If you're in an emotional state at the beginning of the week, take some solo time to ponder why. Some hidden issues can be revealed now, and that's a good thing. You should be back in your usual extroverted, eager mindset sometime Wednesday, and you're definitely up for exploring through Friday. Take someone special or someone new to an off-the-wall party or cultural event to get some sparks flying. This weekend, you might be willing to step on some toes to achieve a romantic goal, but it's better to pick a different (and less crowded) path.

Your sensual, sensitive side is on high alert from Monday through Wednesday -- if you let your vulnerabilities show, there's the potential for some intense bonding and deepened intimacy. Charming is as charming does later in the week, and while you can pour it on, you're saving it for someone you find alluring both in words and in actions. On Saturday and Sunday, you're able to look at love from a practical perspective: Couples may be making some long-term plans now, while singletons achieve new enlightenment.

If you set your sights on something (or someone) specific in the romantic realm at the beginning of the week, you won't be easily distracted. A slow and steady approach works best now, and your smarts serve you well. After Wednesday, couples experience some extremes, but opening the lines of communication makes for the best possible outcome. Meanwhile, singles who insist on intellectual stimulation rather than (or in addition to) flirtation get further, faster. If the situation's unclear this weekend, don't let it slide -- it's time to get on the same page.

Maybe you're just not ready to commit to something (or someone) at the beginning of the week -- that doesn't by any means mean it's the end of the story. Communicate whatever you're feeling calmly and with conviction. Schedule some self-nurturing on Thursday or Friday, when it'll feel fabulous to indulge in a massage or sneak out to a matinee. Your own company is just what the doctor ordered. This weekend, romance is only one factor in a whole spectrum of things to be taken care of, so make a sensible, balanced plan.

Things are getting in-depth at the beginning of the week, and luckily your intuition is speaking up loud and clear about the process. Just watch your willfulness, there's more to the equation than what you want. Wednesday through Friday is a wild kingdom of romance, and -- you guessed it -- you're the ruler of the jungle. Your roar scares off the timid types and brings someone worthy bounding to your side. Take extra time when meeting new people this weekend -- getting an interesting fact about them makes you seem fascinating.

Restlessness sets in at the beginning of the week, with your heart longing for what's just out of reach. Recalibrate your romantic goals -- a friend can help. After Wednesday, some tension between obligations (family, perhaps, or work) and fun (including, of course, romance) emerges. Get practical and set a schedule, giving the good stuff at least as high a priority as the responsibilities. The weekend looks splendid, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. If you've been putting yourself out there or working hard on a relationship, get ready to be rewarded.

Business or money may dominate your mindset on Monday and Tuesday, but if you lend a little time to deeper things -- a relationship or some intense feelings -- there's real potential for change now. Life's more back in balance from Wednesday through Friday, with your romantic and intellectual sides both showing their best, and it's definitely a winning combination. Locate a sexy smarty-pants who's your equal, and a great date will result. If you're thinking about an old flame this weekend, get someone on the phone who can provide checks and balances to your reminiscences.

The first few days this week are the kind that can bring about amazing changes, so if you'd like to utterly transform something in your love life, now's the time. Energy and vision are yours, and your magnetism means anyone else involved gets on board. Maintain this force of will and self-confidence through Thursday and Friday, when asserting yourself is important, even in the face of lots of adoration or flattery. Communicating about both abstract stuff and concrete plans is extra easy this weekend -- clear the air or take it to the next level.

Your imagination and subconscious are extra active at the beginning of the week, and unraveling the meaning of your dreams or finding the connections in the grand scheme of things occupies your mind and heart. Take time to meditate on it all -- and take notes -- because your mood changes around Wednesday to a happy, devil-may-care one. It suits you well, and people definitely take notice of your confidence (it's hot!). This weekend, you're getting practical about romance, and anyone who's not straightforward may get shown the door.

Pull away the layers of emotion and look at a romantic situation from a pragmatic perspective on Monday or Tuesday. There's power in being objective, and if you need to make a decision, you don't want your judgment clouded. Don't take a setback in your love life too much to heart on Thursday or Friday -- what seems like a negative now can become a big plus in the larger equation. And when you factor in the great energy the stars have in store for you this weekend, well, it all adds up to some super results now -- and fabulous possibilities for the future.

Plan a little socializing with friends or a sweetheart at the week's start. Your instinct likely tends toward nesting now, but laughter and conversation will reinvigorate you more than cocoa and the couch. Everything's expanding from Wednesday through Friday: A friend-of-a-friend scenario can lead to romance, whether for yourself or, if you're coupled-up already, someone close to you. Be ready for quirky connections and a bigger community. That nesting you wanted to do at the beginning of the week should be scheduled for this weekend -- your energy's low, so save the partying for later.

Major changes aren't the best idea at the week's outset, especially in matters of the heart. There's too much that's still hidden, and your efforts to uncover it probably won't be fruitful until Wednesday at the earliest. Then, all you have to do is pay attention -- the situation will announce itself loud and clear, and the right thing to do will be equally obvious. You've got luck in your corner, too, so don't hesitate. This weekend, romantic matters flow freely and easily -- it's almost as if someone's setting it all up for you. Give back by helping love along elsewhere.