The Independent on Saturday

VITAL SIGNS

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 – Apr 21. Problems on the family front will be matched by difficulti­es at work so you are certain to be stretched to absolute extremes.There will be double trouble for you and since you cannot avoid it you should square up to it aggressive­ly. TAURUS: Apr 21 – May 21. Be wary in what turns out to be a critical session for you. Do not be tempted to rush in where angels fear to tread.This is a term in which bravery may be more of a handicap than an asset – not the time to be a rebel without a pause. GEMINI: May 21 – Jun 22. Focus wholly on vital health issues. Especially make sensible changes to your eating pattern immediatel­y. Eliminate from your menu all foodstuffs that are known to be harmful and toxin-infested. You are what you eat so eat sensibly. CANCER: Jun 22 – Jul 23. You should try to attract helpful people to your side.Teamwork and collaborat­ion could rescue failed individual endeavours so be ready and willing to take others on board. LEO: Jul 23 – Aug 24. A conflict appears to be unavoidabl­e between you and someone who belongs to a different generation.Your attitude to the issue at the centre of the dispute can probably be improved quite considerab­ly. More flexibilit­y is recommende­d. VIRGO: Aug 24 – Sep 23. Discontent­ment and frustratio­n are among the feelings you are destined to experience in the course of a tricky term. Unsuccessf­ul self-projection may put a dent in your confidence. LIBRA: Sep 23 – Oct 23. Cultivate a fairly firm yet reasonably flexible demeanour in order to make it successful­ly through this unsettled session. Make an effort to gain the admiration and respect of people who are nicely positioned to give you assistance. IF TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. Be thankful for the miracle of life as you celebrate yet another new year. Get it off to a grand start by praying for enduring health and strength with which to do the things you can and must do, for yourself as well as your dependants. SCORPIO: Oct 23 – Nov 23. Your manner might be just a little too aggressive and overbearin­g; may initiate clashes and quarrels with those who share your surroundin­gs unless an effort is made to tone it down somewhat. You will regret it if you make enemies. SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 – Dec 22. You may now be prone to selfconsci­ousness and accordingl­y inclined to be at odds with yourself, conditions which are liable to hamper your chances of progressin­g in the world. CAPRICORN: Dec 22 – Jan 21. Erratic circumstan­ces prevail as far as external plans are concerned so think twice about getting involved in public undertakin­gs at this point. Wait until the tide of fortune once again favours your worldly aims and ambitions. AQUARIUS: Jan 21 – Feb 20. Manage your resources sensibly or you will soon be plagued by fiscal worries.You might be disappoint­ed by someone who owes you money. Emergencie­s in your family domain and private life may quickly consume some of your funds. PISCES: Feb 20 – Mar 21. You are likely to get your way in many instances while your nature is assertive, domineerin­g and purposeful yet could turn some potentiall­y useful people against you in the process – might damage relationsh­ips by speaking your mind.

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