ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Remain in a holding pattern. It is not a good time for starting anything new, so you may want to delay your latest project until next week. The lights are all green for romantic pursuits over the weekend.

TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): You’ll never learn anything unless you ask questions. The old routine won’t cut it as you are more interested in exploring the mysteries of life, the universe and everything. Share your philosophies.

GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Cut to the chase. You’ll only antagonize people if you try to butter them up for a sales pitch, just come right out and say what you want. Trying out a new look may not be as wellreceived as you would like.

CANCER (June 21- July 22): Don’t spend money you don’t have. It may be a long wait until next payday if you throw away your last dollars hanging out with friends for a few hours. Always remember that the best things in life are free.

LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Don’t let your guard down. Being overly agreeable with someone for expediency’s sake may result in obligations you have no intention of keeping. Stay focused on a task until the job is finished.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You won’t meet anybody if you stay home. Don’t resist chances to get out in public as you are likely to find interesting new people or be privy to valuable information. Explore new territory.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): Schedules are subject to change. Don’t read too much into it if a buddy must back out of an outing or a love interest must cancel a date. You may have more fun if you just play it by ear tonight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): You’ll never know until you try it. Go ahead and experiment with something new or different as you may be embarking upon a new hobby or passion. Give a family member your unwavering support.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Just because they ask doesn’t mean you have to tell. Someone who takes an unusual interest in your personal business may have been bitten by the love bug. Hold off on taking any action.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Look for the light at the end of the tunnel. A colleague or mentor may provide the piece of insight that helps you solve a difficult problem. Breaking from routine could make for an exciting evening.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Absorb everything around you. Gather all the information you can, and you can later determine what is valuable and what isn’t. Your determination may keep you working at a task until it is done.

PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): Battles are won or lost in the planning. Don’t take any action with a new project until you have a sound strategy in place. Use your sense of humor to break the ice with someone you want to know better.

IF JULY 27 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Competitiveness and combativeness can be traits to watch out for during the coming four to five weeks. It is admirable to stand up for your rights but don’t go overboard and offend someone.