ARIES (March 21-April 19): Commitment to achieving an ambition may be hard to maintain when outside influences throw a wrench in your plans.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t bother to be a rebel without a cause; have a cause. You can adjust to quickly changing scenarios. Cherry pick innovative ideas along the way and surprise others with a refreshing change of perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You will beam if you are a member of a team. You will find it easy to gather cooperation at the workplace. Commit to a united effort.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Someone’s astute observations can give you a clue that will improve your personal situation. Pay attention to well-meant words of wisdom. Even perfect strangers will feel comfortable sharing intimate secrets with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Cut the mustard. You have the necessary drive to start new projects and follow ideas through to a successful conclusion. It might be necessary to show coworkers you can be accurate and careful about the details.

VIRGO(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your strength lies in your shrewd touch with financial matters. You can cash in on someone’s recent change of heart. This is a good time to review your creative efforts and add touches to make it absolutely perfect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Impressive changes you have contemplated can be implemented now to your financial advantage. You are a bit wiser than usual about handling your piggy bank and even more so if you listen to good advice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An endless well of enthusiasm will help you conquer any problem. Impress others with your objectivity and inner serenity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will benefit by gathering knowledge from a wide variety of sources and having private talks with family members. Important contacts may give you a leg up to climb a bit higher on the ladder of success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your mind is powerfully concise, so you can delve deeply into the facts. You may not be in the mood for lighthearted chitchat or social events if you acutely feel the burden of personal obligations and responsibilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can’t solve a problem unless you ask all the right questions. Don’t be bashful about being inquisitive. Having a set of friends or activities in common might bind you to a romantic prospect more closely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It isn’t necessary to depend upon the luck of the draw. Talent lies not in what cards you were dealt, but in playing a hand well. Tranquil evening hours spent with a loved one can recharge your spiritual batteries.

IF AUGUST 14 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: The upcoming three to four weeks offers you new perspectives and insights although you could be distracted from what you should be doing. Embrace opportunities to make permanent improvements in your life in September when you feel lucky and good fortune can come your way.