Horoscope: Tuesday, Nov 18

The planets make it clear that you would be wise to keep your money in your pocket and not take any risks this week. No matter how much others try to convince you that you cannot lose you must remember there is no such thing as a “sure thing.”

If you want to move up in the world, if you want your name to be on everyone’s lips, now is the time to do something dramatic. You have so many skills to call on but they won’t do you much good until you actually start to use them.

As Mars moves into one of the most dynamic areas of your chart this weekend you can and you must set your sights higher than they have been since the start of the year. You know what you want and you know how to get it – so act now.

If you feel tired, Gemini, you may need to close your eyes and listen to soothing music. You work hard most of the time, so do your body and mind some good and just relax and listen to your favorite music. Even a few minutes will make a difference. You can always use the quiet time to plan if you feel you need to accomplish something.

Just when you feel like you've come to a point of emotional stability and calm, Cancer, something happens to throw you off balance. You may be uneasy with the notion of stability and feel what you really want is risk, action, and excitement. This inner conflict makes it hard for you to operate. Try not to overanalyze every piece of the equation. The solution will come to you.

Mercury in your sign fills your head with big ideas but how many of them do you think will amount to much? For best results you should take each day, each hour, each minute and each moment as it comes. Don’t make plans, just follow your instincts.

You need to change the way you interact with the world and you need to do so quickly. Cosmic activity in the partnership area of your chart means the time for coming and going as you please is over, at least for the time being.

Some books you've been reading lately might excite your desire to study astrology, numerology, alchemy, or some other occult science, Virgo. This may not be something that you'd normally consider, but don't let that hold you back. Your values have been shaken up lately anyway, so make the most of the impulse now. It could transform you in a subtle way. Go for it!

You may have had a hard time launching long-term personal projects lately, Libra. Today marks a critical starting point toward attaining your goals. Perhaps there has been some confusion or delay in this area. You'll find that things are suddenly becoming much clearer. Move forward with projects that you've put off because they were too frustrating to deal with.

Some sort of new beginning is not only possible but desirable too, but it won’t just happen as if by magic. Deep down you already know what it is you must do to transform your life, so stop wasting time and get on and do it.

Someone will make you the kind of offer you find hard to refuse but if you are smart you will turn it down flat. The planets warn it isn’t nearly as wonderful as they are trying to make out, so be on your guard over the next 24 hours.

A great deal is changing in your world and there is not much you can do about it but sit back and watch as events unfold. You may feel powerless to influence events but later on you will discover they have in fact made you stronger.

You may think you can get away with outrageous behavior but the planets warn you could easily push your luck too far and almost instantly regret it today. Keep your excesses at a reasonable level – reasonable by your standards anyway!

Something you see or hear this weekend will open your mind to new possibilities and even though some of them may seem a bit far-fetched to begin with you will know that this is the path you are destined to follow. Allow yourself to be inspired.

You may have doubted yourself of late but the time is fast approaching when you can put those doubts behind you and act as if you cannot fail. There is no need to change course, either in your private life or at work – you are on the right road.

Initiate a major change in your life, Aquarius. Break free of the humdrum and launch into something exciting. Take part in a class that expands your mind. Consider yoga, tarot, or any form of martial arts. You have a tremendous amount of energy today. It will help you maintain confidence and endurance as you do the groundwork to put this new life-enhancing endeavor in motion.

You’re intuitive by nature, Pisces, but today you’re likely to have a rush of psychic premonitions. Insights into your own character could bring old traumas to the surface so you can release them. Your dreams could be especially vivid and rather disconcerting, although not in a negative way. Write them down. Your aesthetic sense is also very high. Don't be surprised if you discover that you're rather partial to Impressionist art!