Aries:

Do not be afraid of embracing all of your opportunistic tendencies -- sometimes, they are your best defense against falling into a lousy routine or succumbing to a rather boring life. Picking up the ball when someone else drops it is not a sign of disrespect to that person: It's a wise way to make the best out of a negative situation. You shouldn't limit your own ambitions with a misplaced urge not to hurt anyone else's feelings. Looking out for 'number one' is not a crime.

Taurus:

You have a deep understanding of a friend or coworker's current issue, because you have been in the same boat yourself in the past. So utilize your empathy to help them feel better -- take them aside today and give them a few words of encouragement, or send them a supportive email. Let them know that they will get through this, and they will be stronger as a result. Your words of comfort will mean more to them than you could ever imagine.

Gemini:

Today, selecting the best partner is extremely important if you want any kind of real success. Even if you're just picking a buddy for a lab experiment, a seatmate on the bus or train, or someone to help you lift something that's heavy, you'll need to make sure you choose the best person for the task, not just someone you like a whole lot. The good news is that you have got an even better ability to assess someone's character than ever before.

Cancer:

It might feel like you're being told 'no' an awful lot lately, but what makes you think that you should be hearing 'yes,' anyway? You may need to deal with something that you don't want to deal with -- a teeny tiny failure in the self-discipline department! Cut back on the vices in your life. Sure, sometimes you need to escape the blahs of the world. But make sure the way you choose to do so is healthy! Accept the fact that you can't do whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it. It's called maturity.

Leo:

If you are trying to help a friend who has been going through a rough time, the only thing you need to do is listen. Right now, they just need to get it all out. They aren't looking for an answer or even suggestions -- they just need to know that someone is there for them, and willing to take time out of their busy day to show them that they care for them. Doing this will go a long way toward cheering them up. And they'll be ready to listen to you the next time you need someone to lend an ear.

Virgo:

Having a healthy ambitious streak is a good thing. But, as we all know, there is such thing as too much of a good thing. Right now, you are running the risk of biting off far more than you can chew. Before you reach the boiling point, you need to decide which one of your projects is going to fall by the wayside. Your schedule is bursting at the seams, and you need to create some breathing room. It's better for you to cancel something outright than merely reschedule, so figure out what has to go by the end of today.

Libra:

Sure, it might make you feel a little weird to bare your soul to someone in authority today, but full disclosure is warranted right now. They need to understand what makes you tick if they are going to entrust you with bigger responsibilities. By sharing your motivations and ideas more clearly, you will give them a better idea of what you will excel at. This person is only human, and they want to connect with you on a human level. Let them! Don't be afraid of people who have power over you.

Scorpio:

Your friends and coworkers are flexible enough to accommodate whatever it is you need, but you will have ask them to. If you vocalize your plans and accept the challenges ahead of you, everything will be simplified and the pace of your day will be exactly what you need -- slow if you are dealing with complicated matters, rapid if you're on auto-pilot. It's important to prepare yourself early in the day for what is going to come, later on. The earlier you're ready, the better.

Sagittarius:

Someone's honest words might sting a little bit when you hear them today, but you should be flattered and grateful for this person's directness. They respect you enough to tell you the truth, and they know that you are emotionally mature enough to handle it! Take any criticism you get today and learn from it. Turn off your defensive mechanisms -- they are only gong to prevent you from improving yourself. You can't ignore what you don't like. You have to acknowledge it, and move on!

Capricorn:

Your plans are definitely working! Incontrovertible signs of success will be coming your way before the end of the day, so you had better have some sort of celebration in the wings! It's not exactly wise to count all your chickens before they are hatched, but there is nothing wrong with giving yourself a pat on the back for doing such a good job. So take yourself out for a nice meal, buy that gadget you've had your eye on, or just plan on sleeping in tomorrow!

Aquarius:

The restrictions you have put on yourself recently might have been too stringent, and it might be time for you to loosen up a little bit. You don't have to be so hard on yourself to achieve your goals. Sometimes, you need to start encouraging yourself instead of pushing yourself! The only person you really have to satisfy is you, so cut yourself some slack! Go out and have some fun today. Goof off. Remind yourself not to take life so seriously -- you'll be wowed by what you've accomplished!

Pisces:

When a powerful person asks for volunteers today, raise your hand! Take on as pivotal a leadership role as possible. If you always let others step into leadership positions and resign yourself to sitting in the back seat, you will miss out on all the action! You are not going to be tested per se, but you are going to be in a situation where you will be able to let yourself really shine. Everyone is going to see your exceptional abilities in action!

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