Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may be wearing blinders. If you are focused on getting what you want you aren't likely to listen to reason.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):You might not enjoy social activities or outings because you feel you must be circumspect about every word that is uttered.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay adequate attention to financial matters and business strategies and you may find a diamond in the rough.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Looks can deceive. Do not be deluded by kind words and smiles or rudeness that makes you suspect a rip-off, as you may only see what you want to see.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Edge out the competition by being shrewd and aware of the trends. Learn as much as possible by studying the strategies of successful people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Walk a balance beam with the budget. You can spend on things that have value and worth without going overboard.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may be tempted to play the field or to explore "greener" pastures but ultimately you will realize happiness is in your own back yard.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Pay attention to those things that you know will reward your diligence and perseverance. You may need to swat away distractions like flies to keep your mind on work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The best offense is a good defense. If it doesn't make sense, don't spend your cents. Steer clear of high pressure salespeople.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to just blend into the crowd but do not pretend to be less than you really are. Show off your talents and let the world know what you can accomplish.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may briefly seem that a love connection has gone sour. It is possible that business has become more a drill than a thrill. This downward mood swing won't last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take great care with all decisions pertaining to your money. You could make a grievous error in your spending or investment choices that could have long-lasting ill effects.

IF MAY 24 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You like to be known as a shrewd negotiator so you will be happy to learn that you will have opportunities to prove your skills in the next one to two weeks.