Aries
It may seem counter-intuitive, but don't be a go-getter as the week gets going. Letting them come to you is a much better strategy at the moment, according to the stars. But around Wednesday and Thursday, you'll need to act fast, especially if it's a brilliant new idea. You want to get credit where credit is due, right? Then plan for some downtime over the next couple days for your own mental health and the health of your non-work-related relationships. If you've got a big push to make now, save it for Sunday or early next week if possible.
Taurus
You're especially awesome with the interpersonal component as the week begins, particularly if numbers are involved. Make negotiations a pleasure for everyone, sit back and bask in the glory. But beware of unintended downtime around Wednesday and Thursday. You're susceptible to distractions; consider working off-site if that's more productive. Then if you've got a case to make, the right time comes during the next couple days. Get all your ducks in a row, set up the meeting, and ace it. But on Sunday, be ready to compromise.
Gemini
If you're faced with a limitation at the beginning of the week, keep looking. Developing a better understanding and gathering more info around Wednesday and Thursday gives you more options and more ammo, while the stars give you particularly convincing interpersonal energy. Your workaround looks way better at this juncture than others' plan A. Then watch your availability over the next couple days. Knowing when and how to say no is key. Sunday is a perfect time to bat some new ideas around, and you're likely to find one you're especially amped about.
Cancer
You've got plenty to bring to the table as the week gets going. This is decidedly not the time to dwell in your shell. Get face time with the higher-ups and generally get your ideas visibility. Then expect a bottleneck around Wednesday and Thursday and be proactive about getting the workflow going again. At the least, you can be prepared with another project to make headway on instead of twiddling your thumbs. And your creative powers are crazy good on Friday and over the weekend. Time off isn't downtime the way your wheels are turning.
Leo
Beware of finger-pointing as the week begins. No matter which end of it you're on, it's problematic. Be ready to learn lessons, talk solutions, and move forward instead of looking to lay or accept blame. The team is key around Wednesday and Thursday, especially when it comes to making crucial choices. Get everyone's input and acknowledge it appropriately, even the stuff that's not workable. Then show your stick-to-it-iveness on Friday or over the weekend. You can make any holes punched in your plans look decorative instead of detrimental.
Virgo
Get out of your usual role as the week gets going. A change-up gives you a shift in perspective that's incredibly valuable in terms of your big-picture understanding. If you let a few things slip, getting caught up ought to be doable around Wednesday and Thursday. You're all over it now, except possibly the interpersonal element. Getting others up to speed feels frustrating, and you'll have to work hard to appear pleased at their (none too speedy) progress. Be politic, though. On Friday or over the weekend, the shoe is likely to be very much on the other foot.
Libra
Get some daylight on a certain hidden agenda at the beginning of the week. With your emotional intelligence, you can do it without making anybody look bad, and it's crucial to everyone concerned. Then it's time for new business around Wednesday and Thursday. Set ongoing projects aside as much as is realistic. You're forward-thinking now, and you don't want to let this innovative energy dissolve into the ether. A certain ally is key on Friday or over the weekend. You might want to do them a favor in anticipation of your own needs.
Scorpio
If you're outmaneuvered as the week gets going, don't freeze up. Your response to the aftermath counts too, especially if you can recover with grace and regain a little ground. Work stays tricky around Wednesday and Thursday, and if you're thinking about making a risky move, think again. There's a safety in the status quo now. And while it may go against your grain, sticking with what's been proven workable may be the smartest current strategy. The next couple days are much better for pushing boundaries and much better than Sunday or early next week.
Sagittarius
Beware of biting off more than you can chew as the week gets going. You've only got so much bandwidth. Unless there's something you can delegate or otherwise jettison, you might want to deal with what's already on your plate at this juncture. Then there's no time for downtime around Wednesday and Thursday. Get proper rest, fit in exercise to clear your head, and be inspired, not tired. Then keep your schedule flexible on Friday and over the weekend. You'll want time to delve into an issue, or perhaps it's a sudden opportunity.
Capricorn
You're in the zone as the week begins if the stars have their say. What is it that's so rewarding to you and how can you make this more a part of each and every workday? Around Wednesday and Thursday, make cutting the bull your highest priority. Be as frank as you can (short of career suicide) and look to winnow away complicating factors to find solutions rather than adding more. And Friday and over the weekend, fluctuations are the rule, not the exception. It's not where you're most comfortable, so be prepared to make the best of it.
Aquarius
Make it more about "watch and learn" rather than "trial and error" as the week gets going. If you play it right, you'll be gathering information from someone else's mistakes without ever getting your hands dirty. Around Wednesday and Thursday, one size definitely does not fit all, and your recognition of that fact and ability to take creative, evolving approaches makes you look like even more of a genius. As long as your work's got your brain fully engaged, you're all over it now. Just watch the emotional component on Friday or over the weekend. It could get messy now.
Pisces
The less cut and dry it is as the week gets going, the more you'll find to grab onto. The kind of work you'll do best now has a creative element, freedom for crafting new approaches and plenty of general wiggle room. But too much is ultimately exactly that, and around Wednesday and Thursday, you'll need to avoid getting overwhelmed by options, not to mention that a certain party may be asking for specifics. Be ready to translate it into their language. And watch for networking opportunities over the next couple days, perhaps embedded in an unlikely social situation.
