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CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 You may not be comfortable in the company of people who are politically minded and opinionated about their views. What should be fun could quickly turn into something unpleasant if arguments erupt across the table. You might want to lay low.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 If you are going to spend your hard-earned cash on something, be sure that what you choose is not only pleasing to the eye but also well-designed and built to last. If you have doubts about something, ask a friend for guidance.

PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20 You may face unexpected twists and turns when you make a purchase that should have been straightforward. You might not get exactly what you expected. You may want to look for something that makes more practical sense.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 19 Show off your most appealing character facets to counteract an emerging tendency to be contrary. Your need to demonstrate an independent streak could rub a lover the wrong way and create a rift. Try to be mindful of others’ feelings.

TAURUS Apr 20-May 20 Take it one step at a time. You may hope to make some changes but may find that your desires are thwarted by someone who finds your actions challenging. If you take things slowly, that person will adjust.

GEMINI May 21-June 20 Your mind may be on weighty subjects and serious matters, so it could be difficult to adjust to lighthearted banter. You can impress a boss with your integrity or ingratiate yourself to co-workers with your loyalty.

CANCER June 21-July 22 You may be more successful pursuing business than pleasure in the coming days. There may be obstacles to romantic understanding, which is sometimes diminished by cut-and-dried communications. Talk about love tomorrow.

LEO July 23-Aug 22 Avoid making an issue of family conflicts and disputes that could cause unnecessary emotional upsets. Even if you don’t agree about something, remember that there is still a commitment to each other’s welfare to uphold.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22 Focus on ways to improve the conditions in your surroundings without adversely impacting your finances. Simple cleaning, tidying up and organising can work wonders to set the stage for romance and comfort, or just allow you to experience more Zen.

LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22 Focus on making good use of your imagination. If you visualise the end results, you can get much more accomplished when working on a project or assignment. You might mistake an objective comment as criticism.

SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 You can get more accomplished if you are determined to downplay distractions. Someone might make you aware that insisting on togetherness at an inappropriate time can be a deterrent to peaceful coexistence. Give people some space.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 With extra energy and enthusiasm at your disposal, you may feel positive that a new project or plan is on the road to success. Keep your eye on long-term trends that could impact your financial portfolio.

If today is your birthday:

Your people-connecting talents are activated throughout the upcoming five to six weeks. This means that developing a network of friendly contacts is easier than usual, and you may have the opportunity to attend several local and community events where you can mingle with a variety of new people. Late December and early January is a time when visions of sugar plums could be dancing in your head, and visions of other possibilities might develop as well. You may be filled with inspiring ideas, and you might enjoy vacationing at a romantic spot. Regardless, gather imaginative ideas for future reference. In February, you are at the top of your game when dealing with business, finances and career matters. Get your bank and savings accounts in good order while the stars are offering assistance. Colour inside the lines in April, and don’t initiate anything new or different since your luck and judgment may be at a low point.