Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope

You’re poetry in motion this week, Sagittarius as two pairs of planets—Mars and Venus plus Saturn and Pluto—lock into harmonious configurations. Your friends count on you to deliver the perfect sarcastic zinger or spot-on silly impersonation. But all jokes aside, you’re more of a compassionate mushball than a comedian this week; the empathic soul who can truly say, “I feel ya” and mean it. Your loved ones will be happy to see the softer side of Sag. Don’t be embarrassed if you well up during the most basic of conversations or while flipping through your friend’s Instagram shots. In the words of screen siren Sophia Loren, “If you haven’t cried, your eyes can’t be beautiful.” True that! Mars and Venus are the zodiac’s power couple, and this week they’re pushing for TLC and sweet, sentimental gestures. Remember to hold hands while you’re out running errands with your honey, prepare a special meal together, go to bed early so you have time to cuddle, and slip a hand-written love note into his or her work bag. And by all means, turn off your iPad and truly listen when the one you love starts talking to you about a passion project or another subject he or she is lit up about. It really is the little things that count, Sag, and your undivided attention is the biggest gift you can bestow this week.

Single? Stop feeling sorry for yourself and go make the world a better place. A volunteer shift at a holiday charity could double as a surprising pick-up joint for Archers. Why not? You can meet people of substance and character there, all while earning good-karma points. And even if you aren’t angling for love, you might just make a fateful friendship with a fellow do-gooder—a welcome addition to your social circle indeed. Dance and sing whenever possible, as music not only soothes the savage Sag but also reminds you of the beauty of life. Uh-oh..are you getting choked up over that Lana Del Rey song now?

On the ambitious side of the equation, this week’s Saturn-Pluto pairing could bring some powerful impresarios into your orbit. Sign on for sessions with a canonized coach, or request mentorship from a seasoned pro who’s shown interest in you. Sick of the paycheck-to-paycheck grind? Saturn and Pluto’s angle could portend creative financing options like setting yourself up as an affiliate salesperson for a product you believe in or working a job that pays partially in commission or royalties. Are you a business owner yourself? Working with an agent or someone who can sell your offerings might pave the way to a bigger payoff. Psychologically speaking, people are prone to be more impressed when you have someone else advocating on your behalf. And if that means slicing 15 percent of the profits off the top, so be it. You’ll have a far bigger pie to cut from; just remember that when your renegade “I can do it myself” spirit rears up. If you’re happily ensconced in your 9-to-5, use this week for focused relationship building. Nourish bonds with the people who sign your paychecks and the ones who can help with your ascent in 2013. Just be your personable self, Sagittarius, and don’t forget to send a decent holiday gift to the people you’re thankful for.