HOROSCOPE

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 19

Don’t beat yourself up over a silly mistake. Learn everything possible from the experience and do your best to fix it. Any projects you have not already completed should remain on the drawing board until next week.

AQUARIUS Jan 20-Feb 18

Do the right thing and your conscience will remain clear. Polite smiles on the surface may mask ulterior motives or someone’s lack of confidence. This is not a good time to make a decision about someone’s character.

PISCES Feb 19-Mar 20

Focus on getting your job done and consider your personal interests on your own time. There is no reason to be hesitant about expressing your desires. Anyone worth partnering up with could be easy to reach.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 19

Get the scoop you can. Learn all you can about something new before you use it, and make crucial assessments while you have facts and figures at your fingertips. Don’t let info get buried until you’re sure you won’t need it.

TAURUS Apr 20-May 20

Get it all down to keep. Dreams and inspiring ideas you may have can disappear into thin air unless you capture them in the moment. Maintain a sense of humour if you and partner have a brief difference of opinion.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

Short trips with friends or running errands with loved ones can provide an uplifting escape from some emotional confusion. You may receive some assurances that may not be a reliable gauge of how an agreement will pan out.

CANCER June 21-July 22

Someone might hide their true nature due to excessive caution, and it’s possible that beneath a cold and reserved surface you’ll find a very kind heart. Consider asking a friend for a favour or to help you out of a jam.

LEO July 23-Aug 22

Your Achilles heel is exposed when you are running at the front of the pack. Do what you can to identify and protect your vulnerabilities. Some people you associate with may not be as kindhearted as they seem.

VIRGO Aug 23-Sept 22

Be honest, no matter how tempting the alternative. Trying to hide an error at the workplace could cause some headaches. Focus on being more understanding and cooperative even if other people are not being aboveboard.

LIBRA Sept 23-Oct 22

Wait to set the wheels in motion. You may fantasise about going ahead with a creative project but should complete a viable outline before you proceed. You could feel foolish if you went ahead without more details.

SCORPIO Oct 23-Nov 21

Play by the rules and treat others as you want to be treated. Though you could profit from someone’s error, these things always backfire. A little self-confidence is all that you need to overcome any obstacle that blocks your way. SAGITTARIUS Nov 22-Dec 21 No one is expected to be the fount of all knowledge and you can ask if you don’t know. Do not be embarrassed by a gap in your education. Instead, do the homework to fill the gap with new information.

If today is your birthday:

You may enjoy a robust social life and new friends during the next four to six weeks. In late June and early July your expectations may be too high, and you are prone to being overly accepting, so avoid new romantic entanglements and investments. The second half of July is a good time to focus on moneymaking and business strategies while you are more grounded. Be confident during the first half of August when you can receive the answer to your prayers. This is a time to pay close attention to the sound of opportunity banging on your door. People who are particularly good for you may enter your life and you may successfully implement plans that will brighten your future. In September, your tactics may backfire so steer clear of new businesses and investments. In late October, a new romance or vacation might offer an opportunity for fun.