■ Aries (March 21-April 19) 白羊座
At first, everything seems easy. But costs are higher than expected. And you'll soon discover there's more work required.
一開始每件事都看起來很容易。不過付出的代價要比預計的高。很快你就發現有更多事要做。
■ Taurus (April 20-May 20) 金牛座
You may have to work out a compromise eventually. You don't have to do it now. Your odds are better tomorrow.
你終究會找到妥協方案,但不必現在就做。明天的機率大多了。
■ Gemini (May 21-June 21) 雙子座
No need to run in terror from an unpleasant situation. Pretend you're not worried at all. It's good practice.
不必恐慌地從不愉快的情況中逃離。假裝你無憂無慮。這是良好的練習。
■ Cancer (June 22-July 22) 巨蟹座
Don't let a shortage of finances ruin your celebration. If you can't afford to do one thing, think of another.
別讓財務短缺毀了你的慶祝計畫。假如你負擔不起,就換別的慶祝方式。
■ Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 獅子座
A person with a short fuse could go off for what seems like no reason. Don't laugh -- that would only make matters worse.
某個糟脾氣的人可能會爆發無名火。別笑--這只會讓情況更糟。
■ Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) 處女座
Proceed with caution. Don't launch new projects until tomorrow or the next day, and you'll save yourself a lot of trouble.
小心行事。明、後天之前不要展開新計畫。你會為自己省下不少麻煩。
■ Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) 天秤座
People are still feeling stubborn and cantankerous, except for you. You're more likely feeling frustrated. Patience is required.
除了你之外,人們依然固執、脾氣糟糕。你可能愈來愈沮喪。要有耐心。
■ Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) 天蠍座
There will be disagreements today, some of which involve you directly. Stick to those. Don't worry about the ones beyond your reach.
今天將有意見不合,有些事與你有直接關連。要堅持己見。別擔心超出你掌控外的事。
■ Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) 射手座
There are hassles at every turn. Anything that can go wrong will. Tomorrow the job will be easier, so don't despair if you can help it.
每一步都有爭議,可能做錯的事都會。明天工作會容易些,假如你做得到,別感到絕望。
■ Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 山羊座
There's a disagreement lurking just beneath the surface. It has to do with money, so take care. Those can get nasty.
私底下隱藏著意見分歧,與金錢有關,所以要留意。這些事可能變得醜陋難堪。
■ Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) 水瓶座
You're encountering fierce opposition, but it won't last forever. Hold out for the points that mean the most, and let the others go.
你遭到強烈的反對,但不會永遠如此。抓緊最重要的部份,其他部份可鬆手。
■ Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) 雙魚座
The task you've taken on could be more difficult than expected. Proceed with caution. Haste makes waste, and all other similar mottos.
你手邊的工作可能比預期的更困難。小心行事。欲速則不達,其他類似的座右銘你也知道。
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