Horoscopes

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Avoid making waves unless you are an expert on a surfboard. Traditions can buoy you up when the sea of life is turbulent. This is not a good time to make promises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your creative ideas could be inspiring to a partner. You might be forced into contact with people overly concerned with security and appearances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Although this is not an advantageous time to start something new, you can easily handle problems that occur with something already in process.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Distractions can sidetrack you from worthy objectives if you let them. Making a change today can wipe out previous progress and put you back on the forty-yard line.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you have the ability to influence the direction and duration of a project, it is necessary to be concerned about the welfare of others as well as yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It is to your advantage that others may only see what they want to see. Appear friendly but don’t make crucial decisions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Neutrality is the best defense against squabbles and misunderstandings. Remain on friendly terms with opponents, but don’t act on a dare or accept a challenge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A competitive situation might cause you aggravations if you follow up on a passing temptation. A loved one might be slightly out of sorts or overly picky about purchases.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The grindstone can grind to a halt. Accepting an offer or investing your money might cause endless complications. Take some more time to reconsider a major outlay of cash and currency.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The ambition to make good in the material world may occupy your mind and time. A helpful opportunity however could tempt you to take a different direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you want to earn recognition you can’t fight the rules. It is easy to fall into the trap of resenting others who point out places where you failed to color within the lines.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be tempted to make major expenditures just to prove to others that you have the ability to do so, but new credit card debt can prove difficult to repay.

IF JANUARY 17 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: In matters of affection you can have a good time with no strings attached as the next three to four weeks unfold.