YOUR STARS

(MONDAY, 22 AUGUST 2016)

ARIES (March 21-April 20) – You will have greater freedom of action and should try to avoid circumscribing it. There will be some unanticipated difficulties but with attention and perseverance, you will be able to deal with them. The better influences will help you to come to the right decision. TAURUS (April 21-May 20) – If you disagree with a colleague, do not hesitate to say so. However, try to do so in manner that is not offensive. Even if you worry about the decisions you will have to make soon, do keep calm and show self-confidence to avoid mistakes. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Do not allow yourself to be drawn into a prolonged argument especially with a close family member. Things may not proceed just as you would like them to. However, if you do not try to use force, you will make some headway. CANCER (June 21-July 20) – Your best interests are best served by first attending to the interests of those close to you. Work will be plentiful and it would help you to include some periods of rest and relaxation so that you get away from all the worry. LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) – There is no harm in trying a bit of bluffs but always allow for the possibility that it will be called. The possible solution to a problem is rather unpalatable but unfortunately there is no better alternative at present. Try to exert more willpower if you want to avoid falling behind today. VIRGO (Aug 21-Sept. 22) – Being able to cut down in one area will give you more scope in another and more discretion will enable you to discern what is of true importance. A friend will draw your attention on something you had not thought of but when deciding what to do you are on your own. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Do not proceed until you have cleared up your doubts – try it and see if it is the right approach just now. Go out of your way to understand the history of an idea and you will be surprised at how fascinating it is. If you make a real effort and try to persuade people, something important will result. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) – There is a tendency to underrate the problems ahead of you, but you will be able to allow for this trend. Travel by all means but remember that most times you cannot leave your problems behind. There is nothing to be gained by hesitating once you have come to a decision. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) – You will encounter some difficulties in your private life but if you keep calm, you will be able to deal with them. Listen to what others are saying as closely as you would wish them to listen to you. You are liable to make a mistake or two; instead of cursing do your best to prevent them from recurring. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) – Try to ensure that you have a clear idea of what you want to do, as well as the means on how to have it done. Make yourself perfectly clear when discussing something highly technical. If you begin to doubt the wisdom of a recent decision you have made, then think again. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – If you are presently scoping the job market, consider your friends and relatives who might have the right connections and correspondingly initiate better opportunities for you. The less selfish you are the less you will have on your conscience. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Avoid dominating any conversation; instead listen closely to what others are saying. You will be late for what looked like a good opportunity. That is just as well, however, it could have had bad results. By standing up for your principle, you will also be able to save yourself a lot of future problems.