05/05/2008
Monday

Aries
Your values are precious to you, and that's good. But you also have to remind yourself that what is right for you is not necessarily right for everyone else. Do not try to force others to believe in what you believe or act in a way that you think is right. If they are going to be in your life, you need to respect them for who they are. You can't consider people to be special projects, or works in progress. Take them for who they are, or not at all.

Taurus
Enthusiasm alone is not going to help you get everything done that you need to get done, but it certainly makes the experience more pleasant! So choose to be happier today, and happier you will be. Put a smile on your face, even if you feel angry or upset. Think the best of other people, not the worst -- and don't take things too personally. If someone is late to meet you, they aren't trying to blow you off. You can cause yourself to start feeling good as soon as you start thinking positively.

Gemini
The hours today will trickle by at the pace of molasses in December, but that isn't a bad thing. A slow day is a great way to learn how to have more patience. There won't be much change or movement in any direction today, but that doesn't mean you can't have a perfectly fine time anyway. Accept the day for what it is -- not very exciting. You will be surprised at how calm you feel. It's only when you struggle against something you can't changes that you feel stress.

Cancer
It would do your attitude good if you were to start socializing a little bit more. Downtime is good, and it's necessary to stay centered and in touch with yourself. But friends are starting to wonder if it's even necessary to invite you along on things, since you have turned them down so often. Even if you don't feel like being social, you should give it a go. Chances are, once you get started in on the festivities, you will start to get into it much faster than you thought. Sometimes, fun is work.

Leo
There is a strong current of compassion running through your life right now, and it will reawaken your more nurturing instincts. You're much more apt to give other people the benefit of the doubt right now, so it's a perfect day to start forgiving grudges and welcoming people back into your life. Issues that you used to see in strictly black and white terms are suddenly much more complicated than you realized. There are many shades of gray, and you are finally ready to see them all.

Virgo
An interesting travel opportunity is coming your way today, although at first it might not seem like a trip you'll want to take. But you should. Let go of your expectations and pre-conceived notions about where will be a fun place to go to. If you have the time and the money, you should give this new adventure a try. Exploring a new place and having a new experience is never anything but a growing experience. You'll have more fun than you could ever imagine.

Libra
You will have to be honest about what you think when you are asked to give your opinions, today -- whether it might hurt someone's feelings or not. There is no point in sharing your thoughts unless you share all of them, completely unedited. Tell them the good and the bad and don't candy-coat anything -- it's only going to waste their time. Being critical is sometimes a challenge for you, but it is one you can handle today. You can clearly see what's wrong and what's right.

Scorpio
Despite what you might think, being aggressive is not the same thing as being abrasive -- you can push harder to get what you want without turning anyone off. Being a little bit more forceful might not win you any new friends, but it is certainly not going to scare away any of the people who know and love you best. If you aren't a little bolder, you run the risk of being looked upon as an easy mark, a pushover. And that's just not who you are -- is it?

Sagittarius
You have the potential to be a very positive force in someone's life today -- and you know you want to be. So in order to tap into this potential, you should get involved with helping others as much as possible. From surrendering a good parking spot to loaning someone some money, what you give to people will mean much more to them than you could ever imagine. Being of service to other people is a great way to make a connection with other people.

Capricorn
You'll be moving around so quickly today that if anyone tried to keep their eyes on you they would get whiplash! But while you are going off in a million directions at once, be careful -- you could get so wrapped up in your energy that you neglect to get anything actually done! You need to discipline yourself and get organized. Otherwise, you won't be able to make much headway on any of your many brilliant ideas. Quality, not quantity, should be your focus.

Aquarius
Are you bored with someone and not sure how to break it them? Then don't. They don't necessarily need to know that they are becoming tedious to you -- it will only hurt their feelings and make you look uncaring, which is not who you are. Instead, just get some time away from them. You don't have to explain why you are suddenly busy every time they ask you to hang out. After enough time has passed, you can start socializing with them again. You just need a break, and that is okay.

Pisces
Ultimatums are not usually the right approach for you -- you like to have people want to do things with you, not be forced to give in. But today, time is of the essence and you might have to push a little bit harder than you usually do in order to get the answers you need. Planning a dinner or other type of group social event? The final attendance cannot be left up in the air any longer. Plans must move forward. So make those phone calls and get those commitments you need!
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