ARIES (March 21-April 19): Old problems may rear their ugly heads, but you can’t tamp them down by playing whack-a-mole. It isn’t a good time to start important projects; however you may be inspired with ideas for the future.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t let your heart rule your head or vice versa. There is a tendency to go overboard and exaggerate abilities. This is a good time to scrutinize past problems and get organized so you can be more efficient in the future.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bring a joke. People are receptive to bits of whimsy and may welcome a pleasant break from routine. Put your brain cells to work and concentrate on upgrading your public image or improving your financial planning.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Adversity reveals character. It isn’t how you handle the easy things but how you handle the tough things that counts. Promises and pledges might not be kept, although the desire to make them was sincere.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Buckle down to please the boss. Ambitions may be important, but you can’t help but bubble over with good cheer if anyone else is within chatting distance. Your fun-loving side needs companionship tonight.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not win if your competitive streak has worn thin. You may err on the side of optimism when you make important decisions about a job, the workplace or a coworker. Friends may not appreciate business talk.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The surface doesn’t always reflect the depth. Opportunities to take charge of a significant financial deal could appear. A mildly attractive offer may lead to much bigger and better things in the future.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your perceptiveness is better than usual so go ahead and make promises and plans. Agreements and contracts made now should run smoothly. You may go overboard to please a loved one or family member.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Wield a funny bone. You can expect to get a big laugh from a humorous story. However, you may go to extremes. Tame the urge to tell outrageous “fish tales” and don’t take the good will of others for granted.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Face up to responsibilities and be totally upfront about your errors and mistakes. Every charity in town seems to have your name on its list but it might pay to be choosy about making donations or contributions.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be constructive, not destructive. If you pound your head against the wall you will end up with is a hole in the wall. Be patient and wise enough to wait out a briefly unpleasant situation without making matters worse.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stay focused on the essential elements. You needn’t abandon security when opportunity knocks. An opportunity only needs faith but building security requires determination and unrelenting work.
IF AUGUST 16 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Focusing on friendships will be more beneficial than fantasies during the next two to three weeks. You may mistake a friend for a potential romantic hookup or be distracted by get-rich schemes.
