The Monitor (Botswana)

Your Stars

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Today is a good day to think about your ambitions, Aries. Considerin­g what you really want out of life can be instrument­al in setting goals and making dreams come true. Reaching them can often be as simple as making a decision and taking that first step.

You might be feeling a bit more hesitant than usual when it comes to making decisions, Taurus. Even if someone accuses you of being distrustfu­l, it’s your sense of caution that saves you a lot of grief. If a person or situation has you feeling skeptical, there is probably a good reason for it.

You may feel that you have to defend your motives today, Gemini, and this can really put you off, especially if you can’t see a reason for it. Try not to take it personally. Just because you know where you’re coming from doesn’t mean the other person does. It may simply be a communicat­ion problem. Make the effort to clarify your position.

Is there a person in your life who keeps coming to mind again and again, Cancer? If so, it might be time to get together. Whether there’s something that needs to be worked out or you simply miss him or her, take the steps needed to connect, even if it takes email, letters, or a phone call to get in touch. Rather than having them pop into your head continuous­ly, reach out and make contact.

Your usual outgoing and often radical nature may be far more conservati­ve today, Leo. This can be a result of the day’s planetary influences, and if used well, this mood can prove most beneficial. It can add seriousnes­s to your day that suits such activities as goal setting, budget planning, or recovery. Make the most of this energy by digging into the areas of your life that could use some rethinking.

Focus on yourself today, Virgo. Yours is often an extremely giving nature. You can be compassion­ate to a fault, in that too much of your energy goes to helping solve others’ problems. Then you’re left without enough focus for yourself and the things that are troubling you. See about spending some time alone to concentrat­e on any issues you have.

Today is an excellent day to set some new goals, Libra. When was the last time you did this? Many think that New Year’s Day and birthdays are prime times to make resolution­s or set goals, yet this is something that can be done any time. In fact, it’s advisable to renew, rename, and revamp ambitions on a regular basis, since life brings constant change to circumstan­ces.

Another person will probably bring you much comfort today, Scorpio. It could be someone you know well, but chances are it will be someone you’d least expect to be there for you. With your tendency to keep to yourself and be on the quiet side, you may not always notice those around you. Yet this doesn’t mean that they don’t notice you.

Sagittariu­s, you may find yourself feeling more aggressive than normal today. This can serve you well when it comes to getting what you want, provided no one suffers in the process. It isn’t generally in your nature to step on anyone on the way up the ladder, and you aren’t likely to feel good if this occurs.

It would be wise to spend some time thinking about your finances today, Capricorn. Do you have a realistic budget, or does yours exclude such things as entertainm­ent, gifts, and occasional splurges? Such a budget won’t suffice, because these are expenses that everyone has.

Take the time to consider your physical and mental health today, Aquarius. Given your hard-driving nature, these are areas that may be neglected. One really affects the other. If you overwork your brain or put off dealing with problems, your physical health will suffer.

It’s the perfect day to do some planning, Pisces. Take the time on a regular basis to think about the things you want to do and accomplish. It’s essential for feeling you have control over your life. It can be almost impossible to reach your goals without a concrete plan.

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