The Independent on Saturday

VITAL

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 – Apr 21 You are likely to uncover mischiefma­king in your domestic zone and will be disappoint­ed yet again in a certain member of your household. That person’s misconduct or neglect could put extra pressure on you. Tough love is recommende­d. TAURUS: Apr 21 – May 21 A failure or a setback in a certain instance could leave you feeling deflated and in bad humour. Perhaps you have been tempted to gamble foolishly, or tried to overreach yourself.You may not get your way in issues of the heart. GEMINI: May 21 – Jun 22 Practise diligence and perseveran­ce at this time.You are capable of greater things during the good cycles, yet can register progress during a rough period like this if your mood is right.You will achieve nothing by procrastin­ating. CANCER: Jun 22 – Jul 23 You instinctiv­ely know what you are capable of carrying out and should resist taking on any more than that when pressure is put on you by an overly demanding person. LEO: Jul 23 – Aug 24 You have to raise your concentrat­ion and performanc­e to the nth degree if you hope to post meaningful progress during this awkward ambit. Circumstan­ces are expected to deteriorat­e somewhat and survival may be your main considerat­ion. VIRGO: Aug 24 – Sep 23 Do not reveal too much of your thinking at this juncture. Big plans and vital decisions must be delayed if you feel even slightly uncertain about their viability. Faulty or premature moves could turn out to be expensive or embarrassi­ng. LIBRA: Sep 23 – Oct 23 Puzzling conditions prevail, and you might struggle to unravel the difficulty that confronts you.You are destined to clash with someone who wields authority and abuses that power from time to time. IF TOMORROW IS YOUR BIRTHDAY. Anticipate an erratic personal year and resolve to counter negative influences by thinking positively. Plan carefully to guarantee some progress. Impulsiven­ess could make you your own worst enemy. SCORPIO: Oct 23 – Nov 23 Shake yourself free from stale routine, gear yourself for fresh action, and point yourself in a new direction. It is indeed opportune to explore fresh possibilit­ies.Your life needs to have exciting phases if it is to be well rounded out. SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 – Dec 22 Eradicate all bleak thoughts and negative emotions.You must not permit these damaging forces to build up on the inside or they will render you ineffectua­l on the outside. Train yourself to think and act positively in all situations. CAPRICORN: Dec 22 – Jan 21 You certainly will not make progress if you go about wearing a woebegone face and projecting obvious negativity.You may have reasons to be doleful and sad, yet must somehow adopt a bright persona in order to turn your fortunes around. AQUARIUS: Jan 21 – Feb 20 Do not enter into or conclude important negotiatio­ns at this juncture, and do not purchase major items or dispose of valuable possession­s as this could be a costly session for you.You are very likely to get the worst of any bargain. PISCES: Feb 20 – Mar 21 If your conscience suddenly evokes a sense of guilt in you, take it as a signal to make amends for the words or actions that you now regret.You must pay your dues at some stage, and this may be a most auspicious time for doing so.

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