CROSSWORD

You can open up to your mate and let them know what you expect out of this relationship. You should get into programs that will enhance your appearance and help you to be the best that you can. Your outgoing nature will surprise others this week. Keep your thoughts to yourself for the time being.

You’ll find love and you’ll get into tiptop shape at the same time. You can get a promotion if you put in a little extra detail. Extravagance will be a problem. Your involvement in groups will be favourable for meeting new and exciting individuals.

You can make some money if you get involved in a conservative financial prospect that is presented to you. Your efforts will be rewarded handsomely. Arguments will flare up if you get backed into an emotional corner. You need to be inspired and have your spirits lifted.

Try to ease any disappointment by making amends. Weigh the pros and cons and make a decision that will change the conditions you’ve been living under. Your self-esteem will increase if you take part in activities that allow you to be in the limelight. Physical activities may help get rid of some of that tension you have.

You should be looking into making changes around the house. Limitations on the home front can be expected if you have been restricting your mate’s freedom. Avoid friends or acquaintances who drink too much. They didn’t fully understand what was expected.

ACROSS

1. denoting a robbery in which the thief smashes a shop window and seizes goods (5-3-4)

10. a cupboard or wardrobe, typically one that is ornate or antique (7)

11. a small gland that makes steroid hormones, adrenaline, and others (7)

12. a dance of African origin, usually with several people in a single line, one behind the other (5) typically serving as a table of contents for the site (4,4)

24. to take narcotics or a performance-enhancing substance (5)

26. punishment more merciful than expected (7)

27. someone who imputes guilt or blame (7)

28. extremely short of money (4-8)

Down

2. an object kept as a reminder of a person or event (7)

3. an island country in South Asia (3,5)

4. distinct time periods of history (4)

5. a literary advisor for a theater, who works with playwrights (10)

6. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside (5)

7. a female spirit whose wailing warns of a death in a house (7)

8. a child who returns to an empty home after school (8,5)

9. the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries (5,8)

14. parts of a musical score that must be performed without change (10)

17. act as an impediment to (8)

Property investments should payoff. You will be overly sensitive this week. Good friends will give you honest answers. Your attitude could be up and down like a yo-yo.

Try to curb your tongue and let others at least get a word in. You can enjoy social events and meet new potential mates; however, avoid being lavish. Curb or cut out that bad habit you’ve been meaning to do something about. Someone may be trying to pull the wool over your eyes.

Don’t give your heart too readily. Don’t exaggerate. Travel if it’s needed to start the ball rolling. Put your energy into your work or moneymaking ventures rather than into your emotional life this week.

13. extravagant publicity or fuss (8)

15. a slapstick comic performance (10)

16. to move quickly and suddenly (4)

18. informal spelling of yes (4)

20. to take someone else’s work or ideas and pass them off as one’s own (10)

22. the introductory page of a website,

19. a yearly calendar giving statistical information on events (7)

21. a predicament affording no obvious escape (7)

23. to push one thing against another (5)

25. without cheating or trying to achieve unjust advantage (4)