HOROSCOPE

Born today, you are not always the first in the room to stand up and be counted, but neither are you the last — and when the chips are down, you can be counted on to bear whatever burden is required in order to see progress made. Yes, you are protective of yourself and your well-being, but there is nothing to criticise in that, surely! You simply don't want to find yourself in situations that require more of you than you are willing or able to give. What's essential, then, is that you establish clear limits and boundaries so that others as well as yourself are aware of them. It is also necessary for you to be ready to do more than you might normally do, should the need arise — for you don't want to be caught unawares or incapable if you are called upon in an emergency of some kind.

You have a creative mind, but you understand that creativity must go hand-in-hand with pragmatism if anything of import is to come of the creative urge. You are far more capable of seeing things in their true light than many other creative individuals, regardless of what sign they were born under. You are not one to flinch from the truth.

You needn't hide your excitement about a coming event — especially one that is so important to you personally. Timely action is required.

Though someone may have made something of a mess of a situation of which he was in charge, you'll have the chance today to set it all right.

How you deliver the news to a loved one today will be one of the most important decisions you make. Consider all possible reactions.

A family member is concerned about your current situation, but doesn't want to intrude. He or she can be included today, however.

You'll find a certain gravitational pull to be virtually irresistible today — and it will surely bring you closer to a certain someone.

You are coming up with all sorts of reasons why something recently happened the way it did, but you're overlooking the most likely — and obvious.

You are not in the mood to deal with the same old problems — but escape is not possible right now. You must deal with them head-on. What you consider novel is actually old news to someone else. He or she is able to influence your point of view in a positive manner.

This is no time for you to insist on having your way, as that is only likely to increase tensions between you and a certain someone. Progress is measured in small increments today, but it's still progress. Focus more on what has been done than on what remains undone.

An apology may be in order, but you can rest assured that no one is going to fault you for something that was virtually unavoidable. As the seconds tick by today, you'll grow more concerned about something you're going to have to face at day's end.