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It's time to get past something between you and an old friend. Isn't it tiring to pretend that it's not there after all this time? Resolving the situation will be a relief -- you're much more comfortable when everyone's happy.

Your confidence gets a very nice boost right now, and this enables you to feel like you can do just about anything -- which you can. Enjoy your extra social zip and go out and have a great time at whatever you choose to do.

Ready to meet the love of your life? If you already have, lucky you. You'll be especially aware of that now. If not, keep your eyes open. Anything is possible, especially when it comes to matters of the heart.

A long-term period of great big dreams has fallen upon us all. In your case, the matter involves relationships, and in particular, on deciding whether a certain platonic or business attachment should stay that way.

You've got great ideas, so stand behind them all the way. There's plenty of time to see them through, so don't rush the process. Being allowed to express your creativity is complete bliss, and the more unusual the locale, the more your gray matter is stimulated.

Your friends just love talking to you, because they know you'll remember absolutely everything that you've ever been told. What can you say? You're just a considerate, thoughtful type of person.

Usually you're one frugal sign, but you've been itching to really splash out and enjoy something really luxurious and out of the ordinary. Well, why not? Make all that budget watching worth it and indulge in something fantastic.

Regarding a business deal, it's a good idea to make your intentions absolutely clear from the start if you want to avoid any awkwardness later. Go over that contract with a fine-tooth comb before you agree to anything.

Emotions are the name of the game now, and while you're not ordinarily fond of that particular game, you're not just playing, you're also teaching everyone else the rules. Start with your specialties: elegance and discretion.

Your sweetheart, or the person who's currently aspiring toward that much-envied title, will likely surprise you now with just how far they're willing to go to ensure that you know how much being with you really means to them.

A life-changing plan may just pop up when you seize the initiative. Don't hesitate to come on strong and be assertive. It's important to follow up on any leads, especially when you see where they could go.

While someone may not be telling you the whole truth, there's no need to engineer a direct confrontation. There are ways to let them know -- subtly -- that you've got their number. Focus on your own immediate concerns instead.

Scratch being fashionably late and show up to everything on time -- especially anything and everything involving work activities. While you do stellar work, the boss may be in more of a nitpicky mood than usual.

Make sure people know that you're equal parts action and talk, especially when it comes to those great ideas of yours. You don't have to make them all happen at once -- just pick the one that's closest to your heart.

The efforts you've put into subtly moving a relationship from stage one to stage two haven't paid off, and you've been more than a little frustrated over it. Well, relax. As of now, all stumbling blocks will almost magically be removed.

If you could bottle and sell it, you'd make a fortune. The appeal that's oozing from every pore shows no sign of stopping -- as evidenced by the nonstop parade of admirers giving you much, much more than a passing glance.

Make yourself over. Go through your closet and donate any clothes you don't wear, sell those CDs you never listen to and get rid of any clutter that surrounds you. How can anything new enter your life if you don't make room for it?

Normally, you're all playfulness and light, but that's not going to cut it right now. You're absolutely determined to show people that there's more substance than they ever suspected behind your light and lovely exterior.

Phooey on paperwork and routine tasks. You've got bigger fish to fry. Life feels exhilarating and brand-new. Is there any way you could put off your chores for just a little while longer and revel in this feeling? Why not?

If it's one thing you know how to do, it's stick to your guns. Well, pardner, you may want to rethink that stance, or you could be looking a mite foolish in just a little while. Try to remain open-minded, especially regarding work matters.

If you're not attached, keep one eye and both ears open, because someone from a far-off place is about to become part of your workday -- and it won't be a terrible hardship on you to put up with them.

Getting deeply involved doesn't happen easily for you. It takes an awful lot of introspection for you to feel that you can trust someone with your soul. Well. Ready? It may soon be time to take that chance again.