HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 Work hard, but work smart. Try to streamline necessary everyday routines so that you have more time for pleasures. Remain alert for emerging rules and regulations that may affect your profession or job outlook. AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 Focus on co-operating with others. If you work hard to appear sincere and honest people are likely to trust you with sensitive information. Follow through to the best of your ability despite criticism and negativity. PISCES Feb 19-March 20 A house divided against itself cannot stand. A loved one might need to honour an obligation but that might leave you feeling neglected or confused. Don’t let necessities drive a wedge between you and someone else. ARIES March 21-April 19 Remain consistent. Making alterations in your tactics can create problems. Assume that plans are set in granite and that they will be impervious to change. You may be forced to accept things as they are. TAURUS April 20-May 20 You can utilise knowledge with ninja-like business tactics. You can hit the bull’s eye if you follow through on every inspired opportunity. Roll up your shirtsleeves and work diligently to achieve a worthy goal. GEMINI May 21-June 20 The rigid tree breaks in the wind. Yield to pressure from friends or partners. You might feel that by doing so that your principles are compromised. However, this is not a good time to start a fight or make a stand. CANCER June 21-July 22 It isn’t possible to please everyone. Your best efforts may bring the scorn of an associate but this does not mean that your work is without value. Don’t get discouraged and stick to your original plan. LEO July 23-Aug 22 It’s a dirty job but somebody has to do it. You could dread a task but seeing it through will give you a sense of satisfaction despite little appreciation from others. Being honest conquers doubts, but bending the truth causes suspicion. VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22 Demonstrate a level head by being on the level. Be sincere and put your good manners to good use to sidestep potentially volatile issues. Don’t ask for any favours but don’t hesitate to perform a few for others. LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22 Be a stickler about etiquette. Perform the traditional ceremonies that grease the wheels of social interaction. No one will criticise you for spending a few extra minutes on exchanging the necessary niceties. SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 Spend time alone and sort truth from fiction. You may be fascinated by mysteries or enthralled by glamorous fantasies. Take notes for later use. Don’t forget to pay your bills on time and balance the checkbook. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 Look forward not backward. Issues from the past might pop up again to waste your time or cause friction with an authority figure. Making changes to your bank account or payment plan can cause problems. If today is your birthday: You should experience good vibrations in four to six weeks. You may be more sensitive and compassionate towards others between now and the end of the year. Life takes a definite turn upwards by early November. Any major undertaking started then is going to be a sure-fire success. Steer clear of romantic entanglements in late November. TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY