■ Aries (March 21-April 19) 白羊座
If anything can go wrong today, odds are good it will. Don't let that warning stop you, just be watchful.
今天出錯的機會很高。別因這個徵兆而裹足不前,小心就好。
■ Taurus (April 20-May 20) 金牛座
Hold out for what you want, especially regarding business. The other person may be upset, but will probably comply.
堅持想要的,尤其是在事業方面。對方或許會感到不悅,但還是可能順從。
■ Gemini (May 21-June 21) 雙子座
Don't believe everything you hear, and don't accept every invitation. It's wise, now, to be a skeptic.
別相信聽到的一切,也別接受所有邀約。現在,保持懷疑的態度才是明智的做法。
■ Cancer (June 22-July 22) 巨蟹座
Friends have strong opinions. But, to complicate matters, they also have different priorities than yours, and than each other's. Take care.
朋友們都堅持己見。不過更複雜的是,他們也有不同於你及彼此的優先考量。小心!
■ Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 獅子座
The stalemate continues. Don't waste energy trying to convince people who already have their minds made up. Wait until tomorrow.
持續僵持狀態。別浪費精力試圖說服那些早已下定決心的人。一切等明天再說。
■ Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 處女座
Proceed with caution if you're going very far. Short trips could include some excitement, too. Watch for surprises and sudden stops.
若要遠行,可得謹慎行事。短途旅行也可能發生令人興奮的事。留心意外的驚奇及突發的逗留。
■ Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) 天秤座
Keep shopping. This is a decision you'll have to live with for years. By tomorrow you should be ready, and might even change your mind.
再多看看,別衝動下手,這決定影響深遠。明天你應該會做好準備,或改變心意。
■ Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 天蠍座
A person who's annoyingly analytical may try to help you work out a compromise. Don't bite his or her head off.
某個善於分析的人或許試圖要幫你達成妥協,雖然對此感到惱火,但千萬別發脾氣。
■ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) 射手座
It's OK to work on Sunday, if you're doing good for others. That goes for the rest of the week, too, as you know. So don't worry about it.
如果是做善事幫助他人,週日工作也無妨。正如你所知的,其他日子也可以這麼做,所以別太擔心。
■ Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 山羊座
Words can be misunderstood under these conditions. Be wise, and let your actions speak for you.
很可能出現言語上的誤會。聰明點,用行動說明一切吧!
■ Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) 水瓶座
People think you're very smart if you carefully listen to them. They want you to know what they're worried about. Be reassuring.
如果仔細傾聽別人說話,大家都覺得你很聰明。他們想讓你知道他們的困擾。好好安撫他們吧!
■ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) 雙魚座
You may be quite excited about a new discovery. It's a good idea to stay quiet about it, though, for a little while.
某項新發現或許令你興奮萬分,不過暫時保持緘默才是好主意。
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