KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Hair-trigger situations must be dealt with calmly. Keep anger and curt words to yourself so that potential problems can be averted altogether or handled peacefully. A business-like approach will work well today.
TAURUS: (April 21
to May 21)
You are almost at a crossroads and must discern what is meaningful and what is irrelevant in your life. There is no need for urgent change but being prepared could prove invaluable when the time comes.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Attend to matters personally and a clearer picture should emerge. Knowing what is required or where you stand means you don't have to engage in lengthy discussions. Only first-hand information can be trusted.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Objectivity is the key to successful negotiations. The variety of different desires and needs must be considered before a one-size-fits-all solution can be found. Try to keep talks informal and avoid emotional rhetoric.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Playing the waiting game is beneficial in the long term. An area of life is due for a comprehensive review but before that inevitable breakthrough occurs, patience and planning is needed. Keep a cool head.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
The more open-handed you are with others, the greater your rewards will be. You cannot underestimate the difference you make by going that extra mile. It is also true that what goes around comes around.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
People who meddle in your affairs might mean well but are annoying. Gently lay down the law and be firm about what invasion of privacy means to you. Highlight the positives in conversations and downplay the negatives.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Your quest towards self-improvement continues. Feeling more comfortable in your own skin might have taken effort but the rewards far outweigh the cost. Results are reflected in your newfound poise and social skills.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Factor unexpected delays into your schedule and remain flexible. Laidback energy makes it difficult to depend on other people or outside influences and a contingency plans is essential. Results trickle in but add up.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
When you mix with melodramatic people you take on some of their characteristics. And while this might be initially exhilarating it quickly becomes tiresome. The middle ground is more suitable for your pragmatic personality.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Refuse to take the bait when others attempt to lure you in. The more you ignore taunts, the quicker someone will tire of playing silly games. Also, stick to your guns when matters of principle arise.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Your sense of purpose is intensified and goals no longer appear unattainable. Certain commitments could prove difficult to keep but tenacity is the path to success. You could be classified as the zodiac's star attraction.
YOUR DAY
Appearances count and style wins out over substance. Polish up your image, appearance or presentation, as coming first requires more than mental skill today. Creature comforts also rate high on the list of personal priorities.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Self-belief might be shaky but nothing rocks your resolve. Present a confident face to the world and remember that life this year is all about perception. If others have faith, they will support your efforts.
