You have priorities to consider as the week begins, and if work has to come before romance, so be it. Just be sure that if you've got a significant other, they know it's a temporary situation. Around Wednesday or Thursday, a question about the future of your current love status arises. Count on your own vision, but balance it with the perspective of a close and wise friend. As far as the weekend goes, your best bet is to stay the course when it comes to your own affairs of the heart -- nothing new for the moment. But if you help someone else with a romantic matter, you get extra karma credit.

On Monday and Tuesday, you're so grounded that it's easy for you to entertain the perspectives of others -- and even entertain the thought of taking a romantic risk. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? As far as a certain someone's perspective on Wednesday or Thursday, however, it may seem random and out there. Could it be that they're just trying to ruffle your feathers because they like how you look when you're all flustered? Don't take things too seriously. After Friday and through the weekend, you have a very good chance of achieving a deeper understanding that could heat things right up.

On Monday or Tuesday, there may be a holdup when it comes to a little romantic plan of yours. But knowing you, you'll quickly come up with a rather sweet contingency plan. The object of your affection will love to hear the story. Around Wednesday and Thursday, your heart will be wide open, and there won't be a shortage of beautiful ideas and people to fill it up. Before you do anything rash, though, take time for a little deep thought about it. If you come up with something to say, do it quickly or wait a few more days -- the stars say your communication is liable to be misunderstood this weekend.

If you feel like holing up at home on Monday or Tuesday, heed that feeling. It probably means you have something to mull over in the realm of romance, and a little recharging couldn't hurt. Instead of gushing over your sweetie (or a 'wish they'd be a sweetie') on Wednesday and Thursday, appeal to their intellect. The hottest part of you right now is definitely what's between your ears. From Friday through the weekend, your personal energy is terrific, and you're right on a certain someone's wavelength. Explore the possibilities!

Put your best foot forward when it comes to romance at the beginning of the week. If you're coupled up, remember why you like them so much -- and remind them, too. If you're single, prepare to be fascinated by everyone you meet. Around Wednesday and Thursday, your love life may test your patience; whatever you're eager for just isn't quite happening. Wait for it, and while you're at it, gather a little more information about the situation and about the state of your own heart. This weekend's the perfect time to do so.

The effort you've been putting into your love life -- maybe the hard work of a relationship, or perhaps the actions you take daily to have a happy single life -- pays off in a surprising way at the beginning of the week. Pat yourself on the back! Around Wednesday and Thursday, try a change: Surprise your sweetie if you've got one, and if not, surprise yourself by flirting outrageously with someone you're sweet on. As far as this weekend, there's enough change going on without you adding to it -- in fact, you'll struggle to keep up with love's mysterious ways.

Those who are coupled up may find that they're coming from a different angle than their partner at the beginning of the week, while singletons could be revisiting a romantic issue from the past. Good-faith efforts to deal with it head-on get a pretty wonderful reward as soon as Wednesday and Thursday hit. That's when connections start clicking again -- and throwing off serious sparks. Your way of making others feel understood is magical right now. This weekend, big romantic steps may not be in the stars, but the little things sure do sparkle.

Want to get something started in the love department? Monday and Tuesday are perfect days to apply some heat and see what you can get cooking. Whatever you initiate now has the power to last. Of course, around Wednesday or Thursday, you might just decide you're in the mood for something different -- and hey, it's your prerogative to change your mind. Just don't do anything too radical -- or you might just change it back. The weekend's looking hot, whether you have a sweetie or are shopping around. They're definitely drawn to your flame right now.

Your originality shines brightly at the beginning of the week. Share your latest, greatest idea, and your sweetheart (or a potential one) may be blown away by your unique brilliance. Around Wednesday and Thursday, you're particularly in tune with others, which makes for conversations that are stimulating, to say the least. Singles may meet someone by chance, then find out that the degrees of separation are very few. This weekend, you're not such a genius with planning, so leave it to your honey or friends -- you're busy generating a much bigger idea.

The tiniest effort you put into the realm of romance -- an extra compliment for your sweetie if you have one, or going out of your way to meet someone new if you don't -- reaps exponential rewards at the beginning of the week. Put some good energy out there and see what happens. The future of some aspect of your love life is on your mind around Wednesday and Thursday, but finding the right path may be difficult. Hold on until the weekend, when your intuition speaks loudly and clearly, guiding your heart toward where it wants to be.

Love's working in mysterious ways at the beginning of the week, so don't try to fight it. What seems like a setback may be a classic example of one door closing and another (better!) one opening. By Wednesday, you're back in top form, with the stars adding extra shine to your brilliance and powers of attraction. When you look and feel this good, the rest comes naturally. By the time the weekend rolls around, you may be ready to (temporarily) turn your attention to another area of your life -- maybe one you've been neglecting.

Your romantic nature makes you the go-to person for friends with love quandaries, and you can expect to be consulted frequently at the beginning of the week. Your gentle way of telling the truth with a spoonful of sugar is much appreciated. Around Wednesday and Thursday, though, you have all sorts of thoughts and feelings of your own to contend with. Don't rush into a decision just now -- it would be silly, since the weekend promises to bring a pretty wonderful transformation, and a new possibility for you.