If today is your birthday: Love and/or commitment may become a deciding factor in everything you do this year. You will realize that you must make pronounced changes in your life in order to achieve these aims. In August, you are easily fooled by others, and may be tempted to have a fling that could spoil an existing relationship. Throughout October, you may feel blessed by good fortune and can make sound decisions that will propel you happily into the future. Any relationships that blossom this year, including business associations, may be permanent and lead you in the most successful direction.
Aries (March 21-April 19): Diamonds are forever. Remember in the week ahead that it is better to own one piece of fine jewelry — or to develop one reliable relationship — than to own a whole drawer of fake gems or hang with a herd of fair-weather friends.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can be proud as an eagle and still perform an act of humility. In the week ahead, you might expect more attention than you receive. Do something nice for others, rather than insisting on obedience.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it or read it. In the week ahead, your desire to be known as one of the gang or to succeed on the social scene leaves you open to gullibility.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): It is possible to defend your territory without offending others. You can keep a smile on your face as you put up the virtual stop sign in the week ahead when people try to puncture your privacy.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You have been trying to be too strong for too long. In the week to come, it might come to your attention that your stamina has limits. You can rely upon trusted companions and your own sterling reputation.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your ship can sink if you are susceptible to flattery or falsely led by wishful thinking. Trusted co-workers and partners have the willpower and skills to put your ideas into action during the week ahead.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Just because romance is knocking on your door doesn't mean you have to answer. The attraction to something or someone that is only a fantasy could distract you from a true blue relationship this week.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is only a low bar you must hurdle to get in the door. Don't be lulled into a false sense of security by conquering one small problem in the week to come. The biggest problems have yet to be seen.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Just as a world leader released his birth certificate, you might need to produce evidence to quell doubts this week. A new romantic partner might need to see some proof of your loyalty.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Words of love, so soft and tender. You need to practice speaking the appropriate words to offset a tendency to be seen as domineering in the week to come. Write a love note to a special someone.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): All's well that ends well. A battle of the wills may fall by the wayside when you are given a vote of confidence by a companion or partner in the week ahead. Don't fritter your pennies away.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You have arrows of honesty in your quiver. Rather than aiming for something new and impulsive, take time to hit the mark as promised. In the week ahead, your commitment and loyalty may be tested.
