Spinnaker [Distributed: Wednesday, January 17, 2007]

Group social decisions, family plans and teamwork assignments will be unreliable over the next five days. After Monday, expect close friends or relatives to offer changing opinions, cancelled trips and quick reversals. Avoid public observations, if possible: before next week, loved ones may be unusually distrustful of criticism or unsolicited advice. Property contracts, leases and large investments may demand revised timing. Study minor details for valuable clues.

Improved skills, revised job titles or expanding projects will now require added dedication. Early this week, ask authority figures or managers for special training or legal permissions. Several months of sluggish workplace advancement now needs to end. Review documents, agreements and contracts for important opportunities. Pay special attention to the minor observations of a close friend or lover. Social disputes will quickly escalate: don't confront.

Love, romantic timing and outdated social promises are highlighted. Someone close may this week need to explore yesterday's relationships or discuss private home obligations. Listen and offer gentle advice: your past experience will soon prove invaluable. Many Geminis will be asked to begin a new financial partnership or adopt a leadership role in the workplace. This is the right time to expand career goals and daily routines: join in.

A long-term friend may require extra reassurance concerning a recent family decision, roommate dispute or home choice. Creative solutions to power struggles may need to be reversed. Better alternatives are available: advocate a public review of financial facts, social events or discussions. Vivid dreams or a sudden glimpse of future events may be unnerving. Relations with older relatives and friendships are accented.

A sudden intuition may this week offer a unique insight into hidden workplace politics. Areas affected are job expectations, career advancement and unusual employment proposals. In the coming weeks, new skills and increased education are highly favored: expect the fields of medical/dental research, new technologies or science to be particularly rewarding. A mildly unethical romantic invitation may require a fast decision.

Minor attractions or new flirtations may intensify this week and offer an unexpected distraction from family obligations. Some Virgos, may also experience a rare romantic ultimatum. Expect loved ones to openly question the traditional values, goals or emotional needs of relatives. Bosses and managers may quickly change workplace policies or revised group assignments. Remain diplomatic: tensions may be high.

Physical vitality and social optimism will soon increase. After several days of restlessness and low energy, many Librans will expand their awareness of new relationships. Romantic potential is now extremely high. Explore fresh introductions, creative outlets or group invitations: you won't be disappointed. Property contracts and financial obligations will become steadily more complicated: if possible, wait for new income sources or bold proposals.

Close friends may be reflective and privately moody. Watch for a powerful wave of romantic nostalgia to soon take precedence. Before moving forward in key relationships, a careful examination of past decisions may be needed: provide support and expect minor emotional outbursts. Costly mishaps with machinery or rare accounting errors may be involved. Stay alert: disputes are likely.

Officials may this week be unavailable to clarify instructions or offer guidance. Independent projects may need to be cancelled or delayed. Remain flexible and wait for group approval before taking on new tasks. Political caution and a firm commitment to established procedures will bring the desired results. A trusted friend may propose bold travel plans or a controversial lifestyle change. Probe for private information: there's much to learn.

Leadership in the workplace is now vital to the success of short-term projects and team assignments. Expect colleagues to ask for your approval and advice. Don't disappoint: this is a strong time to display your business skill, accumulated knowledge or social expertise to key officials. A powerful romantic attraction may prove unavoidable. Be expressive: potential lovers will respond positively to creative proposals and new information.

A recent business promise may now be briefly delayed or redefined. Ironically, postponed job aspirations will work to your advantage. Study minor documents, career contracts or workplace comments for valuable opportunities. Publishing, marketing or new technologies may all prove rewarding. Private tensions will fade. Aquarians may experience a dramatic increase in family acceptance. Speak your mind.

Social invitations are pleasing but unreliable: expect new friends to announce unique group events or celebrations. In the coming weeks, however, unpredictable emotional changes will challenge established plans. Wait for calm relations before offering your time and emotional dedication. After Thursday, a long-term colleague may request private assistance. Flawed documents and legal issues are accented: stay alert.

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