FRI 22 AUG 09

The Seven of Wands card suggests that my power today lies in seizing the day. I step in, recognize, or create opportunities to take it to the next level and communicate leadership or earn respect through performance. I am empowered to rise to the occasion by a window of opportunity and I transform through motivation.

A friend may insist on dragging you off to some kind of spiritual retreat, but no matter how profound it may be, it won't be the life-changing drama it has been billed as. Don't have high expectations, but try not to rain on your friend's parade, either.

Business deals need extra scrutiny today, and you've got the right mindset for that, as boring as it may be. Once you've moved beyond the basics, ask a friend or pro to look over the details.

Four of Cups Structure in relationships. Roles strictly defined in work, love or family. Important to stay in role and carry out duties. Possible to develop new friendship but will remain only a friendship. Need to establish boundaries with partner or children. Things have been out of control and new definitions of roles and expectations are required. A feeling of oppression looms in your relationships. You are going to find it difficult to communicate, because your mouth wants to run a mile a minute, and your mind says "Hey, hang on, wait for me!" You will come across as serious and studious even though in your head it's Mardi Gras time. Lunar influxes very favorable to activity in tourism, sport as well as commercial relations with foreign countries. If you aren't sure of yourself in that affair, then ask for advice from well-informed persons. Risks of transitory insomnia; have a light dinner and drink a hot infusion of orange flowers before going to bed. Follow the wise advice of your friends who will be well disposed toward you. Disagreements or differences of opinion and viewpoints arise now. You may have to speak your mind in a way that challenges or unnerves someone close to you. However, your mind is very active and sharp, and your reasoning power is good, so this is a good time to try and work things out or maybe even find some compromises. This is an excellent time to be out and about. There are significant opportunities to make connections, exchange information, and to learn something through a meeting or chance encounter. Emails, phone calls, and conversations that you initiate are productive to any relationships at this time. The astral disturbances will cause you some mild sexual troubles; but these will be quite transitory and therefore you won't have to worry or take an appointment with your sexologist. If you suffer from hypercholesterolemia, eat sesame seeds: these can be very beneficial to you. In your career, the situation must finally ease off completely; you can now forge ahead. You'll be in a position to bring a first-rate project to a successful conclusion, and this might have major repercussions on your future.