HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 Lofty goals and personal ambitions are admirable, but you must also be willing to work and co-operate within a team environment. Be generous with your time and resources to achieve your aims.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 This could be a day when other people will be more likely to give you the benefit of the doubt. If you have accidentally offended someone or stepped over the mark, this might be the right time to make amends.

PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20

You might be bewildered by conflicting statements and subjected to crossed signals. Misunderstandings with a loved one or business partner are possible, but it should be easy to kiss and make up.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 19 Shine in the spotlight. You’ll be pleased if you receive proof that other people trust and respect you. Your perceptive handling of your finances and possessions can pay off with a few extra dollars in your pocket.

TAURUS Apr 20-May 20

Exciting activities may centre around your home and family. You may be mesmerised by someone new, yet you might feel more comfortable surrounded by familiar people who respond as you would expect.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

Your profound ideas can be heard within your circle. You can affect the outcome of almost any undertaking by displaying your sensible understanding of business and politics. Shine brightly within a group setting.

CANCER June 21-July 22 A loved one may be engrossed by an ideology or cause that affects the world at large. This offers you a chance to appreciate a partner for his or her beliefs and interests, as well as how this person’s presence affects you.

LEO July 23-Aug 22

Impress people by proving that you can be a hard worker. You don’t owe your allegiance to casual acquaintances, but you might be able to form attachments that can advance your career.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22 Give what you have to offer. When it comes to participating in group think tanks, you might appear wise beyond your years. Focus on making sure that your possessions are well cared for and try to cooperate on the job.

LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22

New friends may disrupt your routines. True friends should stick by your side through thick and thin. This may be a good time to arrive at a peaceful compromise that offers benefits for everyone involved.

SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21

Unusual people from diverse and interesting backgrounds may be introduced into your private circle. Don’t assume that everyone you meet will become a lifelong friend. Enlarge your social network judiciously.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 Once you have made ample plans for your future comfort and the security of loved ones, you can focus on the here and now. It never hurts to search for the best value.

If today is your birthday:

Your determination to succeed may be reaching a peak during the next two weeks, so you might be burning the candle at both ends to make your mark. All your efforts will likely be worth it, as you should be able to put a financial venture into motion in August. Your romantic urges may be satisfied by indulging in a creative project or perhaps a new love interest in September, making that a great time for a vacation built for two. In December, you may be more trusting than usual, so read all fine print, be cautious about investments, and take the time to get to know someone thoroughly before becoming involved in a new relationship. Any powerful ambitions may be in full force in January, but don’t begin anything new, since this is a time to simply gather experience.