HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19

There’s such a thing as a sore winner too. Avoid gloating or trying to rub someone’s face in their defeat as you will quickly lose any ground that you’ve gained. Be considerate and thoughtful.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18

Know who your friends are. You may be riding high on a wave of popularity but not all those who’ve jumped on your surfboard have your best interests at heart. Save important decisions for tomorrow.

PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20

Don’t take criticism as a personal attack as someone may be trying to help you rather than hurt you. Look at things objectively and don’t let emotions come into play.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 19

You may find it a tough task to subvert the consensus, so you may want to attempt to be more agreeable for now. Saying nothing may be better than revealing your true feelings.

TAURUS Apr 20-May 20

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Avoid confrontations by steering clear of those you know will get under your skin. A close friend will have your back in the pinch.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

Never a dull moment. It may fall to you to play mediator in someone else’s dispute or else you may not find a moment’s peace. You can provide sound wisdom even to those who act like children.

CANCER June 21-July 22

Come as you are. There’s no need to put on airs or a false front to impress someone as just being yourself will be more than enough to put you over. Pay heed to your doubts when it comes to financial matters.

LEO July 23-Aug 22

Maintain a low profile. You may find it better to stay out of the spotlight as others may be overly critical or hostile out of mere spite. Give a loved one their space as they may be focused on personal matters.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22

See the world as it really is rather than how you want it to be. It may be time to become well-versed in reality. Put illusions you’ve had in the past to rest. A friend may lend a sympathetic ear.

LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22

Take off the rose-coloured glasses. You may be so enamoured with someone that you fail to notice that the relationship is becoming more one-sided than you think. A heartfelt conversation could help clear the air.

SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21

Patience is a virtue. Leave well enough alone and don’t press matters as you are on the brink of reaping big dividends for all your hard work. Don’t allow minor setbacks to thwart your confidence.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21

Conventional wisdom may not help. If you are having trouble finding the answer, perhaps you should start asking different questions. A different perspective could shed some light on things.

If today is your birthday:

Use your street smarts to make unbeatable business decisions and career changes as the next six weeks unfold. Your popularity hits record heights so you may meet Mr or Ms Right or you can successfully interview for a new job. Throughout August and September, you may meet unusual people and have a chance to make public appearances. Although you may lack the best sense when it comes to handling finances, accept an offer, advice or a proposal that arrives in during November and your life will become a bed of roses. You may be restless to make changes in January but hold off and wait until March when changes will run more smoothly.