Spinnaker [Distributed: Wednesday, October 18, 2006]

Incomplete workplace projects will take top priority this week: expect key officials to soon revise schedules, assignments or daily tasks. Over the next eight days, new financial obligations and complex job decisions may trigger intense discussions with loved ones. If so, wait for added information: business stress is temporary. Natives begin several weeks of dramatic social and romantic progress. Passions will be high: expect controversial proposals.

Rely on trusted friends to replenish your emotional resources early this week. Increased optimism and new forms of entertainment will soon be an ongoing theme. Much of this follows a fairly intense phase of job strain and minor home disputes. Allow past distractions to fade: social exploration and new romantic promises now need to be established. A previously withdrawn loved one may quickly join group activities.

Written agreements and new business permissions will soon offer positive results. Early this week, authority figures may announce expanded work projects or greatly increased responsibilities. If so, expect key financial negotiations to also be necessary. Highlight passionate overtures and new love affairs. Take time to fully explore the opinions or reactions of loved ones: at present, powerful and private feelings of jealousy may be bothersome.

Before mid-week, younger colleagues may strain office relations with controversial or creative business practices. Follow trusted methods, if at all possible: over the next few weeks, key officials will respond positively to your loyalty and group insight. After Wednesday, loved ones may challenge new ideas, criticize the actions of mutual friends or defend conflicting opinions. Avoid serious social discussions: ongoing disputes and competing values will not be easily resolved.

Small tasks will now demand added concentration. Early this week, pay special attention to business power struggles, workplace politics or shifting routines. Before next week, minor paperwork errors and private disputes will be made public: expect key officials to revise duties, challenge group goals or announce new assignments. Highlight unique social and romantic invitations. Hidden attractions and rare flirtations are accented: stay open.

Moody exchanges between colleagues may unusually distracting over the next few days. After Monday, expect minor moments of tension or unique ultimatums. All passes quickly, so not to worry. Do, however, avoid financial comparisons or private social comments. A recently withdrawn friend or relative may announce revised home plans or an unexpected lifestyle change. If so, offer heartfelt enthusiasm: loved ones now need your acceptance and support.

Career activities and family security may now trigger a bold discussion between loved ones. Start small and expect steady gains: in the coming weeks, close friends and relatives will provide valuable ideas, options and strategies. After Thursday, long-term romantic promises may need to be publicly acknowledged or reaffirmed. Before November, love relationships will deepen: expect complex requests. Rest and pamper the body: physical energy may be low.

Work officials may offer unique business assistance. If so, listen closely for subtle hints concerning fellow workers, new job openings or unusual team projects. Revised duties will provide remarkable opportunities: respond quickly to all new proposals. Many Scorpios will experience a brief but intense phase of social and romantic progress. Potential lovers or trusted friends may soon press for meaningful promises.

Rare social introductions may this week lead to valuable business alliances. Discuss common goals with colleagues or research income sources. New friends or work mates will now reveal surprising career or financial options: expect lofty goals and highly creative proposals. Later this week, a close relative may request delicate advice. Remain flexible: private family plans, romantic expectations or new living arrangements may be on the agenda.

Deep feelings of love, commitment and respect may this week rise quickly to the surface. Find positive ways to expand family or romantic obligations: loved ones may demand concrete and lasting results. Social wisdom is available. Carefully study the actions and reactions of colleagues, relatives or long-term friends. Someone close may unknowingly reveal their private social or romantic alliances.

Loved ones may this week be fascinated with past events. Over the next few days, nostalgic reflections may start out seriously but will soon shift to humor, amusement and lighthearted fun: watch for loved ones to feel relieved by new social or family information. Friday through Sunday accents minor disputes between friends or colleagues. Areas of concern may involve financial errors, new debts or a perceived lack of social support. An oddly emotional week: stay balanced.

Friends and lovers are now unwilling to repeat outdated patterns or continue with standard activities. Offer creative solutions: lost ambition and boredom may soon require constant attention. After mid-week, an unusual home proposal may signal the end of a complex or draining relationship: expect fast discussions and strongly expressed opinions. Later this week, optimism and social wisdom return. Remain patient, however, and watch for minor disputes to escalate.

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