Capricorn: Dec. 22-Jan. 20 / Flower: African violet

Several new people enter your circle this month. There will be one in particular you hit it off with. This person will remind you of what a great sense of humor you have, especially when you share a wave length. An investment you made will start to pay off.



   Aquarius: Jan. 21-Feb. 19 / Flower: Orchid
 
This will be a month of great ideas. At home, you'll see ways to streamline, at work you'll be a brilliant brainstormer. The key is not to rush into a solution. Instead, take your time and mull over all the options. The 12th and the 17th are good days to make purchases.  



   Pisces: Feb. 20-March 20 / Flower: Alstroemeria

You may need to clear the air with a neighbor or colleague. Don't second-guess yourself, this isn't the first time you've been annoyed over the same issue. Single Pisces: Put yourself out there (maybe give online dating a try?). Married Pisces: Remember to go dates!



   Aries: March 21-April 20 / Flower: Tulip
 
Don't save your goodies (china, say) just for holidays. Bring it out and put a new twist on your ordinary routine. In other words, it's easy to make every day special. Trust your intuition this month. The logic will become clear later on.  Also, your patience with a relative will be rewarded.



   Taurus: April 21-May 21 / Flower: Lily
 
You may get an interesting invitation at the end of the month, but think twice before accepting. Don't dismiss a niggling health concern. Check it out and save yourself the stress. Go with the flow and you'll get an unexpected boost to your love life ... rock on, girl!




   Gemini: May 22-June 21 / Flower: Rose
 
You may get the chance to spend time with a close friend or relative who moved away. By all means, take it! It could require some effort (ie buying a plane ticket) on your part, but spending time with people who really get you is worth it. The 21st is a lucky day.



   Cancer: June 22-July 22 / Flower: Delphinium

News flash: It's OK to say no. I know this will shock all the people pleasers out there, but the world won't stop if you decline a request from time to time! Keep your cool if you're pulled into a bit of a drama mid-month. Resist the urge to confide too much in a co-worker.



   Leo: July 23- Aug. 22 / Flower: Sunflower

There's something you've been talking about doing for several months, maybe even years. Now is the time for action. If you need help, ask and you will receive. Meanwhile, be sure to savor the rest of summer: outdoor concerts, picking flowers from your garden, a day at the beach. 



   Virgo: Aug. 23-Sept. 23 / Flower: Daisy
 
Got your eye on a new guy? Why not send him some flowers? Teleflora's Zen line is a hit with men and women. And don't forget to treat yourself to a massage or just to a few hours of doing nothing. On the 8th and 9th you'll be feeling sassy! 




   Libra: Sept. 24-Oct. 23 / Flower: Hydrangea

Walk away from an offer that sounds too good to be true. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch. A chance encounter will buoy your spirits all month. This is a good time to tap your natural creativity. The last week of August is a good time to hedge your bets.



  Scorpio: Oct. 24-Nov. 22 / Flower: Peony

Decide to do your part for the environment by changing one habit per month. For August, maybe it's remembering to bring a re-useable cloth bag to the grocery store and saying no to paper and plastic bags. A friend or relative will ask you to cut him/her some slack. Say OK. 



   Sagittarius: Nov. 23-Dec. 21 / Flower: Carnation
 
Surprise a friend by offering to do a favor. Some babysitting perhaps? Tell your boyfriend/husband/best friend how much fun you have together. Don't let bad drivers or rude strangers get on your nerves. With all that positive energy you're sending out, this is bound to be a super month!



Flower Fact of the Day:There are 650 hectares of flower arrangements all over Moscow as part of the Moscow Flower Festival. This year's theme is family. Read more at: mnweekly.ru/local/20080731/55339926.html.