HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19

You can’t bend the rules without something breaking. Stay on the straight and narrow, even if it’s a challenging task; you’ll be satisfied with the results. You can then check one more thing off your list.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18

Your first instinct is to break with tradition before you make a new one. Your second instinct is to ignore the first instinct and just go ahead and try something different without dealing with conventions at all.

PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20

There could be a fly in the ointment. As much as you want to be in harmony with someone, you have a nagging feeling that there is a schism. You may be unsure of where you stand and could thus appear evasive to others.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 19

Making changes can be difficult, but nevertheless some changes must be made. Tedious routines could rub you the wrong way. Get them out of the way as quickly as possible so you can do something more exciting.

TAURUS Apr 20-May 20

Friction can produce a spark that lights a fire under your desires. You might be restless to break away from the ordinary humdrum routines of daily life. Go out for sushi or take in a musical or a concert.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

You can talk to someone who spurs profound thoughts and then claim them as your own. You are so entranced by someone’s exercise in logic that you pick up the ball and keep bouncing ideas off the wall until something concrete forms.

CANCER June 21-July 22

Give them a break. Someone close may be so intent on getting a task completed on time that the rules of etiquette are forgotten. Be understanding about the pressure someone is under and overlook any rudeness.

LEO July 23-Aug 22

Show everyone that you can stand on your own two feet. Gather admiring glances for your spontaneity and praise for your originality. If for some reason no one notices you, stand on your head and shock them into a round of applause.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22

Co-workers might appreciate your dedication to a cause and your energetic approach to rapidly changing policies and situations. Your can-do attitude could easily lift a partner or companion out of a blue mood and lighten the atmosphere.

LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22

Plotting and calculating is not in your best interest and is merely a signal that you are in defensive mode. If you feel insecure or get overly tired, you might lash out at the least provocation. Get some rest with a loving mate.

SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21

If your workweek ends on Friday, make it a memorable ending to the week. Your fast thinking can solve a last-minute problem and earn you credit for a job well done. End a project or plan on a high note.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21

You might try to outthink someone when it isn’t necessary. All you need to do is be sincere and honest. Once your duties and obligations are done and dusted, you can relax and have fun.

If today is your birthday:

The upcoming four to six weeks can be a time when you are more popular and charismatic than usual. If you are single, you might meet someone who fits your criteria, and if you are looking for a job, you might fit a new employer’s criteria. You could be offered an opportunity for advancement, or your life could change by virtue of a wise decision. You have a very special set of cosmic alignments in your path, so take the ball and run, because whatever you choose will be the right decision. November can be exciting as your perspective shifts and you are more willing to push the boundaries. Your special talents and skills should receive recognition in December, and if you are already in a close relationship, the commitment can be reinforced and the bond made stronger. Make major changes before the first of the year for the best outcome.