The Philippine Star

HOROSCOPE

- By HOLIDAY MATHIS

Practice, Experience and the Virgo Sun Bottom line, if it looks like you’re trying too hard, you won’t seem like the expert, and the deal will be lost. Of course, the best way not to try too hard is to be genuinely impervious to the situation because you’ve seen and done it so many times. Practice and experience is the way. This message was brought to you by the fresh Virgo solar journey.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your mind operates differentl­y from the minds of others. Be glad for your unique mental process and you’ll set up your work and domestic flow in a way that supports the way you think.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). If you can’t add value to the situation, you won’t even want to be in it. When you get lost (a natural response in such unfamiliar territory as where you’ll be traveling today) just remember that you’re there to bring the goods.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). However low or high it may be and however long you’ve been in it, you never take your position for granted. Humility is the way of the angels and saints and of all the forces of good in the world today.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). No yawns allowed: It’s time to think! As the scene grows stale, the person who has intriguing ideas and a fresh perspectiv­e automatica­lly becomes the most attractive person in the room.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The shortterm perspectiv­e isn’t giving you enough juice to stay motivated. So what about the more distant future? Does it shimmer enough to keep you reaching? If it’s not glowing, perhaps it’s time to pitch your goals a little higher.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In order to be persuasive, you have to get the facts right – a no-brainer for you. Details and integrity are the spokes in your wheel. Now you just need to give those

facts an emotionall­y compelling context and you’ll be set.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The opportunit­ies come to you – a result of your hard work. Capitalizi­ng on these opportunit­ies will be a matter of skillful communicat­ion. Your influence is growing exponentia­lly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You will have many people wanting different things from you today, and you’ll somehow make each feel like his or her needs are the most important and pressing in the universe. Brilliant!

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When projects go off the rails, people often look back and note that calamity could have

been avoided were people paying attention to the job at hand. Look. Listen. Check twice. Stay aware. Something is at stake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you take the time to understand the concerns of the people you’re dealing with, you’ll save yourself from a lot of wasted effort in trying to solve a problem that no one is having.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You make others the star of the show – even when it’s your show. Maybe that’s why your social demand is higher than you’ll be able to meet. Expand your network and reach by getting people together in groups.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You love to come across a problem you already know the solution to, but what you love more is learning something new. Today you’ll be an especially quick learner with an exceptiona­lly wonderful teacher.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 25). You’re a visionary and a world-class planner. You’ll lean on this strength with extremely positive results this year. Loved ones will also thrive as you include them in your dreams and schemes. Leave little to chance for the victory in November. Creative brilliance will bring in big bucks and new friends in December. Sagittariu­s and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 49, 3, 33 and 16.

ASTROLOGIC­AL QUESTIONS: “I have been looking for a job for the last six months. My problem is that I tend to clam up in the interview. At this point I can’t afford to hire a coach. So far I have been extremely qualified, or maybe over-qualified, for many of the jobs I’ve applied for, and yet I haven’t been called for a second interview. I think I may be a victim of ageism. What is a 60-year-old Virgo to do?”

A 60-year-old Virgo is to work on those interview skills without hiring a coach. As a thorough, organized Virgo, you will benefit from a checklist approach. Start with the basics on your interview checklist, including: an excellent work suit, doing your homework by having a basic knowledge of the company where you are applying, eye contact, a firm handshake, a confident smile, your verbal resume in a concise paragraph, warmth and profession­alism, answers to the most common interview questions, etc. Spend time on creating your checklist and devote yourself to executing each item. Remember that looking for a job can be a full-time job and be willing to put the time in. I have a good feeling about this and see the third week of September as your golden moment.

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