Horoscopes: Friday, June 26

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You underrate yourself and prize others too highly. Modesty and
kindness work hand in hand, inhibiting self-praise while prompting
you to put people on a pedestal. Realistic assessments are difficult
to achieve today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You are generous with your time and put personal desires on hold to
make others happy. Sacrifice is painless and the least you can do is
lift practical burdens from your loved ones' shoulders.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Ruling Mercury helps you absorb information and plan precisely. Gone
is the wandering mind and tendency to leave tasks unfinished. In its
place is a trend towards clear thinking and personal or professional
growth.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You progress up to a point and then reach a plateau. Accept that
this is where you are meant to be and savour achievements already
made. Taking a breather helps soothe mind, body and soul.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You have a point to prove and can concentrate for long periods of
time. Others marvel at your achievements and envy the positive
approach you take. Certain stoic characteristics set you apart from
the crowd.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Before commencing a new project, you tie up loose ends. A tidy mind
and environment is critical to success but only one task at a time
should be undertaken. Results are only a heartbeat away.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You use criticism use as inspiration. An air of detachment allows
you to dissect comments objectively and see the grain of truth in
what other people say. You right wrongs by being honest with
yourself.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
If you separate emotional from thought, better choices can be made.
You may have to change plans or hang on until the timing is better
but objectivity is the key to successful outcomes.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Being at cross-purposes with someone is trying but not a tragedy.
Take more time presenting your case and avoid putting too much
emphasis on personal differences. Tolerance helps you find the
middle ground.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
When you speak out of turn it can be blamed on negligence rather than
nastiness. Fortunately others tend laugh off your gaffes and no real
harm is done. Well-meaning planets work in your favour.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to problems. With Moon
in the logical area you aim for expediency rather than perfection and
in the end achieve good results. Partnerships are invaluable today.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You take a stab in the dark and hit your target. The line between
winning and losing is a fine one but quick thought or action can save
the day. Keeping up with the competition is your objective.

YOUR DAY
Avoid making assumptions or quick judgments. The tendency to
overreact, exaggerate or show off is a hallmark of Moon in Leo.
Rushes of blood to the head can be used in positive ways.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Now is the perfect time to reassess life. A break, change or further
education may be more alluring than what you already have. This is a
period of personal evolution, so get the ball rolling,