Thursday Horoscope November 17

On the professional level, you seem able to magically make things happen. If you are in sales, there are new contacts to be made. If you are in art, design or some other artistic field, there are new color schemes and ideas, etc. If you are in some creative writing field, there will be an opening of opportunities in which you will be able to excel. You have a natural sense of what the public wants and your path to success is open and clear. This afternoon you may find yourself being put to good use by your friends. All of this should go rather smoothly. Your common sense will come into play and others will find your suggestions very workable. This is the perfect time to be assertive and to move forward in whatever you choose to accomplish.

A part-time job may be in order to afford you the purchase power you want for the winter events ahead. Financial matters are emphasized throughout the rest of this month. Before you spend a dollar--think about the energy it takes to earn a dollar--time and effort. Your protection from income loss is to be cautious, think ahead and plan for the future. You may be especially dynamic and assertive just now. There is a lot of energy available for whatever you would like to accomplish. You are insightful, always darting straight to the heart of things and never shy about working with the most sensitive and vulnerable areas of the human psyche. You love new and different ways of self-discovery and transformation. Others will be supportive of your ideas.

There are plenty of opportunities to go in just about any direction you want to go, particularly when it comes to your future professional life. You take your work more seriously than usual; a lot of energy goes into getting things organized. You are clever and seem to enjoy testing yourself to the maximum in how you handle most difficult situations and time limits as well as difficult people. You can expect a little boost, some sort of extra support or recognition from those around you, and you may be surprised at how many young people want to know your work secrets. You are a good mentor but it is important to add relaxation to your day as well as laughter and friends. Enjoy some time away from the stress of work this evening.

Lightning fast when it comes to the business deal, you seem to have direct insight into what is worthwhile and worthless in a situation. You have new and unconventional ways to cut through the red tape and get at what is important. There are optimism, faith and deep emotional levels present. You have to give something in order to get something; that's the message you need to take to heart now and it can be a very beneficial one indeed, if you play by the rules. Investments can start small and grow beyond your wildest dreams--look for opportunities of this sort. Check out all hard-to-believe deals! Think and talk about organizing a cleanup crew for your nearby community park this weekend. Romance comes your way tonight.

You have a keen interest in what makes things tick. Who or what pulls the strings in your life is the hallmark of the mental cycle that now begins for you. An unsolved problem perks your interest this afternoon. Sex, death and life's other ultimate mysteries and taboos arouse your curiosity. This could involve the work you do--teaching, sales, etc. Others learn by following your lead. Be very careful not to turn your curiosity into gossip. Later today check out an investment plan before letting go of your money. Travel and other contacts with faraway people and places will play a bigger role for you soon--plan. You have a lot of energy and determination to accomplish your goals. You learn a lot as a result of your social interactions this evening.

Your mind may be very clear now and your thoughts are brought into sharp focus. It is easy to organize your thoughts and communication of all kinds is furthered. Right now, the key to career moves involves attending to nagging details--whatever you have neglected and delayed. Attention to matters such as health and efficiency are also important. Dodging interruptions and pointedly taking your breaks is a wise behavior now. Everything may be pouring in at once and it's all good news. Your career direction gets some encouragement and life's problems should find easy solutions. Discovering some sort of break with the tried and true comes naturally now. A change in financial status is possible and can lead you into unexpected directions.

You may have to learn more conversational tools when it comes to a difficult person today. Do not take someone's words too personally; he or she may be testing your staying power. They could also just want attention, whether it is negative or positive, it does not matter. Smile--if you disagree, find the positive in what they say. There is a greater appreciation for things of value and the idea of value itself. This could be a period of great material gain; it is certainly a time when material things have a great deal of importance. Financial responsibility is the lesson to be learned now. Think about the energy, which is the elbow grease, time and effort it takes to earn a dollar before you spend a dollar. Your protection from income loss is to be cautious.

Things seem to fall into place and progress is easy. Your career direction gets some encouragement and life's problems seem to have easy solutions. You may find yourself pulling more on the imagination today in order to stay in front of the pack, so to speak. You are the one that will set the example. You experience life mostly through your emotions and how you feel about someone or something. Your intuition is strong and can guide you accurately. You enjoy figuring things out, being the first to make a discovery or defining a problem. You have a heightened interest in health and diet and have an urge to get things organized into a rational system. There is much mental busywork now. Seeing both sides of an issue is important.

Feeling successful and prosperous is the first step toward becoming those things. Picture your life the way you want it to be and lead yourself and those you love into a better life condition. Work is productive this afternoon. You and your co-workers work well together in some project all day long. Friends, who are planning a celebration, ask for your help. It is easy for you to love and be compassionate and to value what life offers. You have a sense of unity and brotherhood that will stay with you--always. This may be a period of greater social involvement--particularly with neighbors and brother(s) or sister(s). Learning and teaching seem to satisfy an important need for you now and you teach not only through your words but by example.

This morning, others may disagree with what you say or think, or in some way oppose your ideas and thoughts. Your current situation may demand some reevaluation or otherwise challenge your ideas. Take some time to regroup your thoughts or ideas and keep trying to communicate--this is a good challenge--it will teach you to slow down, rephrase and to back up your ideas with facts. Charisma, self-transformation, the development of your personal powers are the things that play a big role in your life now. Remember that tiny causes can lead to big effects. This is a time of profound changes on the personal level; as if you are transforming into an entirely new person. Although you may have your doubts . . . this is a good time to project your image.

You are responsible to the extreme and take on obligations today as though you just cannot get enough. You enjoy discipline and any limitations are seen as opportunities rather than as handicaps. Make sure your life is fairly balanced so that the additional duties that you pile on yourself do not add up to a negative. You would make a good teacher of others in matters of organization, practical competence, etc. You have a great desire to be thorough and responsible down to the smallest detail. Banking or investment positions are certainly an avenue in which you could excel. You love routine. Your own forcefulness and drive can make it difficult for others to offer you nourishment and support. Make it a point to reach out and touch someone.

You may prefer to be a bit more direct this day. You want to get things accomplished and interruptions may not be on your list of acceptable behavior from others. Be careful in your response--let them know up-front your plans for the day so they will understand you are involved in some project. You are able to cut through to the real business at hand. Unique and unconventional approaches to study or research, any kind of inquiry, are soon to appear. This afternoon you can relax--saying and writing things with style counts for a lot now and this tends to bring out the social butterfly. Neighbors or family will likely bring all kinds of good experiences your way. Plans for the upcoming winter events may take up most of your energies.