HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 19 Pick your battles. You may need to back away from a challenge now to be prepared for more significant situations. Put disputes on the back burner rather than putting your foot down.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20-Feb 18 News of added expenses or extra responsibilities could disrupt your happy day. You must be diligent to complete unpleasant tasks, although you may be tempted to dawdle and ignore the clock.

PISCES

Feb 19-Mar 20 Some of your creative ideas and imaginative solutions can pay off and fatten your bank account. Be prepared to use your calming influence on those involved in stressful and frustrating situations.

ARIES

Mar 21-Apr 19 Avoid dramatic gestures and reactions. You might be tempted to call out someone for not following the rules, but you can get better results by helping them understand and improve.

TAURUS

Apr 20-May 20 Temper optimism with caution. This is one of those days when many things could go wrong. Navigate carefully. No matter what you choose to do, there could be drawbacks or hidden pitfalls.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 Use your sharp analytical powers to analyse a situation. A project that is running smoothly could encounter obstacles. If you notice that a partner or friend is too optimistic, you might issue a warning.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 Put problems to rest. You can’t continually ignore a squeaky wheel. If you were unprepared for a test, a deadline or a responsibility in the past, it could be time to correct the situation.

LEO

July 23-Aug 22 Mixed signals may confuse you. A partner or loved one might say one thing and then do another. Be prepared to deal with a shift of attitudes and uncertain outcomes.

VIRGO

Aug 23-Sept 22 Maintaining high standards could be your own high-wire act. Performing your duties with an eye toward attaining excellence helps you get ahead and avoids negative consequences.

LIBRA

Sept 23-Oct 22 You appear to be proper and accomplished. It may not be exciting to practise scales repeatedly, but that’s the only way to learn to play a musical instrument. Use your time wisely.

SCORPIO

Oct 23-Nov 21 Focus on fulfilling your obligations and leave your flights of fancy for the weekend. If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. A partner or co-worker might not use their best judgment.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22-Dec 21 You can find ways to have a great time without upending the budget or spending too much of your hard-earned cash. Complete work on time and be sensitive to others’ feelings.

If today is your birthday:

During the next two to three weeks, your business strategies may seem to work perfectly. This can spur you to become more ambitious than usual in November and December, but you might overlook valid objections and drawbacks. Don’t launch any major initiatives or take on additional responsibilities, since they could become too much of a burden. By the second half of December, you will be able to cast off your worries, and you can have fun and derive enjoyment from simple things. This may be a good time for a romantic getaway or a staycation that gives you a chance to regroup. January may bring a wider set of social connections, and the new people you meet may be helpful and supportive in February, when you are likely more focused on finding ways to make your dreams come true. February is also a good time to apply practical knowledge to your fantasies and get ahead in the material world.