Horoscopes

Be wary of acting on snap judgments. Weigh decisions carefully before making any major moves. You may receive some valuable advice from a trustworthy companion or partner.

Take it easy. Financial disputes can temporarily put you and a partner or a business contact at odds. Don’t enter into any agreements, make major purchases or add to your credit card debt.

Put strategies, plots and plans on hold whenever you hear the referee’s whistle blow. Some of the rules you follow may not seem fair or equitable to an adversary or a partner.

Take notes. You may be inspired by someone you hear, something you read or something you see. You can use the resulting ideas to make something in your own life more worthwhile.

Two heads aren’t always better than one. Pay attention to your own conscience and to “thine own self be true.” Some of the advice you receive might backfire if you take it at face value.

You won’t go far with your foot on the brakes. You may be limiting yourself or holding yourself back due to the fear of the unknown. You can slow down without coming to a complete halt.

A kiss might lead to bliss. Little spats might try your patience, but making up can be worth all the trouble. A significant other may test your resolve or a boss might set the bar very high. Some things must simmer on the back burner until they are ready for con- sumption. Don’t guide a casual friendship into a passionate fling, or you will jump out of the frying pan into the fire.

It isn’t a good idea to borrow from Peter to pay Paul. If you are in a hurry you can make a mistake of judgment that affects your bottom line. Wait to make a crucial monetary decision.

Don’t use a chainsaw on a pork chop. There is a tendency to be harsh when a lighter touch will give better results. Hold off on new investments and avoid making major financial decisions.

Weigh the factors that affect price versus value. It may be necessary to spend a little more to get something more satisfying. Err on the side of generosity to guarantee long-term security.

Positive thoughts will create a positive result. Avoid the urge to make decisions too quickly. Think about what you truly want and focus on lasting contentment rather than fleeting pleasure. You may become centered on achieving your ambitions and a desire for material success as the next five to six weeks unfold. This can be a good time to make major purchases, inspect your investment portfolio or make crucial business changes. A new romance may come knocking on your door in September, or an existing partnership could become closer. Reassess your finances and relationships in October, when your judgment is decidedly better and you can make a clear-headed appraisal of people and situations. That is the best time to put key initiatives into motion, as your judgment is at its best.

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