MON 17 AUG 09

The Four of Wands card suggests that my power today lies in bonding. I celebrate our common connection, success, or attraction and recognize the equal status, protection, or reputation that results in the formation of this union is merely the beginning or negotiation of something new. I am empowered by positive results within the partnership and I transform through teamwork or marriage.

You can learn things today that could eventually prove to be most helpful in your career. If you can't decide where to spend your free time, look to a local community college and pick up some new computer or communications skills. They will come in handy.

Three of Pentacles Reversed
Someone on your team is not pulling their weight. Part of your financial backing has been lost or is unstable. One person seeking all the credit for something others have also given contribution to. A person who is hesitant to reveal financial trouble. Someone distrusting another's motives. You may be performing work that is not up to the standards of other people.

You will be highly popular, attractive and interesting to others today. You are the centre of attention, and will likely get a lot of phone calls, letters and emails from people who want to get together with you. There is good news coming from your loved ones.

Good health. You cannot do everything you want to; so you must resign to make a choice. You'll benefit from positive lunar influences which will give you renewed enthusiasm and high spirits. Beware of your own logic which may not be completely realistic; your ambitions are undoubtedly legitimate but it will be necessary to know their price and above all assure yourself of the means of success.

Riled-up emotions can stir up harsh words, so watch your tone and vocabulary and think before you speak. It's easy to get into a pointless arguments today, so when in doubt, agree to disagree if at all possible. Don't let annoying disagreements get you into an emotional upset, do your best to act like a saint and meditate on the things that make you happy.

On the career front, risks will exist but they can be easily identified, and this will allow you to minimize them, at least to some extent. You'll in all likelihood suffer from insomnia, even though you lead a sufficiently relaxed life; don't worry about it. If you're single, a sentimental rupture or annoying misunderstanding will perturb your peace of mind. Reconciliations will be really effective only if you take the first steps.

Work off some of that excess energy today -- you've got more than you know what to do with, and a little exercise (even walking) wouldn't hurt. You should feel ten times better afterward.