ARIES (March 21-April 19): Good taste is on the upswing, so this can be a good time to focus on buying things for your home or closet. Don’t get carried away by passing trends but stick to traditional classics.

TAURUS(April 20-May 20): Play the part of a diplomat and deliver good deeds. Loved ones are more than willing to accept a gift and an apology. Direct your energies into productive activities rather than daydreaming.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are never too old to learn new tricks. Interesting conversations might broaden your social circle but could also offer you an education in a progressive and fascinating subject.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Anticipate the needs of others. You are ready, able and willing to fulfill their wishes or provide support. Someone you love may be unpredictable and need your steadying influence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Discus your dreams and desires with friends, as their input can help you find a way to bring ideas into focus. Be yourself, rather than a mere reflection of what others want you to be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make concessions without making a stand. You can give in without giving way. Although you would like to follow up on a passing fancy it is better to follow through on promises.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You are wiser than usual when making plans for financial stability. If you ask for advice, then follow it. Understanding and compassion can restore a relationship that has grown stale.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your longrange planning skills are better than usual. No one can pull the wool over your eyes in a business transaction when you have a clear picture of the consequences of an action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No one promised you a rose garden. Even when faced with unexpected bills and expenses you can juggle the budget adeptly. Focus on making your home a happy haven.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are at your best when you are steady and ready. You may be tempted to act before you think, especially when challenged by others who dare you to do something unusual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Do the right thing even if you feel the sting. If you face difficulties it’s not necessarily because you are doing something wrong, but because you are trying to do something right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Be true to yourself. Other people have recently been able to exert undue influence upon your opinions. It is time to get back in touch with your own idealism and personal philosophy.

IF JULY 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your shrewdness about money and business is at a peak through the upcoming two to three weeks. You are too gullible for your own good during August and may get entangled in a relationship that is not what it seems. Focus on making wise personal decisions that affect your future and launching your most crucial plans in early October. Your good judgment and good luck in the first part of October can fool you into thinking you are invincible. Your financial strategies, however, can be at odds with what is important. It is best to wait until January to make a key business proposal, investment or job change.