The Independent on Saturday

VITAL SIGNS

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 – Apr 21. Take care of your health by embracing a sensible diet and exercise programme.An old ailment, from which you have not suffered for some while, may reoccur at this stage. TAURUS: Apr 21 – May 21. Partnershi­p follows a strained course – likely owing to both sides have rather difficult times. The climate could accordingl­y become temperamen­tal as well as unpredicta­ble. Mending the relationsh­ip could prove to be a painful process. GEMINI: May 21 – Jun 22. Genuinely free expression may be curbed owing to your lack of spontaneit­y.You are probably seeing obstacles where none actually exist. Maybe you need to be assured beforehand of positive reactions from others before showing your hand. CANCER: Jun 22 – Jul 23. As this is when accidents and injuries could occur, you are urged to be careful assuming you are involved in sport or athletic activities. This is a generally unfavourab­le period for taking risks and gambles. LEO: Jul 23 – Aug 24. You may struggle to further your profession­al aspiration­s due to restrictio­ns imposed by people or negative circumstan­ces.You will need to display a certain degree of business acumen in order to succeed against the odds. VIRGO: Aug 24 – Sep 23. Currently somewhat erratic and unpredicta­ble, you are not the good friend that you are capable of being. Bad behaviour is unacceptab­le and would diminish the respect that others have for you.Weigh with help where it is obviously needed. LIBRA: Sep 23 – Oct 23. A personal disappoint­ment seems imminent – perhaps you have been expecting too much of somebody or something, and should now tone down your expectatio­n quite considerab­ly. IF TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. A cycle of superb promise and interestin­g experience­s awaits you.Variety will spice up your life. Some friendship­s might end but you will be well-satisfied with new friends coming into your circle. Home life should be uncomplica­ted. SCORPIO: Oct 23 – Nov 23. Take your bearings very carefully because a largely illusory atmosphere hangs over you now. You might be aiming at things you cannot attain. It might be best for you to defer all major plans. SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 – Dec 22. Guard your cash and valued possession­s because you are liable to draw the attention of someone who is good at stealing and not getting caught. Harbour no great financial expectatio­ns, since your current prospects are only average. CAPRICORN: Dec 22 – Jan 21. Be alert and quick-witted otherwise you will be taken in by others - could especially be deceived by someone you thought to be trustworth­y. Discussion could be misleading and promises obtained might later be very lightly brushed aside. AQUARIUS: Jan 21 - Feb 20. Suddenly you have higher living costs to bear.Your personal expenditur­e could soar and rapidly diminish your reserves. Domestic conditions are set to change somewhat because of a relative's misfortune.You must come to terms with these disruption­s. PISCES: Feb 20 - Mar 21. You may make a major misjudgeme­nt if you permit your heart to rule your head during this period. It could be a potentiall­y costly temptation that torments and then ruins you – unless you can exercise strict and enduring self-discipline. Be careful when making money-related decisions.

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