With all the vision and inspiration you have at your disposal this year, it would be criminal if you were not making the most of it. Today's New Moon offers you the chance to really explore what you are capable of. Your creativity and urge to expand your horizons may see you having to lose your footing a little on the home front. Any temporary instability there is a sign that you need to have more freedom to chase after the chance to really express yourself now.
Little is more difficult than dealing with the loved ones when they’re struggling with challenging situations, and you’re in no position to help them. However impossible they’ve been, your supportive attitude has still been appreciated. And now that things are going better, they’ll make a point of showing you just how grateful they are.
Because you're fascinated with elements of the past (in many cases, ancient history), religion, mysteries and magic, you tend to find significance in symbols and rituals that others brush off. Many of you are proficient in several languages, including archaic languages that at no longer in use. Sometimes you feel like a throwback from a legendary, mystical age, like a character from fellow Sagittarian Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court." Today, you are inspired and empowered by flashes of de'ja` vu and a remarkably compelling connection to ancient times.
Today's New Moon urges you to be expressive, physically active, and laugh out loud as often as possible. Don't repress your emotions or thoughts. Let energy flow freely instead of bottling it up until you hurt all over. View yourself as a vessel that is perpetually being filled with spiritual healing and abundance, making it necessary for you to release, not withhold, energy. Movement is a catalyst for you throughout the day, so avoid sitting or standing still. Midmorning emphasizes the importance of taking better care of your own health, diet and fitness.
Some people think that acts of stupidity result from spontaneous outbreaks of thoughtlessness. But often, random, suddenly arising ideas can be clever. It's the plans and policies we cling to with conviction that are far more likely to fill the world with foolishness. You may now be feeling vexed by the silliness of a situation. But that's no reason to make it even sillier by taking it too seriously. Don't think, don't fret, don't compare and don't develop strategies. Just trust and reach for inspiration today.
Daily Horoscope: For April 18: You're very focused on another's health and welfare today. You have almost no objectivity about this because you actually feel another's circumstances, good or bad. This is way past empathy, all the way to absorbing another's emotions or vibes. It would be better if you could detach, Sagittarius. By detaching, you can maintain enough physical strength and emotional balance to be more useful. As long as you allow another's issues to swarm and swallow you, you get lost in a situation that really isn't yours. Remember: you have your own karma to work through, and must give others the respect to work theirs. You can be compassionate without attaching yourself to another's aura and fate.
You're very focused on another's health and welfare today. You have almost no objectivity about this because you actually feel another's circumstances, good or bad. This is way past empathy, all the way to absorbing another's emotions or vibes. It would be better if you could detach, Sagittarius. By detaching, you can maintain enough physical strength and emotional balance to be more useful. As long as you allow another's issues to swarm and swallow you, you get lost in a situation that really isn't yours. Remember: you have your own karma to work through, and must give others the respect to work theirs. You can be compassionate without attaching yourself to another's aura and fate.
Just say it. Just ask for it. Just formulate your request and send it off to whomsoever you think might be in a position to answer you. The Sun links to Pluto in your sign today making you one of the most powerful people in any room you happen to walk into. But as always with Pluto, it's worth remembering that you have to use his power wisely and altruistically. If what you want and what you're asking for are not For The Good Of All, you might need to reformulate your request.
Some people seem to take pleasure in rules and regulations. When you challenge these lovers of the letter of the law, they say, 'I am only doing my job,' whilst inwardly beaming from ear to ear. You are not like this. Try not to feel too uncomfortable now about an awkward and unfair restriction. The more you let it upset you, the more you will be playing into some protocol-obsessed pedant's hands. Bide your time. And be of good cheer. A time of great freedom and fulfilment awaits.
Opportunities to expand your reach and explore challenging but fascinating ideas begin to arrive today. The gloves come off and hesitation disappears. You can't say 'no' to a thrilling offer or possibility, no matter how much time-juggling is involved. Deep in your heart, you're an explorer and can only play it safe for so long. In order to feel truly alive, you periodically need to break away from routines and shackles, and run wild and free. Today starts your engine and fuels your tank for wherever an adventure might take you. Hint: Although you could focus on small, routine matters, make a point NOT to.
It's all very well coasting along and hoping that life will fall into place, but as the Sun moves into your 6th house, it's time to think about the structure of your days. What responsibilities do you have which you just can't be lax about and is your life organised in such a way so that you can get all that you need to get done, done. Think about your routines - are they helping or hindering you. This is also the start of a four week period when you would do well to look at your health - not because you are going to get sick but because it's the ideal moment to make sure you're looking after yourself. Finally, it's a month-long cycle where you need to think less about how to serve your own needs and more about how to help others.
They say that when you find a successful formula you should stick to it. They also say, 'If it ain't broken, don't fix it.' But then they also say. 'A stitch in time saves nine' and 'We should not let the grass grow under our feet.' They just want to have it both ways. There has lately been much discussion about the best way to move forward with a project or plan. There will probably soon be plenty more debate. Actually, though, a recent development has already made everything crystal clear.
If you've been having trouble getting You Know Who to do what you want, you might be glad to hear that this week brings you the best stars you've had in ages. You should find you can talk almost anyone into anything, as long as you maintain a positive attitude. Lovewise, don't let a little a minor disagreement cause major upset.
Your Weekend: What on earth are you after? Isn't that a very far-fetched aspiration? Hey! It's a free world. You are entitled to pursue your dreams and desires. Those of us who are now observing you, cannot help but suspect that one day soon, you may achieve, at least, some of your ambition. It won't, of course, make you happy. Money never does. But it may amuse you for a while and alter a few factors. This weekend, though, you'll get richer quicker if you focus on deepening the quality of your spiritual life.
Meter reading: 7 April 23-29: There may be some friction or competition between various friends and loved ones for your time and attention this week. You try hard to spread yourself as thinly as possible so that everyone can get a taste of you, but somehow end up shortchanging someone. Could it be that this individual is never really satisfied, no matter what is done? Could it be that you really don't need to overextend yourself in an effort to keep the peace? It's okay to slow down and simplify your schedule and priorities this week instead of being everyone's favorite night nurse. Just try it and see what happens. This week's touchstones: Lapis Lazuli, Pearl.
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Meter reading: 7 April 23-29: A conversation with a partner or potential partner may be less than satisfactory. There may be some difficulty connecting with this individual. It's best to just step back after leaving one voicemail and email message. After that, the ball is in the other person's court. While you're waiting, you can explore other options, just in case this partner or deal doesn't work out. P.S.: Before the weekend, you will have a new collaborator or partner, one way or the other. This week's touchstones: Smoky Quartz, Tigers Eye.
In front of you, a small fire is starting to take light. Nearby, you can see a set of bellows. You are sorely tempted to fan those flames. But is this really wise? It may be easier to intensify an existing blaze, but it would be much more rewarding to instigate an entirely new process of ignition elsewhere. Be careful what you encourage this week for you may long have to live with its consequences. Remember - the best adventures don't start without a little challenge, drama, courage effort and energy.
You may feel a bit torn in your loyalties to friends as opposed to family members. If there's any way to jiggle your schedule so that you can spend a little time with each person, that would be ideal. But today, quite honestly, isn't an ideal day. Little complications and delays are likely. Time slips through your fingers like water and suddenly, you're behind schedule. You'll probably need some privacy to clear your head and make sense out of things. Be realistic when you negotiate or make plans today. Don't turn your already busy life into something unmanageable. Only agree to things that you actually want to do - and have time to.
日報 Talking things over with close friends or loved ones may have been inspiring. But now the time has come to turn those ideas into action, which is where you could run into difficulties. While you considered what was being discussed as little more than intriguing possibilities, they regarded what was said as a serious plan.
週報 This won’t an easy week. Ironically, however, you’ll welcome the obstacles you’re facing. That’s because with things moving so swiftly recently, you’ve had little opportunity to deal with details, and so are beginning to be somewhat concerned that without more attention, certain arrangements could come unstuck. Consequently, both the perplexing questions and challenges you’re facing should give you good reason to delve into unresolved issues. It also means that when next week’s exciting but extremely unsettling developments take place, you’ll already be in touch with others and have to hand the facts you need to respond as swiftly as you should.
Why are some people rich while others are poor? What's the difference between contentment and a life of resentment? Often, it is just a state of mind. Circumstance can have some impact, but opportunity always exists. Sometimes it disguises itself, but the chance is always there. As with money, so with happiness. We either become determined to strive for it. Or we grow defeatist - in which case, a prophecy of gloom invariably fulfils itself. You now have all you need to attain all you need.
Your first impulse, as usual, is to say 'yes' to any opportunity, offer or assignment comes your way. Do you have the time to accept this extra responsibility? For a sign that is often stereotyped as a rambling, wild and crazy rebel, you certainly have a diehard work ethic. Just goes to show how harebrained most stereotypes are. You're facing an onslaught of duties, obligations and responsibilities during the next couple weeks. You will succeed and survive a buildup of challenges. As always, when you're finally in the clear, you'll feel pretty proud of yourself, too.
How do you turn a dream into a drama? Just take away the letter E and place an A on the end of the word. Briefly, along the way, you will end up with a wee 'dram'. You will probably need one of those at some point in the process! Most great dramas begin as dreams. Perhaps, if you do not like the amount of excitement and tension in your life, you should let yourself become a little less intoxicated by the notion of what's possible. But then, you surely don't want to live in tedium, do you?
You feel very much in charge and in control this morning. Early morning may be your most profoundly productive part of the day, especially if your work is creative. Your imagination pours and pounds like a massive waterfall, seemingly without end. Midday opens you up psychically, ratcheting up your gift for connecting with forces greater than yourself. People that are very tuned in and sensitive will feel your presence especially strongly today. They may see you as being taller than you actually are. There's something about you that seems larger than life. FYI: Without making much of an effort other than expressing your intention, you can send very strong healing energy to others today.
You find a brilliant way to have your cake and eat it too this afternoon and evening. Instead of feeling pressured into giving up one thing in order to participate in another, you find a way to reach a very attractive compromise - so everybody wins, especially YOU! This afternoon is really quite sensational and fortunate for you. Instead of stumbling on broken glass and facing obstacles at every turn, you discover that tasks you dreaded turn out to be much easier than you'd anticipated. FYI: If you're a night person, love or adventure might find you - whether you're looking for excitement or not.
If you had known that things were going to be like this, perhaps you would not have done things quite like that. On balance, then, it is good that you did not know. You made a move. It had a result. In retrospect, you clearly got the right outcome, even if you went through all the wrong processes! This weekend, powerful passions are arising within you once more. Your heart is undoubtedly ruling your head. Thankfully, your heart is wiser than your head. And ultimately, more intelligent too.
Being oblivious is a problem, but falls short of the Seven Deadly Sins. You may be awakened or have trouble sleeping Saturday night, probably due to noise or a mounting wave of pressure. On Sunday, spend as much time as possible away from crowds, noise and nuisance phone calls.
Your Weekend: People cannot resist telling other people how to live their lives. This is partly because it is always much easier to criticise someone else than to acknowledge your own mistakes. It is also much easier to give advice than to take it. That's why there are so many experts. We all want to be experts - and we all want to consult experts! Yet real experts know that, no matter how expert they are, they cannot possibly hope to understand everything. Be suspicious of definitive statements. Only uncertainty is certain.
Sagittarius - The Month Ahead*1st May 2007 - 31st May 2007 (射手座5/1-5/31 ペニー/機械訳)
The sun passes through your lifestyle zone this month, encouraging you to give serious thought to your day to day routine in the context of whether or not any or all of your activities are helping you lead the kind of life you want. 太陽は今月あなたのライフスタイルの部屋を通り抜けます。そして、あなたがあなたの活動の いずれかか全てがあなたがあなたが望むそういう生活を送るのを手伝っているかどうかの 前後関係であなたの日々のルーチンワークを重大に考慮するのを奨励します。
Perhaps you are in a job that is not meeting your needs, or maybe you feel your job is preventing you from getting out into the wider world. Sometimes Sagittarius takes on too much, which not only exhausts you but prevents you from fulfilling your talents and your goals.
Putting your health and fitness under the microscope would be appropriate too this month, and there'll be a tail wind behind you should you opt for any new dietary/exercise regimes or decide to rectify specific problems. The full moon of the 2nd is likely to bring all manner of simmering issues centring on the above to boiling point, but since emotions will be running high you should obey any instinct to withdraw and reflect before making an irrevocable move. It's not only revenge that is a dish best served cold...
In my general forecast I referred to the week of the 7th, which contains a kitchen-sink cocktail of challenging aspects. Venus, Mars and Pluto are putting the 17th-20th December birthdays to the test and while some Archers will be doing all and everything for someone they love, or an endeavour they feel passionate about, others will feel they have reached the end of the line with a personal or professional matter.
Jupiter is of great benefit in your sign so many of the developments that have happened this year will prove very advantageous to you; with this in mind the Jupiter-Uranus link of the 11th could produce a wonderful surprise or breakthrough.
The second half of May is easier all round, so if you have an opportunity to take a break, do so. The only aspect likely to send a few ripples across your smooth pond of life is the Mercury-Pluto opposition of the 27th.
On or near this time it will be possible to get to the heart of a matter, however, if you choose to confront someone make sure you are prepared for a formidable response, nd certainly to hear the truth.
Pluto has a way of unearthing secrets and exposing facts which you might prefer to leave buried,. Likewise if you are provoked you might find yourself saying something you would rather have kept to yourself.
When you made certain promises, you weren’t expecting to encounter the obstacles you’re now contending with. Even when they first appeared, you thought you could keep those promises. Now you’d best face the fact that you can’t. As importantly, you must waste no time apologising to others and telling them about this change in plan.
Here's a challenge. Do all you can in May to come across as humble as possible. Write the word 'humility' and stick it somewhere you'll see it often. It won't be easy all the time, but if you bring yourself into line if and when you hear yourself starting to get on that ol' Sadge soapbox, you won't be sorry. Others will love you all the more for it, too. And speaking of love, if it's just physical, and you're fine with that, go for it. Otherwise… Attached? The end of the month is the perfect time for your relationship's Quarterly Adjustment.
In this modern age, everyone is an expert. We all have a specialist field. We all pride ourselves on being up to speed in some key subject. We all feel that - in one particular way, about one particular thing - we know more than anyone else. Maybe we do. Or maybe we are just kidding ourselves. Maybe, in order to tell genuine experts from the would-be experts, we need a very special team... of experts! Trust what you truly know and have the wisdom to seek help when you are out of your depth.
You can get your message across eloquently without raising your voice today. Persuasive and accessible, you touch a nerve in certain people that makes it very clear that you understand their thoughts and feelings. In a way, you speak for them. You have an ability to heal, nurture and entertain all at the same time today. And remember that each time you send healing energy to another, you benefit as well. Later this afternoon, there may be one slightly hair-raising event at home, but it passes and you end the evening feeling relaxed and fortunate.
Some people make their every decision on the basis of an instinct. They play their hunches and trust their feelings. Sometimes, this brings them great success and sometimes it lands them in a whole load of trouble. Others almost entirely disregard their intuition but listen intently to their intellect. They think everything through. They trust only logic. This too, tends to bring mixed blessings. Today's events bring you to a rare place, where your head and your heart are in full agreement.
Trust your intuition today. If it urges you to push forward, do so. If it warns you to pull back, do it. You're operating on a couple different levels today, and may feel best away from crowds, noise and frequent distractions. Anything that seems invasive may also feel overwhelming. You respond favorably to certain essential oils, such as sandalwood, lavender and sweet orange. You respond well to less conversation and more thought, no matter how sociable you normally are. It's okay (in fact, it's recommended) that you indulge in the luxury of introspection throughout the day. As tempting as it is to overextend yourself and rescue others, don't. Make today a regeneration day for YOU.
For May 2007: May's first Full Moon arrives early, and emphasizes the importance of being smart about your food choices, health habits and work schedule. If you're out of balance even the tiniest bit, you'll be made aware during the first few days in May. But you'll also be offered alternatives that actually work and appeal to your sensibilities, schedule and lifestyle. There may be a career shift coming your way, too. You're likely to remain in the same genre of work but change the emphasis to something more important and interesting to you. Many of you have worked very hard for fairly modest returns. May could open your eyes to something that either eases your workload without lowering your income, or offers more money for your work. You'll get several hints about this early in the month, hear additional information mid month, and should end the month in a virtual blaze of glory.
But let's back up a bit. May's first weekend is a mixed bag. You're excited about a potential opportunity and another's positive reaction, but wisely pace yourself because you've been down this trail before. Don't count on receiving definitive directions or details on the 7th, either. Some built-in delays or confusion are likely. Even so, things have turned in the right direction, so just keep on plodding along. The 8th is loads better, especially regarding work and health prospects. You can see opportunities finally beginning to sprout. More discussions are likely on the 9th and 10th, leaving you with additional questions and concerns that may not be addressed until the 11th at the earliest. On the 12th and 13th, friends and loved ones have loads of questions and genuine interest in how you're doing. You may not be able to offer new information, however, until after the 15th.
That's when the tables begin to turn in your favor again. Instead of silence or vast gaps of time spent wondering or worrying, you get answers that you actually like. Improvements finally start to come in, and along with them, additional good news and positive interest in how you're doing. You'll be very tempted to say more than you should on the 20th, but are advised to let others do the talking. The 21st - 26th is a glorious, productive and upbeat time for you. You feel on top of the world. In fact, a whole new world is open to you. On the 27th, you may feel slightly pressured to defend your position or someone whom you feel is being taken advantage of. Tone it down and know when to back off. On the 28th, another financial opportunity is likely to emerge and a new partnership or alliance may be forged on or around the 31st. This month's touchstone: Turquoise.
Meter reading: 8 April 30-May 6: You cast your best, most compelling love spells in private this week. Big, brassy public displays of affection leave you feeling cold and used; but very private, ultra-intimate encounters with someone who seems pretty close to perfect can turn you into a committed love zombie. You never do anything halfway - you go for broke or nothing at all. This week is a page torn out of Maria Callas' diary - a palimpsest of exquisite pain and impossible love. Note: If no one's available, rewind your favorite fantasy. This week's touchstones: Red Spinel, Carnelian.
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Meter reading: 8 April 30-May 6: You're very busy during most of the week. Things ease up a little by Friday, but that's just a temporary lull. Something that you've labored over may require additional work or an extensive redo. For the most part, however, your efforts will be well received, particularly because they're delivered on time and in reasonably good condition. This week's touchstones: Pyrite, Tigers Eye.
The most astounding discoveries are rarely made in some remote part of the world during a journey of adventure. After all, on such expeditions, we expect to be surprised. Our jaws really drop, though, when we see something new on our own doorstep. Recent events opened your eyes. You understand more about what's really going on in a sensitive area of your life. Soon, even more will begin to make sense to you as you seen behind a facade that has long had you fooled.
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The transiting Sun is traveling through your solar 6th House, and work and projects are on the front burner for you.� � This is the perfect time� to begin a healthy new routine in your life:� an exercise routine, a new dietary habit, or structuring your time to include activities that are important to you and that you may have been neglecting.� � Mars in Pisces squares Pluto in Sagittarius (5/1-5/15).� A tremendous amount of energy floods the atmosphere.� You may be feeling more sexual than usual and have plenty of energy to handle anything that is on your agenda.� If there is a physical task you have been avoiding, this would be the time to roll up your shirtsleeves and get to work! � During this time, power issues are likely to arise.� Perhaps the biggest challenge will be to avoid becoming embroiled in confrontations involving a miscommunication.� The desire to "be right" about your point of view could lead to a lack of cooperation.� Your best bet is to give up the battle and refocus on positive steps you can take on your own to further things that are important to you. �
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This especially affects you in solar Houses 1 and 4.� Your sense of the power role that you need to play may be at odds with your inner desire to spend time on more personal matters.� Allow time for each urge to express itself independently.� � During this same period, the Sun in Taurus squares Saturn in Leo.� Internally you are likely to feel a conflict between the desire to continue to build in directions you are already going versus noticing that maybe what you would really like to invest your energy into is something very different.� � Don't allow yourself to get stuck in a rut.� Get in touch with what gives you vitality - what you're excited about creating at this point in your life - and be willing to adjust your path to accommodate the new values that are emerging.� � Neptune in Aquarius goes retrograde on May 25th (lasting to 10/31).� Beginning mid-month, a fog of confusion will enter the atmosphere.� Suddenly things that are ordinarily clear on a day-to-day level become clouded and it's difficult to see which way you're going!� This is just a natural part of Neptune turning into retrograde motion and everyone is feeling it.� �
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Your best bet is to simply embrace the confusion, knowing that things will become clear again in June, once you have adjusted to the shift in the energy.� � This especially affects you in solar House 3.� Communication with others may become a bit fuzzy and confused.� This� may be a good time to talk less, and listen more.� Allow the confusion to simply exist.� Your thoughts will attain a new clarity in June. � Soul's caution: Venus in Gemini opposes Pluto in Sagittarius during the early part of the month (5/1-5/7).� A careless communication may occur leading to a misunderstanding you didn't expect.� This could result in a relationship confrontation or in an intense interaction due to either the other person or yourself experiencing a need to feel more powerful in the relationship.� Avoid explosive energies; hostility only leads to everyone losing. � This especially affects you in solar Houses 7 and 1.� You may be the person to demonstrate your power in a way that puts off someone you are in relationship with.� � Should this occur, communication is the best way to restore harmony.� Let them know what you meant to say in the bigger picture about what's going on from your point of view, and ask them for their viewpoint.
You receive subtle reminders, and notice 'coincidences' that direct you toward a path or answer. Don't fight it, and certainly don't ignore it. You are being guided toward something that could be beneficial to you and a close relative. You get an 'acceptance' lesson today, as well. What initially seems unacceptable gradually reshapes itself into something you don't fear and are able to understand. A family matter boosts your morale during late afternoon or early evening. There may be good news or a visit in the works. Although you experience a moment or two of doubt this evening, even this blows over and makes room for a sense of peace later tonight.
Old habits die hard - especially when those habits were originally formed for a good reason. You only have to get soaked to the skin once before you make a point of carrying an umbrella with you wherever you go. If it never rains again for years, though, you can surely, safely conclude that you are taking the wrong kind of precaution and that you ought to be worrying about something else. Like, why is it not raining? Could this be global warming? An old threat is no longer relevant.
You stick to a routine today, no matter what. You may push yourself too hard and push others away in the process. Instead of slogging along the same old pattern like a doomed lovebug, live more consciously and observantly, just for today. If you suspect an activity or location might cause problems, don't go there. If you have a nagging feeling that you should get in touch with a friend you haven't heard from in a while, make that connection instead of putting it off. By evening, you feel less trapped and more alert. You also create a much better impression on others.
If you keep looking up over your shoulder, you will see whatever is threatening to sneak up on you from behind. You won't, though, be alert to any danger that lies ahead. We live in a world full of stable doors that have all been locked, long after their various horses have bolted. Meanwhile, new difficulties, as yet unlegislated for, wait to arise. As with problems, so with opportunities. Why plan the same old tired furrow, when a new one can be done. Go exploring this weekend.
One of the year’s best planetary aspects from your point of view takes place this weekend. While there’s no telling exactly how you’ll benefit from your ruler Jupiter’s brilliant alliance with the practical Saturn, what is sure is that the more open you are to the unexpected, the better advantage you’ll take of it.
You have the opportunity to be a tremendous force for good this weekend. You seem to be surrounded by those who are struggling and suffering - wrestling with adversity or grappling with confusion. You, though, have clarity and confidence. You know what you are doing and why and you don't have to get caught up in the big empty drama that is draining so much of everyone else's time and energy. Stand back. Give wise impartial advice and use your own strength only to do what is truly needed.
This truly is a day to focus on the positive as two of the heavyweight planets Jupiter and Saturn make a link up in the skies. If you have found a balance between work and play over the past few months, you can thank these planets who have been linking up on and off for months. If thats something on your list of Things To Do, make a concerted effort today to start as you mean to go on. Despite the days excellent possibilities, there is still a lot of room for hurt in the air. If you and someone you love seem to be getting at each other, try to rise about the need to be petty. If its someone you dont particularly care about whos prodding your sensitive bits, try not to respond but rather to extricate yourself from the situation. Aquarians and Leos, Taureans and Scorps need to tread with extra care.
Certain well-meaning but cautious souls are insisting that you’d regret plunging into new, exciting but risky opportunities. But your instincts are telling you that you really can’t waste time delving into facts and figures. You’re right. Things are moving too swiftly for that. Either make your move now or wave farewell to those opportunities.
Don't keep opening the oven door; the cake will never bake if you do that. In your attempt to validate the process that you are going through, you are inadvertently creating more reasons to question it. Nothing in this world is robust enough to withstand continual cross-examination. When a police car pulls up outside our door, we can't help but feel guilty and wonder what we have done wrong - even when we know we are innocent. In a similar way, you now need encouragement, not accusation.
Someone somewhere will completely misread or misinterpret your message and turn it into something it's not. Aside from being a huge waste of valuable time, it makes you wonder about a person's state of mind - but not for long. You're too engaged in a plethora of other activities to gnaw this non-issue to death. Later this afternoon, you actually enjoy yourself. You walk away from anything that resembles shackles or boredom, and have a moment of guilt-free fun at last!
Meter reading: 7 May 7-13: You occasionally put your foot in your mouth with embarrassing (but sometimes humorous) consequences. This week offers numerous opportunities to stuff both feet in your mouth. You don't have to take the bait, however, and allowing yourself a moment to think before responding might save the day. Don't assume that others "get" what you're saying. They probably don't and it's not their fault. You're not as clear as you need to be. Something as simple as a misspelling or transposing one lousy letter or number could upset the applecart and make you look like an inconsiderate person to a friend or loved one. Since we know you care and are never deliberately inconsiderate, slow down, speak clearly and thoughtfully, and listen to others' opinions - whether you agree with them or not. This week's touchstones: Watermelon Tourmaline, Sugilite.
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Meter reading: 8 May 7-13: What sounds like a financial opportunity on Tuesday may lead to all kinds of confusing mixed messages during the remainder of the week. Don't allow others' confusion to dilute your enthusiasm. This does look like a good situation that is simply being mismanaged, but should clarify itself and improve as early as next week. So continue on and pursue what could develop into a worthwhile financial gain over time. This week's touchstones: Marble, Turquoise.
A financial opportunity may start incubating today. First, it's mostly idea sharing; but eventually if you're interested in participating, it could become a richly rewarding endeavor. Communication is easier and clearer today than it was yesterday. There are fewer hurt feelings or misunderstandings. You don't have to apologize for putting your foot in your mouth today - mostly because you make a point to keep your feet on the ground. Others see you as a pragmatic visionary. Allow inspiration to invade your brain and lead the way - and be as physical as possible today. Just get outdoors and start moving.
If it ain't broken, don't fix it. And if it is? Just pretend it ain't broken and with a bit of luck nobody else will notice. And if they rumble you? Tell them, 'It's not so much broken, as operating along new, more modern principles. These days, darling, anyone who is anyone has it changed to work this way.' Have you really got to alter the status quo? Can't you just leave things as they have been for so long? Well, you can try if you want to. But really, a change is way overdue, and exactly what you need.
Life would be very boring if it were stable all the time. Apparently in Switzerland, where life is idyllic with lots of lovely lakes to look at, not much unemployment and - well, I am not sure what else - just Really Good Living Conditions - it's said they have one of the highest rates of drug abuse in Europe - people don't want life to just go on and on and on without dramas? or so it seems. Today you can expect a hiccup, a drama or even a smidgen of total chaos. Embrace it, as much as you can!
Of course you are reluctant. That's right and proper. It is always wise to be cautious. Still, though, we have to ask whether in your desire to avoid upsetting an apple cart, you are leaving an awful lot of rotten apples to fester at the bottom of the pile. You can argue that it doesn't matter as long as you keep putting fresh ones on the top. But sooner or later, you are going to end up overwhelmed by the distinct smell of cider vinegar. Don't put off till tomorrow, what you can do today.
788 :ELLE The week of May 06, 2007:2007/05/09(水) 09:44:10 ID:TdiOXvXl
Love
Meter reading: 7 May 7-13: You occasionally put your foot in your mouth with embarrassing (but sometimes humorous) consequences. This week offers numerous opportunities to stuff both feet in your mouth. You don't have to take the bait, however, and allowing yourself a moment to think before responding might save the day. Don't assume that others "get" what you're saying. They probably don't and it's not their fault. You're not as clear as you need to be. Something as simple as a misspelling or transposing one lousy letter or number could upset the applecart and make you look like an inconsiderate person to a friend or loved one. Since we know you care and are never deliberately inconsiderate, slow down, speak clearly and thoughtfully, and listen to others' opinions - whether you agree with them or not. This week's touchstones: Watermelon Tourmaline, Sugilite.
Career
Meter reading: 8 May 7-13: What sounds like a financial opportunity on Tuesday may lead to all kinds of confusing mixed messages during the remainder of the week. Don't allow others' confusion to dilute your enthusiasm. This does look like a good situation that is simply being mismanaged, but should clarify itself and improve as early as next week. So continue on and pursue what could develop into a worthwhile financial gain over time. This week's touchstones: Marble, Turquoise.
A contractual matter may not go as anticipated. Don't fret about this. Instead, prepare to do additional work and dedicate extra time to the successful completion of a project or agreement. One issue won't shut a project down, but may require additional negotiation or compromise. This shouldn't surprise you. Before leaping into a situation, make sure you understand who the decision makers are, as well as what the real concerns are. It may just be budget issues that can be discussed and settled.
Work should be something you do between the hours of 9am and 5pm (moreorless) shouldn't it? Or it should be something you do on the nightshift. OK let me put it another way. Work really shouldn't account for more than a third of your waking hours, should it? Don't fall into the trap of working so hard that you forget to do the Sadge thing and stop and smell the flowers. Don't retreat into your work because your personal life is too hard to handle. Don't let family life pass you by because it's more complicated than your career.
Matters close to home may be problematic off and on today. You may worry about a close friend or loved one. You may also have some difficulty expressing your thoughts clearly enough for others to understand early today. You rally later in the afternoon and make some very sensible choices. You also make a lot more sense to most people. The evening demands peace, privacy and time to think. Count your blessings because there are many. A friend or family member may benefit from your prayers and kindness. When you think about what this individual is experiencing, it makes your complaints seem less upsetting.
Why go for a check-up? Supposing they find something wrong? You will walk into the doctor's office healthy, and walk out sick - even if you don't actually feel any different on the inside. I am not making a prediction here about your health or physical wellbeing. I'm just pointing out that, sometimes, it's much easier not to go looking for problems because when we do, we often find them. Still, if there is something wrong, the sooner you are brave enough to identify it, the sooner you can start to fix it.
If you go looking for trouble, you are bound to find it. If you don't? It will come looking for you! Some think the trick is to keep a low profile. Hide where trouble can't possibly find you. Trouble, though, is not stupid. It can see round corners and through walls. It has a very special kind of trouble that it reserves for the folk who try to keep it at bay. Be neither afraid nor aggressive. Just do this weekend what needs to be done.
If decisions were yours, and yours alone, to make you’d probably take the riskiest option. You know that if you didn’t, you’d regret it. But as these decisions involve others, you’ll either have to convince those concerned to adopt your devil-may-care attitude or take the more cautious approach which, clearly, they prefer.
Your Weekend: Are you sitting comfortably? Well don't stay there for too long, you may get deep-vein thrombosis. So stand up - but not too quickly - it may induce vertigo. You can't be too careful, you know. Well, actually, you can. Ironically, it is often when we are unduly concerned about a potential danger that we end up inadvertently putting ourselves in harm's way. We tense up in expectation of trouble and somehow this causes us to create it. This weekend, I promise, you have absolutely nothing to worry about... Go deeper!
Others are merrily pointing out to you that you can’t have everything you want, they say this regularly but you fear this time they may actually be right. However, if you must compromise, as is possible, then you’re only losing a skirmish, not the battle. Backing off now gives you a valuable opportunity to view situations from a very different perspective. Better yet, you also get a break from the pressure, during which you find yourself questioning certain of the goals you’ve simply accepted as unchanging. By early June you could be looking at your objectives and your future, from a surprising angle.
You’re usually not secretive. But when you first discussed plans, you kept certain things to yourself, mostly because you thought they’d cause confusion, both to others and in terms of your intentions. Now these facts are becoming increasingly important. The sooner you reveal them, the better it will be for everybody, but especially for you.
This week you will be let off the hook. A complicated drama will resolve itself - at least for the time being. Of course, in its place, you will be given something new to worry about! A change, though, is as good as a rest. You have grown tired of hearing the same old arguments, and of going round in the same old circle. A sense of liberation will accompany your journey into new territory, and a sense of elation will begin to grow as you realise just how far things have moved on.
Give others plenty of space this morning. Give them all the time they need to express their thoughts, no matter how repetitive or disorganized. If you're willing to be a bit more patient and tolerant of another's wandering mind early today, things should improve quite wondrously during late afternoon and evening. It appears that a friend or partner needs to feel heard and respected. If you'll slow down long enough to listen, you'll undoubtedly learn something new and improve your relationship. Once you've established that what another says is important and relevant, you'll get a lot more cooperation from him or her during the remainder of the day.
When your problems are only small, you tend to exaggerate them or invent new difficulties to think about. As your imagination is extremely fertile and your ability to torture yourself is also quite pronounced, this can lead to much discomfort. When, though, you face genuine adversity, you can enjoy the experience of rising to a true challenge. Is your current concern for real or is it based on a fantasy? The answer, as really you already know, is that it is actual. Therefore, your week is due to be successful.
Spontaneous gestures are the hallmark of the happy Sagittarian but they are also the cause of some painful bruises. With this in mind, avoid one of those shoot-from-the-hip statements and count to ten before you respond to provocation of any sort. Not that the week ahead is full of hidden land mines... Jupiter in your sign is highly protective and what comes at you in the way of surprises could be very welcome indeed. Relationships look to be the source of most of the ups and downs - sudden proposals and overnight U-turns being two alternative scenarios - and you should aim to be very flexible in the event of an unexpected change in a partner's or colleague's circumstances.
Your feedback and participation are in demand during the next several weeks and beyond. You're competitive and seemingly tireless, and ready to aggressively fight for what you believe in. You're also creative and inspiring for others who are trying to move beyond difficult relationships, illness or other circumstances that have held them back. They look to you for guidance and strength. And each time you offer whatever help you can give, you also benefit. P.S.: A financial and contractual matter also looks promising today.
Nobody is more tolerant of others’ views than you are. So your encounter with somebody who simply refuses to acknowledge that you’ve a right to your perspective on certain matters is most perplexing. Explain what you can, keeping in mind that the individual in question has no interest in understanding you or what you’re saying.
Today's New Moon beams the spotlight on work and health matters. What seems difficult or confusing in the morning will sort itself out during the day - and probably end up better than expected. You may finally receive some sort of confirmation of an agreement, contract or understanding. You may also discover that additional opportunities are gearing up. Some of these potential ventures or relationships could prove to be quite rewarding. Travel arrangements for an upcoming trip or visit may also be discussed or set into motion later today.
Free will. Do we have it or don't we? And, if so, how much? We astrologers simply cannot seem to stop debating and discussing this. Every time we think we have a clear-cut answer, we come across someone like you - in a situation like the one you are currently in - and we just scratch our heads in bewilderment. You LOOK as if you have a choice now, but it seems, to you at least, as if you don't. Perhaps it does. But if it isn't what you want, don't feel for a moment as if you have no other option.
Food manufacturers are forever running competitions. You see them on TV shows too. Answer these simple questions and win a great prize. They never, though, ask things like, 'Which came first, the chicken or the egg?' Or, 'What is the purpose of life?' Or, 'Do we have free will or is it all destiny?' A shame really. The world could do with more debate on such topics. At the essence of what's bothering you now, there is something primeval and profound. Don't ignore your question, explore it.
You've felt a bit stir-crazy lately. Routines bore the stuffing out of you, although you're unfortunately locked into a series of non-negotiable routines. Your mind wanders and escape fantasies invade your increasingly unruly mind. So what's up? Why do you feel so rebellious about maintaining longstanding duties or behaving in a disciplined, responsible way? It seems that an ongoing T-square in mutable signs might be the culprit. At least it's temporary. Just try not to get into too much trouble while it lasts.
What does it all mean? What's the point? What's the purpose? Oh, who cares? Let's just all watch another soap opera and then go down the pub. Sometimes, we can get too philosophical. Sometimes, too, we can get far too caught up in what we think we ought to be doing. Expectations are dangerous things. They lead, by turn, to dreams that distract us and disappointments that depress us. Lower yours this weekend. Raise, instead, your eyelids. Look at how things actually are. It's inspiring.