Weekly Travel Astrology

Don't get discouraged. Early in the week, you could get buried under frustrating details (tickets? itineraries? reservations? all of the above?), but you've got the can-do attitude to see it through. Take your time and try to downplay your own woes by helping out others. By Tuesday night and on into Wednesday and Thursday, the stars are back on your side, guiding you to smooth travels. You're even more charming than usual right now, so use that social magnetism to get what and where you want. On Friday and Saturday, you might find that you're strangely introverted -- enjoy the break from your usual gregariousness and consider some solo side trips. On Sunday, make sure you're first in line (literally and metaphorically).

Now do you remember why you love to travel? Your week begins with a tumult of fun -- you'll find no shortage of new things to see and do (and new people to see and do them with, thanks to your unusually easygoing nature right now). By Tuesday night or Wednesday, you might feel inclined to spend some time solo. Follow that notion and consider doing something physically challenging, too -- like a long sightseeing walk or many hours on your feet at a museum. Friday and Saturday will fill you with emotion and intensity (better grab a travel journal to record those thoughts), while Sunday finds you humble and charming.

You were hoping to escape such mundane hassles by hitting the road, but no such luck: Monday and Tuesday find you still juggling routine responsibilities, like bills and schedules and emails. Take it all in stride, though -- when you're on a trip, even errands can be exotic, right? By Tuesday night or Wednesday, your trek shifts back into high gear again. You're at your fascinating and fun-loving best, and others will want in on your adventures. (By all means, oblige them. Don't hog all the fun!) Friday and Saturday are both good days for slow-mo, introspective side trips, and Sunday was made for teamwork.

If you're traveling as the week begins, make sure you tend to all the small details of the road. You'll have the patience to focus on minutiae on Monday and Tuesday, and time spent now can save you time later. Towards the middle of the week things might not go so smoothly, so don't plan any overly adventurous outings. Now's a good time to stick to the basics and focus on the needs of others even more than your own. Your travels should stir up some strong emotions on Friday and Saturday (which could be a good thing), and Sunday provides the perfect introspective window for a self-indulgent solo side trip.

Careful with that travel budget! If you buy too many souvenirs or high-priced sightseeing tours, you may never be able to afford to travel again. Instead, capture your memories with a digital camera and/or journal as the week begins -- which actually suits your introverted mood just fine. By Tuesday night or Wednesday, expect to find agreement with likeminded travel companions (even ones you've just met), and don't be surprised to find some potential for romance. On Friday and Saturday, you'll need to look beneath the surface to understand the big picture, because by Sunday you'll be too swept up in high adventure for such introspective intuiting.

Expect outstanding, extra large-sized accomplishment as the week begins -- whether that's summiting a breath-taking mountain or just haggling yourself a breath-taking bargain. (Don't forget to share all that good energy with others while you're at it.) You might need to curb any over-achieving ambitions by the middle of the week, though -- now's a good time to take it slow and plan small outings with others. Friday and Saturday see your trip kicking back into high gear, with your curiosity leading you down dusty alleys and seldom-trod paths (both literal and metaphorical). On Sunday, take a risk and go with the flow -- you'll like where it takes you.

As the week begins, your natural diplomacy comes into play once again. You're not the only one who's feeling overwhelmed by logistics right now, and a few kind words from you can keep spirits high. Don't worry about getting where you want to go -- instead, spend time listening to your travel companions. That kindness and attention will be repaid many times over by midweek, as everyone clamors to get near you. Enjoy the admiration (and maybe even romance!), even if that means you spend more time flirting than sightseeing. On Friday and Saturday, reassess your travel budget, and on Sunday, find somewhere new to explore (and maybe someone new to help lead the way).

Tend to the smaller details of your trip as the week begins (double-checking itineraries, making reservations and the like), and find ways to help out your fellow travelers in need. (Not everyone has your globe-trotting confidence, you know.) By late Tuesday or Wednesday, you could find yourself lost in thought and indecisive. Be patient and trust that you'll figure out what to do next. On Friday and Saturday, you might feel more like a traveling prophet than a humble tourist -- others will flock to your natural magnetism, smitten by all that confidence and charm. (Who can blame them, right?) On Sunday, take a risk and get caught up in the moment.

Not so fast! You need to make sure you cross all your t's and dot all your i's as the week begins -- so that means confirming reservations and double-checking itineraries. Such caution might not come naturally, but you'll thank yourself for the effort later. By late Tuesday or Wednesday, you'll find yourself traveling in the company of fun friends (whether new or old). Your optimism and alacrity are infectious, and don't be surprised when others look to you to determine the route. On Friday and Saturday, lose yourself in dreamy speculation and introverted side trips. Once you're fully recharged on Sunday, join the fray with friends again for a trailblazing tour.

Monday and early Tuesday present plenty of good opportunities for planning -- that's already your strong suit, but take advantage of this window to make even more prudent precautions (like double-checking tickets, bags and itineraries). Towards the middle of the week, forge ahead. You've got the initiative to see lots of new places and learn lots of new things. Besides, Friday and Saturday will find you distracted with friends, helping out, making plans and getting organized. On Sunday, the impossible might seem just out of reach -- but push ahead and go after it! Only your preconceptions can hold you back.

You're not naturally suspicious -- and that's a good thing! But as this particular week begins, a little prudence in dealing with others couldn't hurt. You don't want anyone else's competing agenda to spoil your trip. By the middle of the week, you can let your friendly, trusting nature reassert itself -- now's the time for making connections with the natives and trying something new (be it a strange custom or just an odd but appealing appetizer). On Friday and Saturday, slow down and trust your instincts -- especially if they're telling you to take some secluded, scenic side trip. You can start socializing again on Sunday.

You're too kind! Or more precisely, you're exactly kind enough as the week begins -- and others will appreciate your helping hand. You might feel more hesitant than usual about pitching in and helping out, but don't: Sometimes the native helps the visitor, and sometimes it's the other way around. Towards the middle of the week, take extra care in picking a new path -- whom you travel with could prove just as important as where you decide to go. On Friday and Saturday, don't let yourself get run over. Someone might try to fleece you (on a purchase? on a reservation?), but just stand up for yourself. This Sunday, luck is on your side.