


TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You could make a mountain out of a molehill. If so, you are probably standing on shaky ground. Pile the firewood into neat stacks or iron all of the sheets. Put annoyances to work to your advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When you demonstrate confidence in someone else's abilities, he or she is more likely to prove you right. Naturally, the reverse is also true. Make a solid investment in a relationship by being supportive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don't start anything you can't finish. You might be sidetracked by a get-rich-quick scheme or be unable to see your own shortcomings. Focus on building up an aura of tranquility - and don't stir up controversy.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When the writing is on the wall, it is often considered graffiti. Get out the scrub brush and do your thing. Be meticulous when balancing the bankbook but chill out when alone with your favorite companion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Listen for that discouraging word that is seldom heard. You might be home, home on the range, but if you ask for someone else's opinion, you might not get the answer you want to hear under these stars.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, and the thorns will still prick as deeply. You could be tricked into doing something that you shouldn't do. Stick to your guns and set reasonable limits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don't let minor issues get under your skin. Since you will need every ounce of patience to get through the day, plan to stay home from parties. Work on the yard or get out the checkbook and balance it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One bad apple can spoil the whole bushel. It might be better to concentrate on building a friendship than on a love affair. If a friend suddenly leaves your life, it won't cut you to the core.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): No one is an island. Yet there may be times today when you would be happiest playing the part of Robinson Crusoe and getting away from it all. Arrange to take a walk or run an errand by yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If you were a bear, you would crawl in your den to hibernate. Enjoy the creature comforts of home and family where you can hide away from worldly problems. Fear of failure might block optimism.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use affirmations to affect a positive change. Stand in front of the mirror and tell yourself; "I can do it," "I am loved" or "I look great." It is likely that a few minutes of this will improve your outlook.

IF NOVEMBER 12 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: For the next four to six weeks, your street smarts shine and you could be singled out for special treatment. You are not only ambitious, but have vision, making you an almost unbeatable competitor in the business world. Because you might mistake a friend for a lover between December and March, don't make any romantic commitments until you have received opinions from trusted advisers in April or May. That is also a good time to accept opportunities that arise and to launch crucial plans for the future.

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