HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 19 Perseverance will keep you going. Unexpected financial demands might put you on edge, but if you plough through the red tape you will come out on the other side stronger and more secure than ever.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20-Feb 18 Control your ingenuity. You may have a great idea or technological expertise that is ignored. A sound, sensible approach to your position can put the authority others have over your in proper perspective.

PISCES

Feb 19-Mar 20 Patch things up before they fall apart. The proverbial stitch in time really works. Offer an apology while the time is right before a misunderstanding gets out of hand. Choose to do what is best for your future.

ARIES

Mar 21-Apr 19 New friends could inspire you to try something new. Remain cautious as this may be exciting and refreshing but also expensive and risky. It might be difficult to maintain a savings plan unless you exercise self-discipline.

TAURUS

Apr 20-May 20 Ask for a rain check and then perform a reality check. You may not have all the facts or be misled by your own wishful thinking. You would be wise to delay or defer important decisions, discussions or meetings.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 Speak to your dreams and possibilities. This could be a good time to develop ideas and a more ambitious vision of the future hand in hand with a partner or loved one. Some of your fantasies, however, may be unrealistic.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 Remain sensitive to a situation shift. Some people won’t want to hear the truth because they don’t want to have their illusions shattered. You might not be realistic about your financial, career or job status.

LEO

July 23-Aug 22 Your enthusiasm may brim over. If someone or something blocks the way forward it might be a signal that you should wait to implement your plans. Keep your opinions and criticisms to yourself to avoid misunderstandings.

VIRGO

Aug 23-Sept 22 Some people who are momentarily dazzled by your skills and attractions may quickly fade from view. However, it is possible that one person you meet will become a lifelong friend.

LIBRA

Sept 23-Oct 22 Sacrifice your sensitivities to save the day. You could have grandiose ideas or a loose grasp of the facts. It could be best to give up on an idea or put it on the back burner until things have settled down.

SCORPIO

Oct 23-Nov 21 Have faith when relationships or situations are in a state of bewildering flux. Many people think they have definitive solutions, but these could be based on limited experience. Take suggestions with a grain of salt.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22-Dec 21 Your romantic nature yearns for something above and beyond the ordinary. Your unrealistic expectations may blind you to the faults of others or the drawbacks of plans.

If today is your birthday:

Your shrewdness can make you a top contender in the business world during the next six weeks. This is a good time to make major purchases of appliances or office equipment and tools. Avoid making significant business or financial decisions in late September because your judgement may be clouded by wishful thinking. You might be slightly down in the dumps in November, so this is not the best time to make changes or launch key initiatives. However, an opportunity or offer can bring a smile to your face in December and the problems you have been worried about will very likely be solved. That is a great time for a romantic fling, a vacation or to put key plans into motion.