Spinnaker [Distributed: Wednesday, October 25, 2006]

Business tactics may be hidden and unreliable this week: after Tuesday, expect managers to avoid direct questions or withhold important facts. Don't be derailed: all will soon work in your favor. Do, however, watch payment amounts and carefully verify calculations: costly mistakes will prove problematic. Search out new social events. At present, many Aries natives are ending a fairly intense phase of emotional isolation. Accept all new proposals: change is healthy.

Sports, exercise and outdoor activities are now highly appealing: before mid-week, expect health, fitness and romantic attraction to dramatically increase. However, a last minute social invitation may be unusually vague. Offer a warm acceptance: your reaction will help heal past misunderstandings. Accent unique business and financial invitations. New investments and quick job openings will soon prove lucrative.

Home routines will provide relaxing influences and gently nostalgic moments this week. Expect close friends and relatives to again offer familiar comforts. This marks an end to several weeks of public stress, workplace pressure and social criticism. Stay receptive and allow others to express their deepest thoughts: you won't be disappointed. A revised work policy may be suddenly announced. Remain cautious: much is changing.

Habitual routines may this week be easily derailed by pride, indifference and social denial. Over the next few days, family members may strongly object to bold social plans, press for revised home roles or challenged new opinions. Empathy is needed: avoid probing for quick answers and gently encourage loved ones to resolve their past disappointments. After Thursday, an unique job opportunity, work project or business partnership will require serious consideration. Go slow.

Social gatherings, humor and philosophic discussion may now bring new friendships into your life. After Tuesday, expect both friends and work mates to receive unusual romantic proposals. Vague gossip and fast decisions are, however, unreliable: if possible, avoid public speculation or quick judgments. A long-term friend or close relative may admit to a series of complex financial or property mistakes. Refuse to offer private guidance: professional advice is needed.

It may be wise to rely on humor and witty exchanges in business relationships this week: at present, anxious friends or colleagues may need distraction or added support. Minor financial strain and unexpected workplace power struggles will be experienced over the next two weeks: offer patient optimism and all will be well. A romantic partner or new lover may be sentimental or needy. Be supportive: we all need extra attention from time-to-time.

Home improvements and financial obligations will require added attention . Many Librans will now begin publicly clarifying their long-term intentions in romantic and family relationships. Librans can expect several new love interests to soon arrive. Over the next few days, close relatives may challenge recent family decisions. Areas affected are revised schedules, daily obligations and broken promises. An emotionally demanding week: react honestly to all questions.

Safety, security and long-term business ventures will soon become almost effortless: , expect loved ones to defer to your career ideas or adopt your vision of the future. For many Scorpios, this is an important step in emotional development: follow your instincts. Wednesday through Friday also highlights complex discussions with loved ones concerning daily obligations, romantic choices or recent lifestyle changes. Stay alert: passions will be high.

Work negotiations will be postponed over the next few days. Although complex assignments are emotionally draining, business relationships will be cheerful. Use this time to complete outstanding tasks and finalize minor past agreements: in the coming weeks, key officials will actively resolve disputed documents. A rare social reversal may strain a new relationship. Cancelled plans and competing family loyalties are highlighted. Stay focused: patience is needed.

Silly moments between friends, gossip and renewed group interest are highlighted. Avoid the shy or withdrawn types, if possible: someone close may still be emotionally vulnerable. Business relationships may be briefly complicated with flawed instructions, power struggles or irritable authority figures. Ask for added time to complete projects and wait for change. Loved ones will be boldly expressive: remain attentive.

Sudden flirtations are difficult to resist this week. For many Aquarians this period of intense attraction marks the start of several weeks of fast romantic exchanges. Don't question the seriousness or candor of others: all is as it appears. After Tuesday, workplace demands may increase: expect colleagues and managers to soon relinquish control of important projects. Offer your time. After Saturday, social wisdom arrives without warning: watch dreams for vital clues.

Private family triangles, traditional roles or long-term home plans may require serious decision. Don't change your original vision: although demanding, this is a positive time for reclaiming past ideas or improving emotional strategies. Stay dedicated. Someone close may request private legal or financial advice. If so, probe for yesterday's records or hidden agreements. Paperwork and written documents will soon reveal a pathway to lasting success.

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