The Independent on Saturday

VITAL SIGNS

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 - Apr 21. You have your known enemies but need not fear them at this time. Nonetheles­s, you must be constantly on your guard otherwise you may be hurt in some manner by someone who seems not to be a rival. New friendship­s could be troublesom­e. TAURUS: Apr 21 - May 21. Conflict is indicated between your personal life and your business or worldly ambitions.You may have to make a very difficult decision and a sacrifice of some magnitude in order to afford yourself energy and space to devote to a vital issue. GEMINI: May 21 - Jun 22. There actually is a very fine dividing line between ecstasy and anxiety as you are now finding out. You may struggle to maintain your dignity and equilibriu­m during an interval containing both cheerful and disconcert­ing circumstan­ces. CANCER: Jun 22 - Jul 23. A critical period as far as financial interests go.You need to be smart and quick in order to avert a heavy loss. Bankruptcy is certainly not fun and you are advised not to court it by risking money which you cannot afford to lose. LEO: Jul 23 - Aug 24. Be warned that foolish talk could result in fierce argument. Employ wisdom and mind your tongue. Make peace to create a climate for discussion and negotiatio­n. Do not make accusation­s unless you have real facts to go by. VIRGO: Aug 24 - Sep 23. This is an unlikely time for trying to resolve domestic difficulti­es.You are certain to end up with more contradict­ions and puzzles than solutions, so leave such mental exertions and emotional matters in abeyance. LIBRA: Sep 23 - Oct 23. You need to be versatile during this unpredicta­ble period.You will experience difficulti­es if your habits and tastes are fixed. Guard against becoming obsessed with the material and physical aspects of your life. It is not to say that you cannot fulfil your desires, hopes and wishes during the forthcomin­g year.You may attain many ends but providence will not grant you special favours.You have to earn every bit of success the hard way. SCORPIO: Oct 23 - Nov 23. Apropos food and drink, think twice about what you partake of during this round.There appears to be a strong chance of your wellbeing and efficiency suffering severe setbacks if you guzzle unhealthy things. SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 - Dec 22. Guard against becoming the victim of a person’s outrages. Do not tolerate abhorrent and rude behaviour – stand up proudly and determined­ly for your right to be respected. React tellingly against detestable treatment. CAPRICORN: Dec 22 - Jan 21. In the matter of joint assets, and the dispensati­on thereof, you are bound to find this period to be fortunate for settling everything amicably. Compromise­s are obviously essential and will to be quite easy to install at this juncture. AQUARIUS: Jan 21 - Feb 20. Take it easy or you will make serious mistakes. Do not rush your plan or hope at this point. Exercise patience because time will enable you to see things very clearly. Be especially wary of getting involved in legal or official wrangles. PISCES: Feb 20 - Mar 21. You will have to anticipate a difficult time ahead with regard to important and pressing matters. Do not shirk your duties or dishonour your promises. Double your efforts because you must once again prove yourself to those who are in a position to reward you.

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