YOUR STARS

(FRIDAY, 4 AUGUST 2017)

ARIES (March 21-April 20) – You will be rather apprehensive about the outcome of a phone conversation. Delay it no longer, the sooner you know the response, the better. Seek to build on what has proven to be a success in the past. Strive a little harder but do not set yourself impossible goals. TAURUS (April 21-May 20) – You would do well to try and finish one thing before commencing upon another. You will have as much freedom of choice as you would like. Try to choose that alternative which leaves you the most room for maneuvers. Do not attempt to do more than you have time and energy for. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – There is often a lot to be said for compromise, but only where this does not involve abandoning your principles. Seek to get to know more about those you work with and do try to stay in good terms with them even if that means making a few concessions on your part. CANCER (June 21-July 20) – A change of scene will do you good, but make thorough preparations, no waiting until the last minute. Try a new approach and you will be able to deal with a problem that has proven intractable. You will feel in top form but do not let yourself become too flamboyant. LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) – Where the profit is high but the risk is even higher is not a good place for you to invest. Do try to avoid waste but remember that sacrificing quality for cheapness can also be wasteful. Do all you can to ensue you build on firm foundations. VIRGO (Aug 21-Sept. 22) – You will tend to be a little anxious and should do all you can to relax. Avoid thinking that you are cleverer than all others. It is far better if instead you assume that they are at least as clever as you. Do not hesitate to try out a new technique, but do evaluate it before adopting it. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – You will not know exactly what to do in the present situation and you would do well to ‘hold your horses’ for just a while. Do not take a friendship for granted; always play your part in encouraging and fostering it. Do not take advantage of a friend especially where finances are concerned. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) – Try to reassure yourself instead of being anxious about something that is unlikely to happen. Take steps to prevent yourself from mistaking being sentimental with your true feelings. Do not try to do by force what cannot be done by cooperation and mutual consent. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) – Your kindness and lack of resentment will be appreciated to a far greater degree than it appears to be the case. Friendship may not be quite as intimate as love, but there is nothing wrong with a friendship that is not clearly distinct from love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) – You will be able to make some changes that seem to be for the better but do examine them carefully before you finally initiate them. If you ask less from others and more from yourself, you will be less disappointed. Do not take any needless risks and do not place too much reliance on luck. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Try to take your mind off work today. Instead attend to personal and family matters. There are some complications within your family but if you deal with them promptly, no harm will be done. Just remember to follow the dictates of reason and they will not lead you astray. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – You should avoid becoming too nostalgic about a childhood recollection you will unexpectedly remember. There is a tap in the offing and you will have to use all your commonsense to avoid falling into it. Give in on matters that are not that important to you and insist on those that are.