The Business Weekly Forecast| 12/6/1999 - 12/12/1999 |
| Your innovative approaches and ideas could make you a natural for a leadership position this week, Aries! Utilize your considerable networking skills to establish new contacts outside your accustomed sphere, including international, and impress associates with your success. Though you may get a lot in motion through Wednesday and Thursday, Friday could see a slowdown as small obstacles crop up. Try to keep grounded and avoid a possible clash with authority or associates. If you plan to focus on work over the weekend, goals can be achieved, making up for lost time. You could receive a lot of support and assistance from team members with changes you may want to institute. |
| Some tempting financial opportunities could come your way the first part of this week, Taurus, but the gain may not be worth the considerable risk they represent. Examine facts rather than words in dealings with others, and keep to your own game plan rather than follow that of others. Pending negotiations or projects could finalize Thursday and Friday, and some travel may be required. Use creative thinking to solve a possible problem. Consider asking associates for assistance, as a different perspective may be needed. Try to relax over the weekend, despite a possible temptation to let off steam! |
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| Cooperation with team members and associates could get you everywhere this week, Gemini, but making demands will hold you back! Consider issues from other's perspectives and realize that yours is just one of many! An ongoing negotiation or deal could stall Thursday or Friday, and you may have to look beyond the obvious to work out the cause. Unexpected conflicts with a business partner over power issues could develop and require some clear communication to be worked out. Make it your challenge this weekend to see issues from as many perspectives as possible, and take what you learn with you next week! |
| See this week as a challenge to exercise your focus and will to overcome obstacles and accomplish goals, Cancer! Personal priorities or concerns could distract you from business at hand, and possible difficulties with coworkers could further raise your stress level. Avoid getting overwhelmed by taking breaks and doing something physical -- a walk around the block could be all you need to set you back on track. Participating in a meeting or giving a presentation may be the last thing on your mind this week, but try to do your best and be as concise as possible -- you'll impress others with your expertise and gather support for future endeavors. Work on being flexible over the weekend, and practice it next week! |
| If there are two strategies to consider -- the conservative or the daring, you will probably opt for the second this week, Leo! The Moon in Sagittarius the first part of the week encourages experimentation and risk taking, so explore new directions and create new contacts. You're a natural-born leader, but arrogance could be your liability! Don't let the spotlight go to your head, or conflicts could develop with associates Thursday and Friday! Scope out what assistance you can offer others, and your innovative ideas and expertise will be well-appreciated, bringing support for your future endeavors. Practice keeping your ego under control over the weekend when power issues could arise, and apply the techniques you learn next week! |
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| You could start off your week with lots of enthusiasm to get things moving, Virgo, only to find that little gets off the ground! Delays, obstacles and other frustrations could hinder your progress and keep you wading through details and routine. Use creative thinking to devise ways of circumventing the log jam and get things moving. You could receive recognition from colleagues and be rewarded for recent hard work Thursday and Friday when your goal is reached. New contacts could be made and you could be up and running on a new project by the end of the week. Utilize opportunities to present your ideas to colleagues and authorities, and think of alternate ways of accomplishing objectives over the weekend. |
| The Moon in Sagittarius enhances your already strong communication and leadership skills this week, Libra, making work on current projects especially productive and successful! Brainstorm new concepts and strategies with associates, and receive support and recognition for your ideas. You may not feel at your most balanced Thursday and Friday, with the Moon in Capricorn, so watch out for clashes with a boss or authority, and make an extra effort to stay focused on tasks at hand. Your moodiness lifts over the weekend, and a conversation with someone could lead to new ideas for projects. |
| Listen to your instincts this week if they tell you something is too good to be true, Scorpio! A persuasive contact with an attractive offer could come your way, but rather than following the lead of others who may be acting on impulse, examine all aspects closely before signing any dotted lines. The Moon in Capricorn Thursday and Friday make those propitious days to complete negotiations and finalize contracts, so if the offer continues to look sound, then this is the time to sign! Projects ready to launch can get off to a positive start at this time, and presentations of new plans and ideas could be well-received by colleagues and authorities, so take every opportunity to put yourself forward. Don't make any sudden changes over the weekend, though you may be tempted! |
| The Moon is in your house the first part of this week, Sag, and you could move things ahead just by your smile alone! Your winning personality and natural gregariousness can take you far this week, winning support from colleagues for your ideas, plans or projects, or even landing you leader on a team project! Enjoy the spotlight through Wednesday, but get ready for your focus to shift on Thursday when decisions regarding budgetary issues may need to be made. You may need to reconsider the financial aspects of some of your plans or projects and take a more conservative approach. Take advantage of networking opportunities that could arise over the weekend. |
| Start your week off with the idea that perseverance will get you everywhere this week, Cap! Obstacles that seem insurmountable could disappear unexpectedly or give way if you use creative thinking to get around them. Focus on structuring your ideas into a working game plan and ask associates for feedback or assistance if necessary. Plans or projects you have set in motion this week or previous weeks could bring positive results Thursday and Friday, impressing colleagues and bringing recognition. Celebrate your accomplishments, but keep working on anything still on the drawing board! Be wary of new schemes that could come to your attention over the weekend. |
| Your innovative mind paired with the enhanced communication effects of the Sagittarius Moon makes you a dynamic presence this week, Aquarius! Get you in a group and colleagues are all ears for your game plans and ideas, offering support and productive feedback. Opportunities for networking could bring useful new contacts and possibilities, and further your ambitions. Try and get ahead with work earlier in the week, as you may have to make an extra effort to focus on routine matters Thursday and Friday, when uncharacteristic sluggishness could slow you down. The Moon in your house over the weekend puts you in your natural role as an instigator for change, and everyone is listening! |
| You may be tempted to speak out more than you should the first part of this week, Pisces, bringing conflict with an authority! Differences of opinion could grow into an argument when the Moon in Sagittarius gets you talking without thinking. Being righteous may not be the best way to advance your career! Your week could take a positive turn when someone in a high place does you a favor. Is there a project you want to push or a position you're eyeing? It could be yours! Colleagues may appoint you leader of their team or group after you offer your assistance -- your innovative approach may be just what's needed to get a stalled project off the ground. Try to sort out your realistic from idealistic ideas over the weekend. |
