Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

On Monday, you’ll learn that no good deed goes unnoticed when a seeming act of Samaritanism goes awry. It will be something to laugh about later, but at the time it will feel ugly. Intense feelings arise later in the week, but the only solution will be compromise. It will feel more difficult than it really is, and the sense of relief when it’s over will be palpable. Business or legal difficulties could arise over the weekend but can be delayed or prevented if you take the time to read every word of fine print.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

On Monday and Tuesday, you’ll be living the good life. If you’re looking for romance (or even if you’re not), it’ll find you. You might be too caught up in the good times to even notice, though. Later in the week you’ll need to get serious about figuring out the details of your latest plans to help friends or the community. You can get it all done quickly if you discipline yourself.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Stay firmly resolved early this week — your concerns about safety or security are warranted and you’ll soon find that the opposition melts away. Your romantic side will come out in full force this week, and by Wednesday or Thursday you’ll be wanting to take long walks with someone special. You don’t have to spend a bundle on fancy dinners or hotels, and you’ll want to keep it simple anyway.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

You’ll feel at liberty to do almost anything early this week, and amazed at your good fortune. Take advantage of it. The rest of the week will be an odd combination of strange events and intervening periods of quiet boredom. See it as a sign of the changes happening underneath the surface — soon you’ll see the results, but for now you’re still working them out.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20)

Monday and Tuesday will be confusing at best; it might seem like you’re stuck in a puzzle book with no way to check the answers in the back. The feeling will pass soon enough. You can turn those emotions into healthy creativity for the rest of the week, as you’ll be in touch with your artistic side and able to express yourself by just about any means, from painting to cooking a great meal. Take it easy over the weekend and try to take care not to commit yourself to anything you can’t get out of.

Aries (March 21-April 20)

Early in the week, you’ll be seized by a powerful impulse to go exploring. The farther out you go from your current situation, the better you’ll feel. By Wednesday you’ll want to slow down quite a bit and take stock of yourself and your possessions.

Taurus (April 21-May 21)

The whole world will seem to be moving faster than you and pushing you harder than you like early this week. Try to go at your own pace and don’t let yourself be rushed into making big purchases. The second half of the week will be much more your style, filled with good friends and family relations.

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

Your dreams will be achingly close to reality early this week. Seek out the advice of trusted friends and you just might bridge the gap. By Wednesday you’ll need to abruptly come back to reality and face up to business-related issues. There’s more going on than meets the eye, and if you ferret it out you’ll end up ahead of the game.

Cancer (June 22-July 22)

You’ll be in such a rush early this week that you might forget your priorities. Try not to blow up at the smallest interruption or provocation — in fact, it’s best if you just slow down until at least Wednesday. By then you’ll be feeling more like staying in, but you might also get a few crazy notions about rearranging or redecorating, so it’s a perfect time to work on the home front. If you’re ready to entertain guests on Friday, they’ll be utterly charmed.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Someone new will storm into your life early this week and set events in motion that will ultimately change the way you think about something dear to you. Later in the week, expect a showdown with an authority figure, most likely at school or work, with unreasonable expectations taking center stage. Stick to your guns and try to finish up what’s already on your plate.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23)

Monday brings a new sense of vigor and drive to your daily activities, but it might also engender some hostilities between you and those you perceive as obstacles. The latter half of the week is great for travel, philosophizing, therapy and all other methods of expanding your horizons. Whatever you do, dig deeply and try to really get a feel for your situation.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Whatever happens early in the week will depend considerably on your mood. If you’re up, you’ll have great times; if you’re down, the whole world will seem to be down there with you. A culture clash might arise on Wednesday or Thursday, but your natural diplomatic skills should help ease the tensions.