Today's Horoscope - June 19th

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Astrological Forecasts

By Jeraldine Saunders
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/horoscopes/

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Words can cut through misunderstandings like a paring knife. But because you have a tendency to be both defensive and aggressive, you must remember to use more tact. Avoid starting important matters.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When two bulls both want to lead the herd, they often lock horns. This is a poor time to begin a dispute or become embroiled in a battle of the wills. Hold off on starting anything of importance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your mind, just like your tongue, is razor sharp today -- so when speaking with others, be gentle. Use your mind like a surgical instrument to analyze problems, rather than hacking at them like a butcher.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When romance flies out the window all that is left to fight over are money and possessions. Don't compound problems by trying to extract revenge or evening the score. Make no irrevocable decisions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you attempt to grab the reins of power you may find that the horse has a mind of its own. Don't begin any important projects or sign crucial new contracts. Tiptoe carefully around sensitive subjects.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Although your mind is racing like a finely tuned machine, you must be careful not to offend anyone. Use a delicate touch when explaining your ideas and views. Avoid making promises and commitments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Because you are frustrated by losses, you might be tempted to throw good money after bad. A family member may egg you on. Steer clear of new commitments or contracts that could prove costly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your desire for privacy at all costs can lead to contentious situations. You may feel threatened by someone's innocent interest in your personal affairs. Remain forthright, but don't make promises.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don't overreach. If you try to widen your personal sphere of influence right now you could run into opposition. If you force an issue, you'll set the stage for a clash of the titans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may want to put personal resources to work for you in ingenious ways. There are, however, other forces at work that might upset your plans. Make no investments and avoid controversies.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Resistance to your plans runs rampant. You may find it difficult to make headway against someone who wants to call the shots. Don't start anything of importance under these stressful stars.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Ignore the cynics who declare that everyone cheats. There are plenty of honest and moral people in the world and some are outspoken about the truth. A little suspicion is healthy, but a lot is troublesome.

IF JUNE 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: A new personal perspective developed through keen insights may alter your life in the year to come. As this year unfolds, you may become more of an eager beaver about ``getting ahead'' and anxious to discard outworn ideas and lifestyles. Don't start off on a wild goose chase in October when your ambitions might outweigh common sense. Put significant plans into action or look for opportunities to improve your life on numerous levels during December and January. What you deem most important may change as the year unfolds -- and by 2009 you may realize you have made a key lifestyle change.

GAL: Actress Phylicia Rashad was born in Houston on this day in 1948. This birthday gal will be known to most as Clair Huxtable from the long-running series ``The Cosby Show.'' She won a 2004 Tony for her performance in the Broadway production of ``A Raisin in the Sun.'' Her upcoming projects include a TV adaptation of that play, as well as a return to Broadway for ``Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.''

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