HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 19

Look at the message, not the messenger. Don’t allow personal feelings to colour your judgment when presented with credible facts. You have a right to your opinion but are wise to keep a lid on it.

AQUARIUS

Your instincts may be out of sync. There may be a temporary period when your judgment may be slightly off base, leading to a poor choice. Follow someone else’s lead in social situations.

PISCES

Build your own fortress of solitude. You’ll function at your best when shutting out all distractions, so you can concentrate on the task at hand. Mingle only with those whom you know well.

ARIES

Play it by ear. Your intuitions are likely right on the mark so use them to easily make quick decisions or take decisive action. You can count on saying the right thing at the right time in social settings.

TAURUS

It may feel like you’re walking on eggshells. You may have to be extra pleasant to get through to certain grumpy people today. You may have just as much fun on your own than as part of a group.

GEMINI

Humour can diffuse tensions. Others will have a hard time maintaining a bad mood if you can make them laugh. You can be the voice of reason when everyone else is too emotional.

CANCER

Accentuate the positive. Airing grievances or complaints may only create friction while looking on the bright side of things is constructive. Take the weekend to mull over an important decision.

LEO

Don’t make decisions with your heart. Let facts and logic be your guide to reaching conclusions and don’t allow emotions to enter into it. Hold off on starting anything of importance until next week.

VIRGO

Stand on your own two feet. Rely on your own skills and knowledge to see a project through and you’ll be more satisfied with the result. Showing self-reliance makes you a valuable commodity.

LIBRA

The sky may not be falling. Don’t allow someone else’s sense of urgency press you into taking action against your will. Be analytical and objective when tackling tough problems and situations.

SCORPIO

Don’t let push come to shove. A natural instinct to fight back when someone wrongs you may only bring you down to their level. Win in the court of public opinion by not losing your cool.

SAGITTARIUS

Disorder breeds chaos. Keep everything in tidy order whether it is a schedule, work area or merely your appearance. Careful attention to the details is the difference between success and failure.

If today is your birthday:

Your contentment and wisdom grows as the next four to five weeks unfold. Because your judgement and foresight are at their best this is a good time to make key decisions or to put your most crucial plans into action. Anything that is in your best interests will prosper, but you may be blocked from activating anything that could cause you harm. Avoid making any new romantic conquests or investments in March and keep your nose to the grindstone. That is a good time to demonstrate that you are responsible and reliable but not a good time to take risks. Early July is an excellent time to take a vacation or to embark on a romantic getaway built for two.