HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19 Duck for cover. It might be a better idea to escape from a difficult situation than to face it. Deflect arguments and take constructive steps to avoid confrontations or misunderstandings.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18 Posing as a paragon of patience will pay off. Make no changes, cause no ripples, and keep on working toward a goal. The good news you are waiting to hear is just around the corner. PISCES Feb 19-March 20 Keep the lines of communications open. You may feel threatened by questions that invade your privacy. You won’t want to make disclosures or admissions, but frankness could bring understanding. ARIES March 21-April 19 Your warmth and enthusiasm might backfire and cause a rift. You might be an excellent salesperson but someone might have second thoughts if you are too aggressive or competitive. TAURUS April 20-May 20 Those in close connection could be in a rush or somewhat rude or pushy. The long daylight hours of the summer solstice gives you more time to restore that loving feeling with a special someone. GEMINI May 21-June 20 You’re smarter than average when coordinating social affairs. Although you can charm others with your brilliant oratory it isn’t a good time to make a financial deal or business proposal. CANCER June 21-July 22 Starting a fight with someone might feel like wrestling a feather pillow. You won’t get far or feel victorious. Redirect your energy, anger and angst into constructive creative outlets. LEO July 23-Aug 22 You will be noticed for your networking skills. It is possible to form powerful connections through mutual financial matters. This might mean a new friendship or association with a social group. VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22 Security can be either an issue or an incentive. Certain little economies and corner cutting techniques might begin to pay off. Take pride in financial self-discipline and a savings plan. LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22 Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. Loved ones might not wish to be pinned down or backed into a corner. Make new connections out in the business world without spending cash. SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21 Rub your pennies together until they squeak but be generous towards loved ones. Avoid making major expenditures or key financial decisions. Romantic adventures may be satisfying. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 Tread water and refuse to sink to someone else’s level. The people you deal with could seem manipulative or controlling. The tides will turn by next week giving you more leverage.

If today is your birthday:

You could reach a milestone in your career, business or financial security during the upcoming five to six weeks. Your professionalism and astute observations make this a good time to focus on moneymaking and prestige. Friends may distract you from what is really important in September. One friend may become closer than expected. Wait until October to decide if this is a relationship you can take to a more romantic level. Be on the lookout for blessings that could permanently brighten your life in October. Have faith that whatever knocks on your door will create a beneficial situation and because you far-seeing and wise you will make the best choices.