Daily Horoscope for Friday, June 16, 2006

Moon Alert

avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:15 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. EDT today. After that the Moon is Pisces.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Definitely hold on to your patience today. Verbal power struggles with others are inevitable. This aggressive energy could actually produce accidents. Be careful driving, walking, jogging and especially talking! You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Power struggles about money, possessions or how things are shared are likely today. This is not stuff you're casual about. You're the financial wizard of the zodiac. You practically mint the stuff in your backyard. Don't be pushy about this stuff. Just watch what others do today. (Take notes.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Yikes! You hear a knock; you open the door -- and there's Darth! People are domineering and overwhelming today. You might attract a real heavy-duty dude to you, or possibly, you're the heavy-duty dude for someone else. Either way, it's not a pretty picture. Cool your jets.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

You're very practical and mechanical. (The best.) Today you might see better ways of doing things at work or fixing equipment that has broken down. If you're allowed to do this -- great. If others oppose you, don't make a big deal about it. You tried. That's all you can do.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Power struggles in romantic relationships are definitely possible today. In fact, complete breakdowns in relationships are likely. The upside is this planetary aspect gives you lots of creative energy, especially if you want to bring good to a greater number. (Good is good.)

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Guard against theft, crime and harsh situations related to home and family today. (Trust every one and always lock your door.) Some kind of opposition occurs today. Do not fuel this flame. Anger serves no purpose. Its only function is to make everyone (including you) miserable.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might be so gung ho about something you're determined to win an argument or make your point. But at what cost? People want to air their grievances today. Sometimes this is good; but sometimes it's just anti productive. Avoid negative criticism and insensitive speech.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Whatever you do with your money and your possessions should benefit others as well as yourself today. If you only take care of your own needs -- your benefit will quickly dry up. But if you help a larger good beyond your own, you can really reap rewards. (Hey - do the math.)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Power struggles with partners and close friends are likely today. However, this same energy can be transmuted or used in a different way. You might make sweeping and fundamental changes that you couldn't make before. You now have the powah! (Pretty heady stuff.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Small objects and machinery could break down today. You might have to stop and repair them. Anything that was dicey, weak or limping along could collapse now. It's beyond patching up. It's toast. Remember: your first loss is your cheapest loss.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Parents must be patient with children. Ego conflicts and power struggles can easily erupt today. (Ditto for romantic relationships.) Don't get suckered into this. Unless you want to really end something today, be gentle, patient, sympathetic and understanding. (Don't take the bait.)

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Power struggles with parents and family are likely. But hey - in the long run, you want to get along with these people. Family is forever. Consider this an opportunity to practice patience. In fact, the only time you have an opportunity to practice patience is when your patience is tested -- no?

If Your Birthday Is Today

Writer Joyce Carol Oates (1938) shares your birthday. You take a long view of things. You work for tomorrow. You're a patient, shrewd planner. Many of you enjoy supreme success late in your life because you understand the value of cultivating talent, people and situations. In this way, you invest in your own future. The year ahead presents interesting choices. You will know what to do.

Daily Horoscope Friday, June 16, 2006