WHAT THE STARS SAY ABOUT US Made by Akylbekova Altynai

SCORPIO 24 October - 22 November You've been getting to know a very charming person lately, but today they may run the risk of distracting you a little bit from your responsibilities. But the good news is that you can get to know this person better and finish up what you need to get done -- as long as you are organized! Be methodical in what you need to accomplish, and you'll be able to get it out of the way by early afternoon. Then, you'll be free to build a stronger connection with this amazing person.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November - 21 December Are you in the early stages of a romance? Then make sure to keep expectations to a minimum. If every conversation isn't as scintillating as it once was, don't worry. Let your conversations be natural and relaxed -- doing so will ensure that this thing between you two lasts! If you are not in a romance right now, then try to get together with a close friend and talk over your feelings about your independence. You are coming to appreciate the way you are in a whole new way.

CAPRICORN 22 December - 20 January You have been banging away at an issue for a while now, and today you will start to see signs that all of your perseverance will pay off handsomely. Get ready for things to kick into high gear today -- it's almost as if you've reached the top of the mountain, and can let gravity take over from here! The pace of your day is going to be easier, and you will have some free time to play around with very soon. Call up your favorite friend and plan a getaway for a day or the weekend

AQUARIUS 21 January - 19 February Try to make your next social activity an informal one. You're not in the best frame of mind right now to deal with a lot of formality and fancy clothes. Instead, your better nature will come out in full force if you're wearing a pair of comfy jeans and relaxing on a couch in someone's home (maybe yours?). Save the tough-to-get reservations for another time in your life when you're thrilled by the idea of something new and exciting. Right now, the same-old same-old will feed your soul.

PISCES 20 February - 20 March You might feel like you're walking around in a fog early in the day, but that is just because it's going to take your energy a little bit longer than usual to warm up this morning. Try to put off more important or detail-oriented tasks toward the end of the day if you can. The morning is still a great time for some socializing and building up the personal relationships you have. Catch up on the latest news in a coworker or friend's life. It's a great way to boost your energy.

ARIES 21 March - 20 April Why commit yourself to just one thing right now? Having only one goal, one friend, or even just one flirtation is too limiting for you. Whatever you are looking for in life can change from moment to moment, especially given the spontaneous mood you've been in lately. So be open-minded and ready to switch your focus around. It's easier than you think, and it will give you a very liberating sensation. Changing your mind is not a negative thing, so do it more often.

TAURUS 21 April - 21 May You are slow by nature when it comes to making a big decision, and that can't change just because someone in your life wants it to! There is no point in rushing through things just to keep someone quiet -- if you're not clear on what you want to do, or you're not confident about what is going on, you have to put the brakes on. Convince the impatient person in your life that you know what you're doing. They might need a little reassurance from you, so get ready to do some hand holding.

GEMINI 22 May - 21 June ust because you take the advice of friends and associates and follow it to the letter does not mean that you are not responsible for the outcome. You made the final call, and you have to accept the consequences. Sure, things might not have worked out exactly how you were promised they would, but that is no reason to blame others. The sooner you accept what fate has given you, the sooner you can get to work pushing things back in the direction you need them to go.

CANCER 22 June - 23 July If you are going to be in any type of competitive environment today, get ready to get noticed! If you don't win the entire competition, you will at least make yourself very proud with a very respectable showing. All the different elements of your life are coming together, which means that a lot of things that used to be mysteries are suddenly making more sense -- including that certain someone. Start a new conversation with them today, but don't react emotionally to what they say.

LEO 24 July - 23 August Today your brain will be thirsty for more information to quench its curiosity, so it's a great day to try your hand at something new. Not only will you enjoy learning, you will enjoy sharing what you have learned with other people. So sign up for a gourmet cooking class, try your hand at a new hobby or two, dig into a thick book about black holes or nuclear physics. You're smarter than you think -- and you'll get smarter the more you exercise that gray matter of yours!

VIRGO 24 August - 23 September Right now you might feel like there's a battle going on between your high-spirited half and your quiet half -- you don't know if you want to curl up in a ball and be alone, or break out and go party with friends. This is perfectly normal from time to time, so don't worry too much about it. Just give yourself time to work these combative feelings out, and don't expect yourself to come to a certain conclusion anytime soon. Try to be comfortable with it, because it's stimulating new ideas.

LIBRA 24 September - 23 October You should never feel guilty if you want some alone time -- especially today, when the contrasting energies of the people around you could create a lot of tension in the air. Unfortunately, you won't be able to dissipate it by talking or trying to resolve conflicts with others. The only way to ease your stress is to get away from it -- and from the person or people causing it. You can be selfish with your time -- after all, it is your most valuable resource to give