The Independent on Saturday

VITAL SIGNS

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 – Apr 21. Guard against making serious mistakes. It could happen due to carelessne­ss but also absentmind­edness. Do not ignore details – you must resolve to maintain a potent level of concentrat­ion. Averting possible disasters might not be easy. TAURUS: Apr 21 – May 21. A relative or associate who is quick to criticise, always on the defensive and frequently aggressive, could cause trouble for you yet again.You will find it impossible to avoid conflict and disruption unless you can distance yourself. GEMINI: May 21 – Jun 22. Avoid gambling in any form while the odds are quite badly stacked against you.Take care when dealing with anything of unfamiliar nature. Heed it if you are sensing a slight insecurity within – as it is a warning to practise restraint. CANCER: Jun 22 – Jul 23. Take care in the work zone where a somewhat adverse trend could cause you to become some sort of victim. Watch out for pitfalls deliberate­ly set by jealous types. Someone, who takes the opposite view to everything, targets you. LEO: Jul 23 – Aug 24. People whom you feel you can generally rely on may now be elusive or even downright uncooperat­ive. Promises prove to be empty and could give rise to ructions.You need to be extremely tolerant and fully self-reliant. VIRGO: Aug 24 – Sep 23. Now rather analytical and sharp in your appraisals, you could perhaps benefit by concentrat­ing those assets on yourself.You will discover good reason to be a little self-concerned, and good reason for initiating a self-transforma­tion. LIBRA: Sep 23 – Oct 23. Guard against being self-centred, as well as selfish in your aims and demands.Wild enthusiasm is another possibilit­y, and it could cause you to do strange things. Restrain yourself and stay well within normal bounds. IF TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. Assuming you aspire to a position of authority, this new annum is favourable for gaining a good measure of recognitio­n. Sociable and adaptable, and willing to co-operate, you can now forge worthy relationsh­ips with key individual­s. SCORPIO: Oct 23 – Nov 23. Defend yourself against gross imposition by people who wield influence in the business world. Ensure you get a square deal by standing up for yourself. Show that you have power and will not bow to the demands of their sentiments. SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 – Dec 22. A social gathering may not have a happy conclusion for you.You may be upset by a friend who creates emotional tension.Then again, it may be you yourself who is showing too little regard for the feelings and sensitivit­ies of others. CAPRICORN: Dec 22 – Jan 21. There appears to be an emphasis on secret enmity in your instant – so this is hardly the time to relax your guard. Beware of those who make you suspicious or uneasy – and keep personal aims and private matters strictly confidenti­al. AQUARIUS: Jan 21 – Feb 20. Your outward show of self-esteem may not be underscore­d with much confidence. Lurking selfdoubt could stymie your efforts to get on the external world.A change of attitude is urgently necessary, otherwise your aims could collapse. PISCES: Feb 20 – Mar 21. It might be best to wait a while before going ahead with financial ventures. Be extremely careful if you cannot delay action.An adverse trend prevails and it may prove costly. Quick thinking is needed to resolve tricky business matters.

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