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Complicated social invitations should this week be carefully explored before taking risks. Long-term friends are now mildly possessive of your time, attention and energy. Group events may provide misleading information or inappropriate romantic overtures. Remain cautious and ask for clear decisions. There's much to learn. After Friday, some Aries natives may be asked to offer financial support to a trusted relative. Remain cautious: vital facts and figures will soon arrive.

Romantic passions are now highly seductive and unavoidable. Over the next few days, expect new friends and potential lovers to openly vie for your attention. For many Taureans, new relationships will be quickly established. Stay focused, however: unexpected social triangles and mild family disagreements may soon trigger lingering doubts. Tuesday through Saturday, colleagues and business officials may be unusually moody. Don't confront: private power struggles are accented.

Last-minute work assignments, although annoying, are now potentially lucrative. Areas affected are research contracts, official paperwork or written proposals. After Tuesday, ask bosses and managers for specific instructions concerning legal regulations. Procedures and detailed records will soon prove invaluable. Don't neglect small facts. Thursday through Saturday, a close friend or relative may need extra private time for rest or relaxation. Remain sensitive: support is needed.

For many Cancerians, the business interests of a close relative are now changing. Early this week, watch for a loved one to present unusual career ideas or opt for sudden job revisions. Financial opportunity and newfound confidence may be a driving influence. Provide encouragement but also advocate careful planning. Research, dates and timed permissions may soon be vital. After mid-week, romantic overtures are gently seductive: accept all invitations and wait for obvious signals.

Several weeks of political disagreement on the work scene will now fade. Before mid-week, expect previously doubtful colleagues to accept fast improvements or controversial ideas. Allow key officials to resolve all disputes and public outbursts. This is not the right time to voice strong opinions or act as team mediator. Go slow. Friday through Sunday accent important emotional breakthroughs with family members. Past regrets and broken promises may be key: stay alert.

Close friends may be sensitive and introspective over the next few days. Don't, however, be derailed. At present, friends and relatives may require extra time to make complex lifestyle choices or address private family disagreements. Provide support and wait for a new attitude of social inclusion to arrive. Calm reactions will soon take precedence. After Thursday, a new financial or business option will demand a fast decision. Stay open: partnerships are now highly favored.

Home rules, revised invitations and family plans may be a key concern over the next eight days. Younger relatives now need extra time to adjust to new expectations. Provide little advice, if possible: others may wish to set their own pace or pursue solitary goals. Later this week, a surprising romantic invitation may offer delightful moments of distraction. For many Librans, a new relationship will soon create an unexpected social drama. Take your time: much is changing.

Power struggles between colleagues and controversial business decisions may now be quickly reversed. Over the next few days, expect recently bickering co-workers to become friendly or affectionate. Reserve judgment. This is not the right time to discuss behavioral changes or expect reliable explanations. Stay focused and watch for lasting change. After Friday, watch for a trusted roommate, close friend or relative to issue a rare social ultimatum. Remain detached.

Money decisions are best avoided over the next few days. At present, family purchases or long-term payment plans will not be easily completed. Ask loved ones for added financial advice. A candid examination of group needs may help resolve ongoing disputes. After Thursday, a controversial social invitation may usher in several weeks of complex social politics, minor triangles and bold romantic discussions. Enjoy new leisure activities: distraction will prove helpful.

Workplace debate will, this week, reveal unexpected social information. Past alliances, changing loyalties or favoritism may be on the agenda. Avoid an obvious reaction: at present, older officials and new managers may be highly sensitive to public criticism. Group decisions will soon establish improved rules and reliable methods: stay balanced. Later this week, some Capricorns may experience the return of an old friend or lover. If so, expect new drama: tensions will be high.

Romantic partners or long-term friends are this week easily irritated by family interference. Differences of opinion or deeply held beliefs may be a strong theme. Encourage a philosophic approach to interpersonal problems: over the next eight days, loved ones may find it difficult to accept fresh concepts or embrace new plans. Trust your first impressions. After Wednesday, business and financial luck will steadily rise. Ask officials for extra consideration: you won't be disappointed.

Housing documents, property contracts and financial agreements will now require detailed revisions. Carefully examine the past work of officials or managers. Unexpected errors may soon prove costly. Tuesday through Friday accents powerful dreams and vivid memories. Take time for reflection and rest: profound social and romantic insights are now available. Later this week, ask a distant or isolated friend to participate in group activities. Your sensitivity will be acknowledged.

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