Aries
A shift in cosmic energy during the day on Monday works very much in your favor, and over the next couple days, you're a force to be reckoned with. The challenge lies in being patient and diplomatic with those who aren't operating at your speed. You'll empathize around Thursday and Friday, and you'll be glad you were considerate when you need a favor yourself. Work may be tough now, but don't rush and don't be afraid to ask for the resources you need. Starting a new project, whether personal or professional, is favored this weekend.
Taurus
A business or career decision demands additional thought as the week begins. You should especially look askance if it appears to be a yes-or-no or one-or-the-other thing. More options are available to you. Around Thursday and Friday, your dependability, while not the most glamorous quality, can really raise your cred. Beat a deadline and make someone else look flaky by contrast. If you're working this weekend, tackle discrete tasks one by one; multitasking may equal just wasting time, while work on long-term projects is subject to shifting circumstances.
Gemini
The stars smile on both your work endeavors and your social life during the first few days this week. Combine the two (lunch, an off-site, or an after-work outing) and the results are even better. Stay on top of your emails and make a serious effort to efficiently process whatever you can in a timely manner around Thursday and Friday. Tasks left undone will snowball, taking more precious time later. When the weekend comes, block out some time off. Fun is in store and it's also important to your ongoing productivity. (Bonus: Romance is also favored!)
Cancer
You're probably not the prime pick to head up the budget committee or crunch the numbers as the week begins. Your math's liable to be a bit fuzzy, and future projections aren't your strong suit now. Handle the interpersonal angle and save the nitty-gritty for around Thursday and Friday. Your analytical abilities are highlighted now, and you can streamline your work like nobody's business. Block out time for non-work-related issues this weekend, and if you must work, take every precaution when it comes to new projects or processes. Take any red flags very seriously.
Leo
If you're not saying "I love my job" during the first few days this week, it's an ideal time to negotiate some changes, or work your network, put your feelers out, and send out some resumes. Know your skill set and make them want you. Your confidence is a huge asset. Then around Thursday and Friday, your powers of concentration are epic. Making a sensible, actionable plan is easy now. Tackle a multiparty, complex project and make major progress. And people tend to give you the green light when the weekend comes, and not just when it comes to work.
Virgo
If the workweek gets off to a less than smooth start, don't go into panic mode. Yes, there's a lot going on, and your organizational system may (momentarily) go out the window, but stay in it and keep plugging away. Thursday and Friday bring the chance to catch up and get ahead. Your energy is boundless now (hitting the gym helps), and the intersection of ideas and action is where you're at. Offer your expertise to someone who's struggling for good karma. When the weekend comes, get a consult (or two) prior to making a major decision. The more info, the better choice you can make.
Libra
You may naturally gravitate toward the role of negotiator, deal broker, or connector, but be ready to assume full control as the week begins. If you see a leadership void, fill it. Your skill set is also suited for it. Don't overlook the importance of breaks on Thursday and Friday. You'll concentrate better and if you get off-site with a coworker or even your boss, you can strengthen relationships while you're at it. You've got an eye for design this weekend, whether it's visual or methodological. Look at how it all fits together and how it can be more elegant.
Scorpio
Tone down your style during the beginning of the week. Dressing for success means fitting in instead of standing out, and it's smarter to solicit information than it is to spout off. Arrangements you make around Thursday and Friday tend to pay off particularly well. Schedule important meetings, set up travel, and put in some prep time on nascent projects. Be conscious about where you're directing your energy and you'll avoid spinning your wheels and even get some major traction. And this weekend, bounce an idea off someone non-work-related to get a fresh spin on it.
Sagittarius
Cultivate your work karma during the first few days this week. What you do comes right back to you. Negotiate instead of feuding. Offer your expertise. Make a new ally. You'll want someone on your side around Thursday and Friday, when work looks crazy busy. A coworker who's good with specifics is invaluable, complementing your abilities with the larger plan. With the weekend comes the opportunity to make new contacts and expand your working world. Be ready to communicate clearly about what you want and you just might get a lot closer to getting it.
Capricorn
If you give an inch, you may end up ceding a mile as the week begins. But fighting for your turf requires diplomacy and reasoning rather than just digging in your heels. Make your case and strengthen it around Thursday and Friday, when research can pay off big time. Don't overlook resources of the human kind. Someone has a piece of info you can use (look far as well as near). And if you're working this weekend, you could encounter challenges, but you're also uniquely equipped to deal with them calmly and efficiently.
Aquarius
Pay particular attention to conflicting reports, "facts" at odds with each other, and any funny numbers as the week gets underway. Anything that appears set in stone should be considered for close reexamination. What you uncover now comes in handy around Thursday and Friday, especially if any new deals, projects, or personnel are involved. Keep your core goals in mind now and you can operate from a position of strength. When the weekend comes, if you've got outstanding business in the personal-life sphere, get to it. It'll go better than you'd ever expect if the stars have their way.
Pisces
Know the difference between being part of the team and running interference as the week begins. The best idea might be to stick to your own projects, just for now. Otherwise, you may lose some serious time (and find yourself in an awkward position). Instead of continuing to equivocate on Thursday and Friday, find a way to test your plan, solution, or thinking. An experiment can reveal potential pitfalls and new options. Be sure to fit in some relaxation this weekend. Extremes lead to stress. It's all about the middle path.
