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COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! Tensions Rising, Capricorn?

March 26-April 1, 2012: Try to be sensitive to others and what can potentially stress them out this week. Adjust. It doesn't have to head into an argument or the countless 'next' world war. It's not always that bad, but it's a time when the unexpected can just reach out and grab you at a moment's notice. Sure, things may be tense here and there this week, making you wonder what's up and what's not. Just try to stay calm and rational. Logically look at things and see how you may have unwittingly created even a part of the problem. If you've blown it, apologize. That won't kill you, will it?

Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, are tensions rising again? Try to keep a clear head and think about what could happen next. Above all, don't transfer your fears and anxieties and then wonder what happened. It's bound to be a week when unexpected tensions could give rise to those volcanic eruptions you really didn't want to face. So you deal! Breathe, deal, and see where you're going wrong. On Friday especially, things may come to a head. Keep the emotional freak out to a minimum and try to hear what the other person is saying. It will pass, and you can close out the week by mending instead of burning those bridges.

Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, warm and genuine feelings are possible on Monday. It's a great way to transition into a new week, isn't it? If you're feeling some of the tensions others are projecting, try to remember that you don't have to absorb it. Keep a cheery mindset, be compassionate with others, and lend a helping hand if that's what seems to be the right thing to do. From Tuesday through Thursday, it's possible to get caught up in a lot of mindless chatter. Be patient. Use these days for brainstorming because making things happen can be sticky right now.

The art of communication may be quite high on your list this week, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces, especially from Tuesday through Thursday. Tuesday can start out with confusion to be sorted out. Tensions can begin to rise by Tuesday evening. Do what you can to make repairs while things are calm again on Wednesday, but understand that it may not be possible to fix the damage just yet. Try to stay on level ground on Thursday morning when your interactions may once again be pretty sketchy at best. If you're getting the brunt of the energy, go with the flow and accept that in the meantime. -- Michelle Young

Young is the author of the upcoming book, Italian Butterfly's Snail's Pace Astrology. Watch for a new COSMOS every Monday on ShoutOutHealth.com! 

COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! The Possibilities are Endless, Leo!

March 19-25, 2012: You could find this a week of potential surprises coming at you from all directions. Now some people will say that's a bad thing, but surprises can be good as well. Even in the midst of a Mercury retrograde, communications can be fun and absolutely delightful. Just don't make long-lasting decisions at this time because you can change your mind several times before you finally settle on the
right one. On the other hand, if you're looking for love, this can be a time for romantic beginnings! Watch the diet, and enjoy the renewed energy and overall feel-good about you that's awakening all of your senses!

Seems like everything is in a state of flux, doesn't it, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn? All this new-found energy the rest of the world is having can be somewhat startling if it's coming from directions you haven't expected. Don't make the mistake of assuming all change is permanent. Mercury retrograde is still here, and you'll need to be patient and adopt a wait and see attitude. Even with this new pace of life you're noticing right now, remember to slow down and savor passionate moments. It is, after all, a different kind of energy that can allow you to slow down and appreciate your life and this beautiful world!

COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! Time to Energize, Gemini!

March 12-18, 2012: Mercury retrograde is here. Expect life to move more slowly for now. Appointments may be changed or forgotten, and expected mail or phone calls may be incredibly delayed at times. There will be countless reasons why mail is late. Don't assume it wasn't mailed, and don't blame the post office. It could be just one of those times. Now you are aware that this will be going on (through April 4, in fact), you get to chuckle a bit when communication gets tangled up. You have no choice but to come along for the ride. Just don't make decisions till we're well into April, and you'll be glad you listened.

Your biggest problem right now, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, may be your inability to slow down. You can't always play in the sandbox. Sometimes, you need to pick up the sand. Remember that this is the Mercury retrograde. Regardless of what you want to do, you're going to be forced to slow down to keep in step with everyone else. Enjoy the humor in that. You've been down this path before. It's a good time to allow the rest of the world to catch up with you. Take time to pay attention to fine tuning--whether you need to fine tune some information, or to learn more about yourself.

COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! Check Your Ego, Scorpio!

March 5-11, 2012: Major confusion can cause equally major miscommunication this week. Do you really need things to get out of hand before you decide to do something different? This is a no brainer. Quality conversation requires actual communication where you listen at least as much as you talk. Stop, listen, and think. That's all. If you're afraid to face the facts because of what you might see or hear, it might be time to change your thinking, or your approach. You could even end up with additional unexpected
solutions to some problems. Perhaps it's time to hear the "what if" in your life.

Ego issues can really trip you up right now, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Pick your battles wisely. If you need to rethink something because there are flaws in it, do so. You can come out ahead if you examine your own methods and motivation. Halfway through Monday, you might find one of those brilliant "light bulb moments" sparking true genius. How do you know it's real? Give it lots of time. Go over it with a fine-toothed comb, and make sure you've left nothing to chance. How much time? No joke, how about till the end of April? Then you'll know if it's the right thing to do. True brilliance will survive that test.

COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! Feeling hot, Libra?

Feb. 27-March 5: If communications seem to be getting a bit weird this week, it's time to brace yourself for an interesting ride. Over the next month, you may see mail delays, conversations you may wish never happened, and so on. It's likely you'll notice the need to make decisions arising sometime this week. Try to give yourself some time and wait until after the middle of April. Before that, you could be rethinking those decisions several times. Think carefully. It can save you so much grief. So how to get rid of the stress? That's easy! Go dancing, get out and exercise, and keep busy! It will help you stay on an even keel.

Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, are you feeling like the hot and spicy has gone out of your relationship? Or perhaps you're hoping for love, but you've been finding the choices simply bland, blander, and blandest. It's not you, really. This is a sign of the times you're going to be experiencing for a while. You may need to understand that even the best of relationships need to have that commitment factor--the agreed upon tasks that say no, your partner doesn't have to do it all. Share the responsibility and, when the work and chores are done, then you still have plenty of time to play. Cooperation works now!

COSMOS: Your Health Horoscope for the Week! Listen Carefully, Virgo ...

Feb. 20-26, 2012: Take advantage of the opportunity to release whatever stress you have in your life this week. By focusing on the ways to make your world more creative and beautiful through music and art, you can elevate your thoughts and have a better chance of getting rid of whatever blues you may have. We all get down from time to time; but on Tuesday, you can use introspection and thoughtful
reverie to calm you. After all, you can't take life on high speed all the time. It's a good week to take charge of your inner self. Regardless of the outer face you're showing, don't forget the inner you.

Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn, even you can get tired of too much sizzle in your life at times. Do you know how to tap the side of you that finds the peace? Balance is a good thing, you know. If you haven't yet found your way to a yoga class or a place where you can meditate, you can't ask for better timing. Just make sure that happens before Friday. As soon as we're back at the weekend, you can bet you'll be more likely to want to go out and boogie all over again. In the meantime, unwind and appreciate the quiet. It will help you to create a balance you can enjoy on both levels.