ARIES (March 21-April 19): Public appearances might cause hidden boredom. Stifle a yawn at a formal gathering. A budding friendship might be on your mind, but you must attend to your family’s needs first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Puzzles require your patience. Use all the resources at your disposal to find the answer to a question. You may need to dig deep to get to the root of a relationship stalemate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t throw good money after bad. A temporary situation could put you between a rock and hard place where financial decisions are concerned. Wait to act or to strike a bargain.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fierce competition might be in the cards. You may find yourself pitted against a worthy opponent. If you play by the rules you won’t worry that someone will have an unfair advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): He who hesitates is shrewd. Avoid making important decisions about money, career, or business. You may be too pushy about getting your way, so a bothersome mistake could be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Get all your ducks in a row. When you are down to the wire you will nose out the competition by being well prepared. Tackle any project that requires precision and an eye for detail.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Patience is a virtue. With money matters it is best to wait out a brief flurry of celestial turbulence before deciding one way or the other. The answer to a dilemma will be clear by tomorrow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your tolerant attitudes will be seen in a favorable light. You can ask for favors or cooperation but don’t make promises or sign important business papers as there may be control issues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): This is not the best time to negotiate, make a business decision, or investment. It will be much easier to make a profit and bypass roadblocks if you wait a few more days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no need for greed. Your passion for material success could put you at odds with someone. Focus on keeping your current projects going rather than starting something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t jump to conclusions. Minor emergencies or surprises can distract you from the facts. Adjust to your partner’s needs with good grace but do not finalize a business transaction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put business ideas on the back burner. Social activities may prove disappointing because they require too much tact and diplomacy. This is a good time to discuss key issues with a partner.

IF JULY 10 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: During the next four to six weeks your wishful thinking hits a high note, so a new romance or investment could distract you from what is truly important.