Aries:

Once a month, the stars award us a free pass of sorts. It's basically a license to act any darned way we want to for 48 hours. It's your turn now. The funny thing is, if anyone is comfortable in their own skin to start with, it's you -- so this ought to be good. Call your friends and tell them you'll be unofficially on stage for the next couple of days. You wouldn't want them to miss this, would you? Think of the stories!



Taurus:

Surprises aren't on your list of very favorite things. Never have been, never will be. But when it comes to dealing with the unpredictable, you're better equipped than most of us to do just that. You're a rock, as stable and sturdy as anyone could possibly be. So when an unexpected event comes up now, you'll not only handle it, you'll end up being an example to the rest of the world. Accept our humble thanks in advance.



Gemini:

You've always loved surprises. You're extremely sharp, however, so arranging them isn't easy. You're especially appreciative and fond of the surprises you can look back on and honestly say caught you completely off guard. Oh, and as for the people who actually managed to pull them off? They'll be on your holiday card list forever. Needless to say, that's all the information available to you now, except to say that you'd better order more stationary this year.



Cancer:

You're so darned nice that people expect you to be sweet even when you're not happy. That doesn't mean you're a phony, though, so don't ever let anyone less socially gifted accuse you of it. It simply means that you value respect and that you'd never knowingly hurt anyone's feelings -- and there's nothing wrong with that. You're about to be faced with a public situation that will call on your talents, and it won't be easy. Buck up. You can do it, if anyone can.



Leo:

You know how hypnotic and unpredictable fire is, right? Well, you're a fire sign, so you possess both those qualities. They'll be running on high now, and they'll come in handy, too, since there's absolutely no way to predict what might happen. Your job is to react as you always do -- spontaneously and with heart -- and to help the rest of us do the same. And as usual, you'll not only be up for the job, you'll do it well. You go!



Virgo:

No one's saying you have to shout, but you certainly won't be able to keep quiet -- not now. You've got something on your mind, and you're not at all willing to bury it. Not again. Your best bet is to meet up with the person in question right now, sit them down and, without pulling any punches or trying to sugarcoat it, let them know exactly what you expect from them. If they can handle it, so much the better. You'll probably be closer afterward.



Libra:

You and someone important to you need some serious time alone, and you need it right now. You know it and they know it. The good news is that you can both arrange it, no matter how last-minute the requests are, if you choose just the right moment, turn on the charm and ask -- okay, beg -- nicely. There isn't any bad news, either. You may have some hoops to jump through when you get back, but you'll be in such a good mood that it won't matter.



Scorpio:

At the moment, you're feeling torn between doing what comes naturally -- keeping to your schedule and doing your duty without any questions -- or breaking your routine and shocking at least one of your dearest friends. No, it won't be an easy decision. But the good news is that you won't be in anguish over it for long. Circumstances will compel you to act immediately, and you'll rise to the occasion like the star that you are.



Sagittarius:

Patience may be a virtue, but it's definitely not your virtue. It's also not something that anyone who knows and loves you would ever expect to see you demonstrate. That said, your natural temperament will fit in just perfectly with today's astrological menu. Everyone around you will be positively itching for action and totally unwilling to wait for anything. If you have a choice, make plans to cross paths with someone you don't ordinarily get along with. This could be the antidote you've been waiting for.



Capricorn:

A loved one has been trying to talk you into making a great big change, and doing it suddenly. You're not fond of that sort of thing, especially if you're not calling the shots -- but now, with this particular person behind you 200 percent, you're not thinking of reasons why you shouldn't act. You're wondering why you wouldn't act when you have such a wonderful opportunity. Good. You're ready, and it's time. Talk about a winning combination.



Aquarius:

You're not ordinarily the type to take your time, think things over and consider all possible consequences. You're fonder of 'just doing it' and letting the chips fall as they may. So now, when you're faced with not even a single second to sit down and think this through before you go for it, not only will you not worry about the outcome, you'll be tickled that the planet is finally running on your time schedule.



Pisces:

Donating time, energy or resources to a cause you care about has never been a problem for you. You're amazingly generous, in all those categories and more. So when you're approached now by someone who needs something from you, you definitely won't argue about it. But if someone who loves you gently asks to look things over before you max out the cash limit on your card or clean out your checking account, don't argue. They're just trying to do for you what you're trying to do for your cause.

hello astrologybot,
thanks for the horoscope for Taurus.. boosts my ego