer and steadier with a sense that even better things will come forth if you just keep this up. For many of you that translates as keeping your nose to the grindstone when it's more about keeping your heart centered in whatever you're doing. You tend to get confused when it comes to remembering what's important. Don't allow yourself to get sucked in by the thought that diligence matters more than joy. Keep the joy quotient high and work with an open heart.

AQUARIUS: Just when everything's set up to go exactly the way you planned the plan is bound to change. If you could see around the corner you'd know this. Others have come forward with warnings but you have chosen to ignore them for the time being. Torn between your desire to keep things just the way they are and rumors that have you wondering what the future holds you're leaning toward staying put. If that's what feels right to you now, go with it. In time, if and when your instincts tell you to switch to Plan B, don't hesitate to trust that it's meant to be.

ARIES: You would be less upset if you knew that others just don't have the time for you right now. That's all it is; don't take this personally. It's a testimony to your sense of self-absorption that you're oblivious to what's going on in other people's lives. In this situation anything you could do to help would be more appropriate than expecting others to drop what they're doing and rescue you. It's time to stop being such a baby. If you can come to understand this, it'll open the space for you to give your strength and support to a situation that could use all the help it can get.

TAURUS: Don't waste your time trying to get anything more out of this situation. You've either had enough or there isn't anything left to get. If you're holding out for things to change, for your ship to come in, or for someone to wake up and get real, it ain't gonna happen. Part of you knows this. Instead of using your powers of persistence to keep things as they are you could be using them to change the scenery. Think about it. What you've decided can only be a certain way can be any way you want, so don't stay here trying to make something out of nothing.

GEMINI: You may feel compelled to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth but it won't work; not now. There's a time for everything. If you drop this bomb into the situation as it stands you can be sure that others will take it much harder than you expect them to. You don't want to deal with the consequences. Wait a bit. Give whomever this concerns enough time to get back on their feet before you sit them down and explain how they messed up. While I respect your desire to keep everything honest, revealing the truth would be like kicking them when they're down.

CANCER: You don't need to put up with whomever it is that expects you to do it all. It's a bit strange that you feel so obligated. Beyond a certain point it won't work for either one of you to keep relating to each other if you don't address the imbalances that make this so one-sided. You've been through too many situations where the belief that love means putting up with anything has generated nothing but unhappiness. It's OK to love people unconditionally but the law of reciprocity implies that you could use a little more love on the other end of the see-saw.

LEO: Making things harder than they have to be seems a bit stupid. Don't think it will work to play the martyr. It would be so much better if you could just find a way to let this go without turning it into a monument to your developmental issues. If there's a problem, whether you see it or not you brought it on yourself. Stop focusing on the problem and look at the stuff that led you to make it one. The real issue here is your tendency to have to be right and your need to make everything about you. For your current situation to improve, you'll have to get over yourself.

VIRGO: Don't think that being overly kind will help whomever you've taken pity on. There's nothing you can do to change the way things are going for them and you don't want to be the one who cares about it more than they do. Avoidance is the best tactic in situations like this. A little detachment would help things, too. Part of the problem is you're identifying with them too much based on things that happened to you when you were down and out. Step back and ask yourself who you're trying to save before you try to rescue another projection of your inner child.

LIBRA: You didn't realize how much was at stake. When you took this on you were too wrapped up in your illusions to see that your entire life would get rearranged. If your outer reality has shifted, it's because something clicked inwardly. Before everything changed you were already aware that all of it had to be given up for the sake of freedom and truth. The last few months have shown you that you may be the definition of intensity, but when nothing matters more than freedom it's easy to cope with the difficulties that arise when you live your truth.

SCORPIO: There's all kinds of stuff going on. You've been swept away and are now wrestling with the awareness that it's time to swim back to the shore or let go and allow yourself to be carried further into this dream. Trust that the dream has something to it but it may not be exactly the way you picture it now. With no clue as to whether capturing the illusion is what you need to be doing there's no incentive to return to the past. Between a rock and a hard place it's best to dissolve and become fluid enough to let the river carry your spirit deeper into the mystery.

SAGITTARIUS: Standing on principle is one thing — it's quite another to stomp, scream and get rigid about it. You're nuts if you think this crusade will do anything but make you more self-righteous. Aside from that, what are you fighting for? At a time when life needs you to be centered and whole it seems counter-productive to spend so much of your time scattering your energies in a wasted effort. Do yourself a favor and cut your losses. Take your mind off whatever the injustice is, stop trying to prove your point and remember that you came here to enjoy life.

CAPRICORN: You have gotten to the point where high levels of random interference are no longer clogging up the gears. If it feels weird for life to be smooth and calm do your best to sit back and enjoy it because it ain't gonna last. The next phase of your process will probably be bollixed up by the time it takes to deal with other people and their issues. Much of this you will not be able to avoid, but at least half of it is not your problem. Do your best to discern what's important and handle the rest of it by shutting off the need to be responsible for everything.

AQUARIUS: Everything has opened up in a way that has given your perspective what amounts to a shot of B12. You are so glad that you have come to a place where you have the time to reflect on deeper things. The next few weeks will be a retreat of sorts. Allow yourself to rejuvenate and regroup. Within a month things will begin to speed up, and the sense of strength and centeredness you have now will be needed to face increased demands and unexpected pressure at work. Take a deep breath. Use this time to inhale the things that give you life.

ARIES: Looking back on the last few months it's easy to see that what you were so freaked out about was no big deal. What have you learned from this? With less strain on the brain and the heart maybe you can look at what you really want out of your life right now. New work opportunities are giving you options that weren't there before. The question is: is it really worth giving up on the idea of doing your own thing, for the false sense of security that comes from working for someone else? Nothing is secure right now. Trust me — you can do this on your own.

TAURUS: You've been through so much you've become overly defensive. On guard against further hurts or more collateral damage, going with the flow is next to impossible for you right now. The idea that you could trust anyone is on hold pending any proof that it's safe to do so. Regardless of what's happened, you will only invite more difficulty if you can't figure out how to open up. Any fears that you might be taken for a ride are unfounded. Use this period to figure out how to get past them and keep your shit detector tuned up while you're at it.

GEMINI: It's time to decide. If you're going to do this how are you going to do it? Think ahead. Because what you're itchy about now will get scratchier as time goes on, and if you wait to follow your truer desires you'll go nuts. Settle up with people and situations. Consider living in two places at once. You could even hit the road right now if you wanted to because life seems to be all up in the air. For the first time you feel like you can finally be yourself. Many of you are so out of touch with what that means, this time period could see you acting out all kinds of stuff.

CANCER: High pressure tactics take so many different forms. Not fond of the direct approach you're an expert at subliminal strategy. In your current situation this could turn out to be a huge asset. No matter what form things are taking your needs won't get met by making an issue of them. Whoever you're dealing with likes to know that they're on top. The merits of surrender mixed with unconditional love are as powerful as water when it comes to wearing down the rock of power or resistance. At the moment, your strength lies in your ability to inspire their trust.

LEO: You just woke up to too many things all at once. When life dishes out one thing after another we go into shell-shock. Don't expect yourself to know what to do next. Sort through the rubble and get in touch with what you're dealing with before you even dream of making a plan. Right now the plan is about baby-steps — and it would help if you could resurrect a little faith. Because the key to pulling out of this has to do with seeing the blessing in it and believing with your whole heart that you are totally supported by life no matter how tough things get.

VIRGO: You're getting hassled by someone who's too angry to deal with you honestly. This has been ongoing and it's making your life difficult. I don't know why you need to have someone out there playing the bad guy, but you might want to look at what you're getting out if it. Instead of going into fear about whether they actually have the power to totally screw up your life, stop feeding into it. I hate to clue you but part of you is into this; because if they keep being mean, or cruel, or just plain cuckoo, you get to be the saint, the savior, or the one who can do no wrong.

LIBRA: You've been flipping out more than usual lately. Between outer changes and all the stuff that keeps coming to the surface you're having a hard time maintaining any sense of normalcy. Those close to you haven't been able to figure it out. If you were to describe it to yourself you would say that nothing seems to matter anymore. The sudden realization that life is totally different than you understood it to be would drive anyone nuts. What feels like too much to deal with is really just you waking up to the fact that it's time to start living your truth.

SCORPIO: You could skip this and let someone else handle it. Covering the situation won't heal it and you really aren't qualified to be doing rehabilitation in your spare time. It's one thing to care and quite another to be able to have it make a difference. Whoever you're trying so hard to fix may not respond to anything you do; and you can ignore the fact that maybe this little crusade is really about you needing to be the one to save the day. If it is you'd do better to look at why life seems to require you to be heroic in situations where others don't have the strength for it.

SAGITTARIUS: Too many things have lost their flavor for you to have any sense about what turns you on. The desire to do absolutely nothing battles with the idea that you really ought to be doing something constructive. If this confuses you it's only because you are transitioning into a whole new ball game and you don't have a clue what it involves. The old stuff is there to support whatever happens from here on out; fortunately, you can do all of that with your eyes closed. As far as the latest clue to the new direction goes, it'll reveal itself to you when you least expect it.

CAPRICORN: There's no way you're going to change anyone's mind, so give it up. Their way of thinking and feeling took years to develop and it's based on the sum total of their experience. If you disagree with them, making them wrong won't lead either one of you to a deeper understanding. Ultimately, you both want the same thing but your ways of approaching it are totally different. Instead of dwelling on the gap that separates you it might be better to lighten up enough to see that all either one of you want out of this is what's best for everyone.

AQUARIUS: No one knew how far this situation would go. You can't blame others for what they didn't understand. As much as it looks like this has nothing to do with you there's no way around it — you're here, too. Rewinding back to the point where you made the decision to jump in no matter what the cost will do a lot to show you who got the ball rolling. What if you had said "no" instead of "yes?" You can't change the past, but once you learn to live with it the present reshapes itself and it gives you the freedom to realize that it's just what it took to get you here.

ARIES: Another option just opened up. If you follow up on it you might be able to defuse some of the tension in your work area. If you wanted to you could turn this into something totally incredible, so don't be too conservative about your choices right now. You've had your back to the wall long enough to know that you've got to make a move or risk falling into a systemic trap that won't get you anywhere. Short of bailing out completely, this recent development looks like a better bet than hanging around wondering if you're going to get the axe or be forced to quit.

TAURUS: You have so much going for you. Being able to parlay it into something lasting and permanent will depend on where you decide to put the emphasis. It's so easy to let money be the motivating factor but there's no way things will work if you're operating from the standpoint of "What will this get me?" It might surprise you to know that what you've created has much more to it than you realize. Don't assume that its face value has anything to do with what you're really about and don't let yourself fall into the trap of not seeing that your purpose is tied to it.

GEMINI: If you've done everything that you can, there's nothing left to do. What we often don't take into account is the fact that everything is cumulative. Your efforts have served to plant a seed that will grow into whatever the next step involves. Waiting it out will require you to remain vigilant and have enough faith to realize that we're all on our way somewhere. Instead of wishing things would materialize instantly be aware that your waiting is part of the process. Be mindful of where you place the emphasis and monitor any thought that says this won't happen.

CANCER: You've been flipping out more than usual lately. Between outer changes and all the stuff that keeps coming to the surface you're having a hard time maintaining any sense of normalcy. Those close to you haven't been able to figure it out. If you were to describe it to yourself you would say that nothing seems to matter anymore. The sudden realization that life is totally different than you understood it to be would drive anyone nuts. What feels like too much to deal with is really just you waking up to the fact that it's time to start living your truth.

LEO: In the midst of too much change there's no way you're going to be able to define yourself. The recent loss of ---- (fill in the blanks) has you wondering where you stand and who you are now. If pride makes you feel like there's something wrong with not knowing where you belong, you need to know that "not knowing" is the first step toward enlightenment. Don't waste too much time blaming life or other people for what has happened. Do your best to navigate the empty space that separates one phase from the next and have faith that this too shall pass.

VIRGO: You're not much clearer about things than you were the last time we spoke but you've settled down enough to see that your perspective is a little warped. Now that you understand that yours isn't the only way to see things all things have become possible. You are also beginning to realize that your relationship problems have to do with the fact that your significant other has a totally different viewpoint. For some of you it could be that "never the twain shall meet" — for others it's a question of learning how to balance yourself in the reconciliation of opposites.

LIBRA: For many of you, the issue of what people will think has taught you that it really doesn't matter. For others, you could still be wondering if you need to be concerned about everyone else's opinion. So much is being redefined, how do you expect it to change without blowing a few minds? It would be great if you could lose the need to be OK with everyone. Forget about what all of this says about you and find a way to relate to it without needing to apologize or explain yourself. If this is how you really feel don't be afraid to tell it like it is.

SCORPIO: Too many things have been exposed for you to be able to tie it all together. Between impressions from the past and all the turmoil that's rearranging the present you're having a hard time knowing what to do. As much as you would give anything to make this be what you think it is, circumstances could call you to see that it is something else altogether. Waking up to the truth is only difficult until we realize that it sets us free. This is what you're in the process of working out and you will stick around until you figure out that it's impossible to get blood out of a stone.

SAGITTARIUS: Somehow or other you keep getting involved with people whose issues fill up the better part of the bargain. It's hard to say if you're a sucker for a sob story or if it's your principles that sucker you into taking on the weight of the world. If you're having a hard time figuring out what got you into this mess, it has a lot to do with your tendency to overlook the details. As you sit down to ponder the pros and cons of keeping on or starting over again, remind yourself that some things were never meant to go anywhere; sometimes it's the end of the line.

CAPRICORN: The feeling that you've got it all keeps getting displaced with the thought that you're totally bored with it. All the trouble you went through to build the perfect life and so what? Consider this a phase. There's nothing inherently wrong with the way things are. The problem has more to do with the idea that you've become too identified with the patterns you've created and have forgotten that those patterns were set in place as a structure within which to find yourself. Don't get lost in the pattern. Let your life fill it with something new and different.

AQUARIUS: This would be so much easier if others would stop making you feel responsible for everything. Could it be that you're doing this to yourself? When you really stop and look at it none of this is your fault. In fact, you've been the one to keep things together all of these years. Before you start to overcompensate for whatever it is you haven't done, stop and ask yourself what gives anyone the right to project all of their BS onto you? The less you play into their hand the more they will be able to see that everything would improve if they could just grow up.

ARIES: Nobody expects you to be anything but yourself. It's you who has decided you have to put on an act. It might be good for you to ask yourself why you don't consider yourself OK enough to qualify for whatever's going on here. Other issues that go back to the circumstances of your childhood prevent you from growing beyond a certain point. If your mind is open then another part of you is closed to the idea that you too, deserve to have, and be, and do whatever you want. Don't disqualify yourself from the chance of a lifetime. Give yourself permission to shine.

TAURUS: Trouble in paradise? Is this an emergency or have you just woken up to a few things? Any surface disturbance has its origin in things that have been suppressed for far too long. What you take to be a sudden turn of events started reverberating at least seven years ago. If you're in trouble or distressed about anything most of it refers back to that point. What you decide to do about it this time will depend upon whether or not you can accept your previous mistake. Owning up to things will be easier than continuing to pretend that you are right about everything.

GEMINI: You need to think about what it will take to make this work. This isn't one of those things that will benefit from the direct approach. Taking care of it will require you to look at what you owe the situation and decide what it will take to make everything fair and square. If you're honest you know that there's enough of a debt on your part for you to be willing to make a few allowances for people. On paper you have every right to cut the cord, but there are personal issues and lives at stake and you can't just dispense with things without taking all of that to heart.

CANCER: People could care less about your problem. Don't expect anyone to respond. You may not like it but life is teaching you about where your support really comes from. Searching for strength or consolation in anything outside of yourself could be considered a handicap at this point. If this sounds harsh, it's just the way things are. The wise choice would be to accept those conditions and work within them. If you can do that you will forge something lasting and real instead of caving in to the fear that your life depends on who or what is out there to support you.

LEO: It's hard to figure out if you're trying to make this happen or if the act of shooting yourself in the foot is just the old karmic two-by-four whacking you off the side of the head. If we create our own reality you get the Academy Award for what appears to be a cross between The Grapes of Wrath and Gone in 60 Seconds. You could blame this on people, places and things, but so much of what's going on is the direct result of things you did and were never quite clear about. You know what they are. If you can own up to that, this tragedy will turn into a comedy.

VIRGO: The next few weeks will see you reviewing your relationships and their influence on your overall well-being. Your sense of obligation to others weighs so heavily on your mind it would be good if you could step back and see what it gets you. This looks like a one-way street. To keep on giving, or not, is the question of the hour. Everything is relative. For many of you this is a karmic thing, and the issue of when enough is enough depends on things that took place in another time. For others it's a simple matter of learning how to say "no" for a change.

LIBRA: Don't let surface disturbances mislead you into thinking that everything is falling apart. On so many levels you are totally connected. What appears to be shaking down is just what happens when our lives cross over into a renewal phase. If your life is looking a little too much like the last thing you thought would ever happen, it's time to ask yourself why you were so sure it had to be some other way. From another point of view, what's going on here is exactly what you've always wanted. As crazy as this looks, if you can get behind it it'll turn out just fine.

SCORPIO: Don't try to make this decision right now. You keep going back and forth in your head without realizing that this is one choice that only your heart can make. Recent changes make it difficult to be clear about what's going on, and this is another reason to take your time. It's pretty obvious that you know what you want. The problem is that you are so afraid of what it will do to other people. From the looks of things, a delay of a few weeks will open the space for other issues to clear up. When those things are fully resolved your choice will be easier to make.

SAGITTARIUS: You can quit or you can wait and see if things improve. Part of you knows that nothing you say or do is going to change this, but you're still running on the hope that it could. Everyone's telling you to forget about it. Half of them can't be trusted and the rest of them are dishing out advice based on their own misfortunes. You'd be stupid to listen to anyone right now. I get the feeling that whatever this looks like now, the passage of time is going to mold it into something more to your liking. In rare instances, sometimes it's worth it to keep on trucking.

CAPRICORN: You've been juggling so many variables, no wonder you're feeling a little schizophrenic. Flipping back and forth between this and that makes it difficult to find yourself when life settles down at the end of the day. You don't necessarily need a vacation because you thrive more on work than you do on play. But you definitely need to chill out because the bigger part of you is spiritually exhausted from having to live this way. Something needs to change. You could start by getting in touch with what it would take to feel centered and whole again.

AQUARIUS: The least of your worries turned out to be something else altogether. Little did you know what people were capable of. Signs of betrayal began to leak through the cracks long before this, but you were too busy denying it to see this coming. Fortunately, you're not one of those people who likes to play the victim. You're also better than most when it comes to owning up to the truth. Your current affairs could get worse before they get better. Avoid anyone who tries to get you to bare your soul. Whatever you say will be used against you.

ARIES: The rug is getting pulled out from under everything. You're either saying, "Thank God!" or "Why me?" For some, the idea of getting sucker-punched by providence is so upsetting it becomes impossible for you to see that life might be doing you a favor. Underneath it all, the start of a whole new chapter has been written by forces that are more interested in your purpose than they are with the things that give your ego a chance to feel comfortable. If you can let go of the need to know where this is going it could turn into something absolutely miraculous.

TAURUS: People use silence as a control device. If you're concerned about your own (or someone else's) lack of communication, chalk it up to the idea that for now, it's just easier not to talk about things. Step back and look at the chain of events that got you to the point where the truth became too much to bear. Opening the vault on that information will help you understand what's going on. Other issues underscore the need to back off or take it easy in general. Less is more. So is the idea that the best opportunities materialize when we are totally blissed out!

GEMINI: What you weren't counting on just panned out. Now that you've got your wish you are blown away by the idea that you actually deserve this. Don't sabotage it any more than you have to. Other areas point to the need for an open mind. The one you thought would never wake up is currently on fire with a desire to reconnect with you. You weren't prepared for this and you're not up to speed but you're willing to take another chance. What seems crazy to even dream of getting involved in is a sure bet. Once things get rolling I have a feeling you'll be glad you did.

CANCER: Don't mistake all this attention for true affection. Before you decide where to place your trust give it time to simmer. It could very well be that others are here with all the best intentions, but you never know. Aside from that, what's the rush? In light of some of the things that have screwed up your relationships in the past you should know enough to take your time. It's hard to say what it is about you that can't stay away from the next love affair, but if I were you I'd break the habit — because you keep jumping from the frying pan right into the fire.

LEO: You can't expect people to read your mind. It seems absurd in light of the fact that even you don't know what you're thinking. If you could step back from whatever it is that you're obsessing about you would see that you have spun this into something that has absolutely nothing to do with what's real. Getting over yourself and letting go enough to see that no one's out to get you or hurt you will require you to sweep the dust off more than one dark secret. It would be great if your ego was more willing to finally look at things for what they really are.

VIRGO: The benefit of the doubt can be hard to extend when people seem so hellbent on driving you nuts. Instead of trying to figure out why others need your attention, you'd do better to ignore their attempts to suck you into their little web of intrigue. The more you stay away the easier it will be for them to get to the root of their problem. Until this happens it will do you no good to engage. Don't try to explain your reasons for anything — and whatever you do, don't buy into the idea that they're actually ready to come to terms with the truth about themselves.

LIBRA: Calm down enough to see this for what it is. You spend too much time dramatizing the rightness of your position at a time when you could achieve more by cooperating. Past experience has conditioned you to believe that things can never be "win-win," when the truth is there is always a way for everyone to get what they need out of a situation. Maybe it's time to vent or give yourself a chance to see that there's nothing to be afraid of. Be flexible in your expectations and realize that the possibilities are only limited by your ability to believe in them.

SCORPIO: You are having a hard time dealing with somebody and their authority issues. It wouldn't matter so much if you weren't given the impression that you came here to work as a team. What no one told you is that your "partner" likes to be in charge. What was also never made clear is that you would never be free to implement your own ideas. Now that you're here you see that circumstances will only get worse if you decide to be OK with this. What you're not as sure about is the question of how confident you feel about walking away from it.

SAGITTARIUS: Don't get involved with this. You will never be able to figure it out. You assume that being close to someone means that it's your job to deal with their stuff, too — when in reality we can only deal with ourselves. Just because you care it doesn't mean others care enough about themselves to contribute to the effort. Before you decide to step in and save the day, reflect on whether or not people actually want to be saved. The Good Samaritan routine makes a nice story, but in real life it sometimes creates chaos and gets you into situations that totally suck.

CAPRICORN: You can relax when it comes to wondering if you're off the hook. It seems as if everyone has figured out that they need to grow up and deal with themselves. This means that you're free. Questions as to whether or not you know what will happen next depend on the extent to which you remember what you wanted before other things became important. If you've kept up with yourself you know what that is. For many of you the answer will be harder to come by, but either way: the real you is just beginning to live. You are about to rediscover yourself.

AQUARIUS: You have had it up to here with more than a few things. Surrounded by people who aren't in the mood to look at themselves, the level of dysfunction is straight out of daytime TV. Why is it that hardly anyone is willing to go to the mat when it comes time to own up to the truth? You're so done with pretending to go along with this you don't even care what happens. Creative separations and the idea of a little time out will give everyone a chance to see who they are and what they're doing here. Don't exempt yourself from the rigors of self-examination.