Horoscopes

ARIES March 21 - April 19

When opportunity knocks, be sure to answer the door. While you shouldn’t neglect your responsibilities, some plans may need to go on hold when someone lets you in on a lucrative deal. Your gut instincts won’t steer you wrong.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

Keep your priorities straight. You may not have time to shoot the breeze as usual if you need to get things done. Responsibilities always come before socializing. The rules may temporarily become stricter when it comes to timetables.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

Keep friends close. Adifficult situation won’t seem so bad with the advice and support of those you hold most dear. You will not be at a loss when it comes to saying the right thing at the right time.

CANCER June 21 - July 22

A penny saved is a penny earned. Stretching the budget and giving up a luxury or two could leave a surplus in the money department. Don’t try to read too much into a partner’s mood, as it likely has nothing to do with you.

LEO July 23 - Aug. 22

Spread social wings. Go out of your way to welcome new faces and get to know new acquaintances. You could be meeting a lifelong friend or valuable contact. You’ll function better working with a group than on your own.

VIRGO Aug. 23 - Sept. 22

A dog’s bark may be worse than its bite. Don’t allow someone’s gruff outward manner to scare you off, as you will get along just fine after the ice is broken. Mold opinions on your own rather than being influenced by what others say.

LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22

Keep emotions in check. A bad situation could become worse if you lose your cool, but it will quickly blow over if you just stay calm. Take criticism to heart as something to learn from rather than as a personal attack.

SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21

Gather your resources. Don’t take action, but prepare for your move by making plans and setting things in place. Pay careful attention to finances, to catch errors before they become a problem.

SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21

Be transparent. Remain open and honest with all whom you deal with and no one will have any reason to cast suspicions in your direction. A loved one may not be completely on board with your latest plans, so talk things over.

CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19

Look at the bigger picture. Don’t allow anger to so cloud your vision that you miss all the positive things that are going on. A friend may have something to discuss with you that could prove both enlightening and insightful.

AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18

Don’t sell yourself short. The only one who can stop you from achieving your goals is you and the doubts that you have about yourself. Keep conversations light and friendly, as deeper subjects could provoke a debate.

PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20

Take the high road. No one may notice if you take advantage of a situation, but you should first ask yourself if it’s worth it. Don’t take criticism too seriously. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, even when they are wrong.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

Your friendly smile easily attracts people into your social circle as the next three to four weeks unfold. Early August might be a great time for a fun-filled vacation or to take some weekend trips to explore inspiring sights. In late August your business sense is enhanced, so this could be a good time to make major purchases or to reevaluate investments. Achieving your ambitions may become your main motivation in September and October. However, it will be necessary to follow the rules and earn every penny through hard work and effort. Don’t burn bridges or break off from key relationships in December. Wait until January, when your wisdom is in full force, to make crucial decisions and changes.