The Independent on Saturday

VITAL SIGNS

- BY WILLIAM SMITH

ARIES: Mar 21 – Apr 21

Be wary concerning money matters; leave speculatio­n alone and reduce expenses.You will probably lose if you mix finance with friendship. If you really must take risks with money, be sure that you are working to a mathematic­al system.

TAURUS: Apr 21 – May 21

Be sure to get all the facts straight before setting off on your next project or assignment otherwise you will be tripped up by lack of sufficient knowledge well before you reach the midway mark. Plan well in advance, to avert later problems.

GEMINI: May 21 – Jun 22

Family shackles may stop you from fulfilling a private goal; and as you will not accept either criticism or restraint, a noisy argument seems to be unavoidabl­e.Your dispositio­n could become quite bitter, at least until you can get your way.

CANCER: Jun 22 – Jul 23

It is foolish to go against the grain. Bear that credo in mind because it may be your saving grace. Do not attempt the unrealisti­c. Stick to safe and sound pursuits. Be satisfied with average progress.You must await new developmen­ts.

LEO: Jul 23 – Aug 24

Trouble arises in your work zone, where flare-ups could make you quake. Try to avoid obvious mischief-makers, stick to what you must do and do it properly so that you cannot be implicated in any uproar.

VIRGO: Aug 24 – Sep 23

Someone is looking for greater commitment than you are willing to give. Do not lead this person on, even in the slightest manner, but rather be honest about your feelings. Otherwise, you will have an emotional situation on your hands.

LIBRA: Sep 23 – Oct 23

An issue that you have struggled with for some while should come to a head at this point, and may lead to a notable change in the pattern of your life. New conditions may be hard to accept, and scant reward is indicated for your effort.

SCORPIO: Oct 23 – Nov 23

Do not allow common sense to be obscured by jealousy or anxiety. Others may currently be faring better than you, but your turn will come around so do not allow fear to grip you. Panic could cause you to make faulty judgements.

SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 – Dec 22

Anticipate a difficult period in which victory will not come to you without a diligent effort, increased self-discipline and a fair bit of selfdenial.You have to put it altogether in a manner that enables you to overcome obstacles.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22 – Jan 21

A misunderst­anding could unsettle a friendship that you treasure. It might be a case of you and the other person having entirely separate agendas, and each one might accuse the other of being inconsider­ate. Compromise is recommende­d.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21 – Feb 20

A period in which you must make some personal sacrifices so as to square your debt with providence. A lot hinges on how you think and act at this time.You may have very little influence until you get in tune with the heavenly power.

PISCES: Feb 20 – Mar 21

Moderation is strongly recommende­d for a while. Do everything on a small scale and an economic basis. Do not look for favours as they could prove to be quite costly in the long run. You could lose by being overly ambitious at this time.

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