Dec. 17, 2005 !

Taurus

This is not the best of days for group get-togethers, dear Taurus. What starts out as a friendly luncheon could wind up being a gossip festival. No one wins in this sort of situation, and you find yourself afraid to leave the table to go to the bathroom for fear of what they'll say about you. Your best strategy would be to avoid socializing altogether. There is no "up side" today, so stay home and work on minor chores around the house. At least you will have the satisfaction of feeling that you've accomplished something.

 

Scorpio

You are on your own when it comes to all matters financial, dear Scorpio. This may not be exactly what you'd hoped to hear, nevertheless this is the way things are. Trust that your innate business acumen will pull you through. Don't take anything you hear at face value. Pay attention, write down the information, but make no commitments and sign no contracts. The environment is simply not right for deals of any kind. If the deal is valid today, it will still be so tomorrow.