Horoscopes: Wednesday, June 17

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Facial expressions and body language give you away. Moon in Aries
sees you lead with your heart not your head and passionate responses
speak volumes. Let your softer side shine through today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You prefer to keep things short and sweet. Detailed explanations
seem unnecessary and you impart information on a need-to-know basis
only. Those who try to distract you are given the cold shoulder.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Opinions vary but each is valid. Endless discussions bore you but
there is something to learn through listening to others. For mental
stimulation, brainstorm ideas and pluck out information that helps
your cause.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You have something special to offer others. Put yourself forward for
a role and share your vision for the future with those around you.
Once a venture gets underway, there is a domino effect.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You maintain leonine dignity and earn respect. Moon in the zone of
social culture underscores etiquette, ethics and equality in
relationships. The variety of people who move through your circle
all add something special.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Playing your cards close to the chest is a form of self-protection.
Moon in the privacy zone renders you suspicious of people who ask
questions or become personal. You feel trust must be earned.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You focus on issues of interest and ignore other subjects. An edge
of excitement in the planets heightens curiosity and draws your
attention to people who dare to be different. Think outside the
square.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Getting back to basics in a relationship clears your head. You are
prepared to address issues of a personal nature and work at repairing
the damage done. Certain revelations may be upsetting.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You are the cheerleader and risk-taker. When others need support or
a push, your contagious optimism is an excellent source of
motivation. You are also adept at breaking the ice through humour.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A tendency to take criticism personally is due to pride. The mood is
competitive and you loathe being shown in a less-than-perfect light.
Your desire for excellence delivers better than expected results.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Affection from others fills an emotional void. Moon in passionate
Aries sits comfortably in your communication zone, enticing people to
express their feelings and show support. It's the little things that
mean a lot.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You welcome the signs a situation is coming to a head. Once the air
is cleared, everyone knows where they stand and life can return to
normal. Pressure-cooker environments are abhorrent to Pisceans.

YOUR DAY
There are no prizes for coming second. A me first attitude prevails
and while competition is healthy, not everyone can keep up.
Non-conformist ideas and alternative methods work well today.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are at your best in crisis situations. Yours is the shoulder
others want to cry on and you draw on past experience to offer wise
counsel. Selflessness is good for the soul.