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IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY
You feel you have something to prove, and maybe you do, but don't let that feeling take control of your life. If you spend too much time trying to impress other people over the coming year you may miss out on opportunities that would have suited you better.
ARIES (March 21 - April 20):
As Mercury, planet of communication, is going through one of its retrograde phases you would be wise to think before you speak, especially on the work front where colleagues and employers will not take kindly to criticism. Weigh your words carefully. Do they really have to be said?
TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):
You will get through chores, at home and at work, in record quick time today – and will make an excellent job of them too. You will also reach a decision about an offer you have been in two minds about taking. The decision is . . . wait a while.
GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):
Be very careful what you choose to believe today because the planets warn you will be more open than usual to negative propaganda. Anyone who tries to tell you that you must follow their lead is not to be trusted. Listen only to your own inner voice.
CANCER (June 22 - July 23):
Your powers of persuasion are usually very good but they may fail you over the next 24 hours. Chances are you are trying too hard to convince others that you know what you are talking about, and that makes them suspicious. Aim to be a little less forceful.
LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):
People in positions of power will say good things about you today but don't think you can rest on your laurels. Yes, you have gone up in their estimation, but now you have reached that level you must work even harder to stay there.
VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):
As Mercury, your ruler, is linked to luck planet Jupiter today you will get away with most things, but that is not an excuse to behave badly for the fun of it. People will respect you more if you respect them, so don't go over the top.
LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):
There is no reason to hold back: Give it all you've got and show the world what you are capable of. If you have been thinking about changing job or location now is the time to do something about it. Time to awaken that Libra spirit of adventure.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):
The only danger now is that in your hurry to get ahead you will forget that other people have feelings too. Be especially careful what you say to work colleagues today because if they feel you are being unfair they will soon turn against you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):
Anyone who disagrees with you over the next 24 hours is going to wish they had kept their opinions to themselves. Mercury, planet of communication, linked to Jupiter, your ruler, means you won't hesitate to point out their many faults and failings.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):
Don't wait for approval, just get on and do what has to be done and worry about the consequences later. When all is said and done it is results that count, so don't worry if your attitude upsets other people – they'll come round in the end.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):
You can afford to be optimistic and you can afford to take risks, so forget about the past and think only of the future. A money-making opportunity will come your way today or over the weekend. Don't waste time thinking about it – take action!
PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):
If you are told something of a privileged nature you must keep it to yourself. With Mercury, planet of communication, linked to Jupiter, planet of excess, there is a danger you will let slip information that was not yours to divulge. You won't be confided in again!
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