HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 19 Hard work can pay off. Keep your nose to the grindstone and don’t be distracted by a phone call. New friends or romantic attachments can prove costly and emotionally draining.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20-Feb 18 Spend sensibly. Purchase things of taste and discrimination and appreciate items of lasting value. At the same time, don’t spend money that should be kept in reserve for pending obligations.

PISCES

Feb 19-Mar 20 Business first. Take care of necessities early in the day. This will allow you time to enjoy tender twosomes in the evening. A relationship could arrive at a satisfactory conclusion.

ARIES

Mar 21-Apr 19 Extra competition may get the heart racing and palms sweaty but that doesn’t mean a new friend is destined to become a new romantic partner. Don’t gamble with your heart or your cash.

TAURUS

Apr 20-May 20 Time is one commodity that can’t be replaced once wasted. Friends or co-workers may distract you with silly ideas. Don’t neglect deadlines or commitments to play flirtatious games.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 If caught between a rock and a hard place it is always best to wait for help. Struggling with pros and cons all on your own may drain your energy. Ask a good friend for sound advice.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 Love the lyrical. The poet within may be yearning to escape but might be stifled by conventions. Take every opportunity to contemplate something beautiful and delightful in the world.

LEO

July 23-Aug 22 You might be the star of your own drama. It will be easy for you to rise above the ordinary. Your enthusiasms may be centred on helping your closest friends or your favourite partner.

VIRGO

Aug 23-Sept 22 Keep your eye on the bank account. The money you waste on this and that throughout the day might add up quickly. Take advantage of spur of the moment affectionate moments at home.

LIBRA

Sept 23-Oct 22 A flirtation can light up a realm of possibilities. You may be feeling your amorous oats but will most likely only find real contentment with the tried and true. Focus on work, not love.

SCORPIO

Oct 23-Nov 21 Be businesslike and shrewd, but with a conscience. The more generous you are, the more likely you will enjoy the outcome. Go ahead; make a promise or put your heart on the line.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22-Dec 21 A new friendship may quickly spring a leak and sink. Head for a safe harbour of family where you are firmly anchored. Performing familiar duties may show others that you are true blue.

If today is your birthday: Life is rather calm and predictable throughout the next six to eight weeks. Because you may be immersed in dull routines you might escape into wishful thinking and should steer clear of starting anything new. During April you can break away from anything that has held you back and enjoy success in something dear to your heart. Late April is a good time to re-evaluate your financial situation and to put plans into motion that will add to your bottom line. By July your ambitions will be stirred but this is a very poor time to enter into partnerships or to sign financial agreements. Wait until November when your negotiation skills are at a peak to make a major purchase or other investments.