HOROSCOPE

Born today, you are not always one to look out for yourself, to make the right decisions, or to steer clear of obstacles and dangers. Indeed, there may be times in which you do quite the opposite, and expose yourself to otherwise unnecessary dangers. What's the reason for this? You are compelled to push yourself, to experience as much of life as you can. That means, at times, doing things that others might consider unwise and that even you would consider risky or hazardous. Fortunately, you are likely to build up quite a track record of success. Yet you do not consider yourself lucky, but rather skilled and capable. You know how to use timing to your advantage better than most, and you are always ready to spring into action.

You don't always have to win first prize to be satisfied with your performance; rather, you simply must be certain that you have done your best, and have demonstrated marked improvement over your last outing. Like so many Scorpios, you are more concerned with your own evolution than with any tangible rewards.

Now is not the time to combine two disciplines into one. You'll want to keep them separate and distinct to ensure clear gains from each.

You're making decisions today that will affect you and those working with you for some time to come. You must not be rushed in any way!

You may find yourself moving in a direction that you had not anticipated, but this apparent novelty can work to your advantage.

You've set your sights on a certain goal, and today is the day for you to make your move. A rival isn't ready to make any counter-moves.

What begins as a routine endeavour becomes something that requires you to think in a new and more comprehensive way.

Someone may challenge your reasons for doing certain things, but you can demonstrate that you have no ulterior motives at play.

You can combine work and pleasure in a way that attracts others into your orbit. They are eager to enjoy things just the way you do. You may discover that you've committed to something that cannot be completed no matter how hard you try. This is not your failing!

What happened yesterday isn't worth a look, but what happened the day before gives you good reason to study your motives and methods.

You'll realise just how much you have to gain by doing things in a certain way, and in a certain order. No need to rock the boat today!

Your emotions may be unusually sharp today, bubbling near the surface. That could be trouble if you don't maintain control. It'll be important for you to stay the course today so that those in your care understand the importance of commitment and consistency.