Spinnaker [Distributed: Wednesday, December 6, 2006]

Over the next four days, minor disagreements may steadily escalate. Romantic partners and close relatives may this week offer strong opinions or boldly challenge established social roles. In the coming weeks, however, much of this may work to your advantage: use this time to clearly state long-term family goals, revise living arrangements and resolve lingering fears or hidden romantic doubts. Stay focused and don't hold back: concrete decisions will soon improve relationships.

A close colleague or trusted business partner may this week reveal unexpected career goals or revised financial plans. Watch for a rare job announcement to trigger a short-term controversy. Co-workers may challenge authority and avoid group responsibility: take time to explain all comments and suggestions. Romantic attractions intensify: remain cautious concerning new flirtations and, if possible, avoid mildly unethical social invitations.

Family relationships may this week begin a delicate phase of emotional negotiations. Expect roommates or relatives to openly challenge past ideals, time schedules or home expectations. Probe for answers or added social information and expect minor revelations to soon inspire clarity or renewed agreements. A financial or business miscalculation from several months ago may reappear and demand fast decisions. Don't delay.

An annoying business mistake or power struggle between colleagues may this week derail a vital project. Refuse to adopt a negative outlook. Key officials will rely heavily on your abilities to engender group trust. Home relationships may require new sensitivity: remain diplomatic but ask loved ones for concrete decisions. Pamper the body and enjoy private family activities: friends and relatives need to witness your devotion.

A controversial invitation, inappropriate flirtation or unexpected workplace attraction may trigger speculation or group debate. A cautious approach is best. New love affairs, although positive, will temporarily strain business or family relations: if possible, remain quietly detached. A powerful wave of social nostalgia arrives. Some Leos, especially those born early in August, will soon rekindle past friendships. Go slow: passions may be high.

A unique workplace encounter or fast financial proposal may this week usher in a surprising opportunity. Many Virgos will soon opt to bring significant change to their public reputation, workplace skills or long-term educational commitments. A recent phase of isolation or fading ambition will no longer derail new proposals: expect meaningful change. A friend may demand access to family decisions. Wait for clarity before taking risks.

Short-term contracts and special workplace instructions may create tensions between co-workers. Experienced colleagues will soon take a leadership role. Remain diplomatic and allow difficult business differences to be resolved through predictable methods. Close friend or relative may request a detailed explanation of past events. Social triangles, repeated patterns, traditional family roles and complex decisions may be at issue.

A romantic introduction, improved friendship or unexpected job proposal may this week challenge established routines or daily business goals. Monday through Thursday is a strong time for social expansion and renewed career ambition. Take time to fully explore all potential partnerships: you won't be disappointed. Some Scorpios may experience a dramatic improvement in home finances or living arrangements. Check paperwork thoroughly for errors or omissions.

Loved ones may wish to expand their daily social commitments, hobbies or team activities. Join in and explore new options: shared goals or creative suggestions will soon improve intimacy and long-term trust between friends. Avoid acting as business mediator, instructor or private advisor to co-workers. Financial miscalculations, disputed workplace standards and costly legal errors will not be easily resolved: remain quietly cautious.

Close friends and relatives are now strongly motivated to bring added security into their daily lives. Career accomplishment and long-term financial goals may be a private source of tension. Although the desire for change is deeply felt, stay focused on immediate or short-term goals: over the next few days, timed achievements and steady encouragement will help improve options.

A rare romantic proposal or passionate invitation may this week demand response. Someone close may now wish to expand the public commitment of a key relationship. Family obligations, renewed social confidence and long-term home plans may all be at issue. Refuse to feel pressured into bold decisions: your goals and needs are also important. Ask older relatives for business or financial advice: prior experience will offer a meaningful perspective.

Deadlines, business routines or financial regulations may be unexpectedly complicated. Respond quickly to the public instructions of authority figures but privately wait for experienced managers to provide accurate facts or reliable procedures. This is not the right time to challenge authority or act independently in the workplace. A recently shy friend or lover may propose unique travel plans.

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