Aries Weekly Horoscope

Give that independent spirit a rest, Aries. With the Sun moving into Gemini and your house of dynamic duos for a month, two is your magic number. Believe it or not, there are a handful of other people on Earth who are as smart, competent and driven as you. Not many, but a few — and now is the time to find a fellow wunderkind and collaborate on a joint effort.

If you’ve been shuffled into the “does not play well with others” camp, you may need to do some repair work. Have you pushed someone away, alienated a potential ally, or kept your partners-in-crime at arm’s length? Mend the rift. Don’t be surprised if they are suspicious of your friendly gestures at first. You need to apologize for being so surly and make it clear that you are open to cooperating. Aries, this might not be your natural state, but once you allow yourself to try on other people’s ideas, you’ll be lit up with excitement by all the new things you learn from them.

Your local scene heats up this week, too, and mingling with your neighbors brings opportunities galore. If you hate where you live, surf through the real estate listings and start shopping around. You’d do well in a neighborhood that has cultural events within walking distance so that you can sate your impulsive cravings for social stimulation at a moment’s notice.

Your mind is hungry for fresh tricks, so dabble away. Sign up for a teleseminar on presentation skills, take a wine-pairing class, plow through the tutorial for a new piece of software, or learn how to make jams from fresh summer fruit. If you’re an expert in a particular area (and what Aries isn’t?), you might consider teaching a workshop yourself. This can be a great way to earn some extra cash.

When it comes to love, focus on the friendship aspect of your romantic connections. “The couple that plays together, stays together” could be your guiding principle now. Skip the sit-down dinner dates and opt for something more active and thought-provoking. This stimulates conversation and helps you bond over the things you enjoy doing together. You have particular tastes, but in the course of the week, go out of your way to give your sweetie’s interests and ideas a try.