YOUR STARS

(WEDNESDAY, 31 JANUARY 2018)

ARIES (March 21-April 20) – Do not make the mistake of judging entirely by first impression. Remember that laziness is not something that overtakes you suddenly; it does so gradually and must be fought against continuously. A friend will not agree fully with a plan of yours. Consider his objections carefully. TAURUS (April 21-May 20) – Not everything will go according to plan, but persist and do not permit yourself to be discouraged. It will be easy to go wrong, so you would do well to think just that much more before acting. Do not just let things happen but concentrate on influencing things that can be changed. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – No one, you included, should expect always to receive all he thinks he deserves. If you are more dependent on yourself, the more likely you are to succeed but ensure you do not equate this with being selfish. You will be able to make a small alteration that will make a significant difference. CANCER (June 21-July 20) – There will be some happy moments for you; savor them to the fullest and do not take them for granted. The more goodwill you show towards others, the more inclined will they be to be well disposed towards you. There is a tendency to follow what is in fact a bad example – don’t. LEO (July 21-Aug. 20) – Some new information will now make it advisable for you to revise a decision you have made earlier. By making an extra effort, you will succeed in doing something you had in mind, but do not leave it there, a lot still remains to be done. VIRGO (Aug 21-Sept. 22) – Try putting yourself in other people’s shoes as a means towards better understanding. A friend is relying on you, do not let him down. Think again before making a contemplated change, it may not be for the better. Seek to distinguish between genuine praise and insincere flattery. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) – Having invited guests, ensure you have enough food and drinks for them. While you definitely cannot please everyone, you can make sure you do not offend anyone. Do something just a little bit extra to make your partner feel contented and loved. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) – Avoid betraying a confidence; even your partner will appreciate that there are certain things which you are unable to tell without so doing. You would do well to think a while longer before putting pen to paper. Spend a while making sure you have your priorities right. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 20) – You will be able to overcome a psychological obstacle that has been inhibiting you. There is a tendency to be rather suspicious and should always ensure that your suspicions are well founded before taking any actions. Do not think about a problem that can wait for a day or two. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19) – Avoid a tendency to persevere in one course of action when a change of direction is desirable. Once you have decided on what to do, the sooner you get on with it the better, no point in lingering. Admitting an error is far better than seeking to brazen it out. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – You are too liable to act on the assumption that what you hope for will indeed take place – better be more conservative. Do all you can to avoid creating confusion and do not get in people’s way. Make sure that if you wear glasses, they are still appropriate to your needs. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Saving by re-using is a very good idea, but do make sure that to do so does not cost you too much time. This may not be the right time to deal with a controversial subject, try to leave it until next week. You would do well to seek to control a tendency to lose your temper.