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It's time to relax, enjoy the best of life and revel in the fact that others are, after all, capable of being at least half as civil, polite and refined as you are on a daily basis.

You're about to amaze even yourself at what tumbles out of your mouth. Just try to go easy on anyone who's less equipped in the verbal department -- which today is just about everyone.

Once again, you've been put in the position of mediator. You don't mind, but it is starting to get old. Really old. And isn't it time for you to enjoy at least a little bit of your free time?

Higher-ups are acting finicky and restless, leading you to wonder whether you might have inadvertently done something to incur their wrath. If you can't think of a single incident, relax. Their mood probably has nothing to do with you.

You're going to be a very, very busy individual, not just for today, but for the better part of the week. The universe has arranged an orchestra of energies, all of them playing your song. Got vitamins?

After last night's tenderness, you're probably waiting for the other shoe to drop. Not to worry, Gloomy Gus. It's not over yet. You've got plenty of snuggling ahead.

That next giant step toward intimacy you've thought about taking? What's the holdup? You're both ready and willing. Whether it's confiding a secret or playing hide-and-seek under the covers, it's time. Stop stalling.

Thinking about doing a bit of power shopping? If you're not quite sure of exactly what you want, don't pull out the debit card just yet. Take your time, and keep looking. What's the hurry?

You've been taking a look around you lately, and you've decided it's time for a change. You may not be ready to move, but you're certainly up for some redecorating. Get on it while you're in the mood.

Your always considerable imagination is running wild at the moment, causing you to deliberate, reflect and mull over all recent interactions. Just don't go overboard. It's a fine line between focused and obsessive.

Keeping quiet about what's been going on lately with a dear one will definitely not be easy for the next few weeks, but it's what will be best for all parties concerned in the long run.

Romance isn't just your specialty. It's also what you live for. Well, lucky you. There's lots of it on your dance card for the next few days, and maybe longer. The fun starts tonight.

Your one-to-one relationships will be first and foremost on your mind now -- and in your heart. Heaven help anyone who tries to come between you and whoever you care about. It won't work, and they could end up scarred.

You're not usually the emotional type, and you very, very rarely let your feelings show in public. At the moment, however, you're not primed to hold anything back, and it's just as well. You wouldn't be any good at it.

You're in the mood to take a risk. You're feeling lucky -- sure of victory and positive there's no reason to second-guess your moves. Here's a tip: Wait until tomorrow, and you may be right on all counts.

You're so fond of getting 'up close and personal' that you've always wondered if that line wasn't written with you in mind. Whoever it is you're about to ambush with affection, then -- well, lucky them.

It's time for a public protest, and you're ready to participate. You may even end up leading it. Well, so much for that 'shy and retiring' reputation. Let the world know they've misdiagnosed you for the last time.

You're not in the mood for games. Fortunately, most folks won't even try to play. If they do, they'd have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to see that they're playing with fire.

Higher-ups, authority figures and thoughts about work, work, work will grab your attention and hold it. Does this mean you'll be no fun tonight? Hardly. After all that work, you'll be ready to play. Big-time.

You're about to be asked to take charge of a serious group situation -- one you're not sure you can handle. Go ahead and accept. You'll get through it with flying colors.

If there's anything you want to ask of a superior, plan it out now. Say it sweetly and you'll have it -- no doubt about it. That goes for the raise, the promotion and the bonus.

Nothing about your day will be routine or monotonous, even if it's supposed to be. But given your natural disposition, you'll love every second. Go easy on others who aren't enjoying this quite so much.