HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN

Dec 22-Jan 19 Nobody can win if the game is over. Outside circumstances may offer an avenue forward even when a stalemate seems to exist. Gather useful input from a variety of your best contacts and objective sources.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20-Feb 18 Financial dreams may begin to come true. This might be a good time to plant an idea that grows into something that will fatten your wallet. Someone might put in a good word for you at the workplace.

PISCES

Feb 19-Mar 20 You will never get stale if you keep your mind open and your outlook fresh. The best way to absorb knowledge is to welcome new ideas and to remain curious. Focus on communicating with others.

ARIES

Mar 21-Apr 19 Shift your focus to achieving goals and make your future brighter. You will still be able to spend time with other people, but without the pressing need to make a permanent commitment to one person or one ideology.

TAURUS

Apr 20-May 20 It’s possible to work smarter and become more productive. Some thoughtful organisation can be the difference between working late and getting home in time for dinner. Make good use of your knowledge and ingenuity.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20 Use your head. You can take an imaginative idea and turn it into a useful project. Be willing to speak out on subjects close to your heart since some people may need to hear what you have to say.

CANCER

June 21-July 22 You may be called upon to act as an adviser or mentor to someone who’s emotionally in need. Use your excellent personal skills and a practical approach to deal with people who are looking for a lifeline.

LEO

July 23-Aug 22 If people doubted your abilities, it may be high time to take steps to show them what you’ve got. You can use a commonsense approach to tackle problems, although you might not receive recognition right away.

VIRGO

Aug 23-Sept 22 Knowing what you do not know can be the key to winning the day. Accept that no one has all the answers all the time. A partner can offer realistic solutions to your problems and clear up nagging inconsistencies.

LIBRA

Sept 23-Oct 22 You might get dizzy when there’s too much spin to deal with. Someone may put a slant on the truth. It’s great to be imaginative, but keep your feet on the ground and be strictly factual when speaking with others.

SCORPIO

Oct 23-Nov 21 Be clear, concise and above board when dealing with partners and loved ones. Both within yourself and with others, don’t substitute wishful thinking for facts and figures. A business idea may need more time to gel.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22-Dec 21 A rainbow or ray of sunshine can appear even when the sky looks grey. The conditions that prevented you from joining a group or making a firm financial commitment may begin to resolve themselves.

If today is your birthday:

You’ll seem friendlier to others as the next two to three weeks unfold, so you can attract new contacts and perhaps a new circle of friends. Your business sense is enhanced, so early August is a good time to make sensible financial decisions. Toe the line in late August and September, when ambitions take precedence. To avoid problems, stick to the rules and avoid making unnecessary or critical changes. September brings inspiring ideas that you can apply to insightful financial planning. Your judgment and luck improve greatly in October, when an opportunity for advancement may appear. Obligations might burden you while working diligently to achieve a lifelong ambition in December. You can make the grade by exercising self-discipline and taking pains to be highly organised.