HOROSCOPE for Friday, 06/18/2010

ARIES (March 20-April 18): You receive good news about a health matter. It's infinitely manageable but you're going to have to adopt a better attitude and make some changes to your regimen.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): It's not easy postponing instant gratification but what you get in the long run will be much more fulfilling.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Long-winded stuffy types will want to talk your ear off today and there's just no hurrying them along so try to look interested.

CANCER (June 20-July 21): An old friend is resigned to accepting circumstances as is, but you aren't. Make some phone calls. You’ll soon find reason for him/her to keep on fighting.

LEO (July 22-August 21): Why are you held to rules that others bend shamelessly? Because more is expected of you. It isn't easy setting a sterling example but it comes with being a Leo.

VIRGO (August 22-September 21): Colleagues say you're too critical, but you may have good reason given their underwhelming performance. Nevertheless find something to praise.

LIBRA (September 22-October 22): Make a list of pros and cons. It will be a lot easier sorting out feelings when you see them jotted down on paper.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 20): Don’t bring in the heavy guns yet. Continue to talk reason because there's still hope the other side will listen.

SAGITTARIUS (November 21-December 20): The first quarter Moon in Virgo continues to drive home the message that your body is your temple. Treat it like the sacred space it is.

CAPRICORN (December 21-January 18): A problem is proving to be more difficult to solve than you imagined, but don't give up. Embrace this chance to stretch mental muscles.

AQUARIUS (January 19-February 17): People aren't used to having to keep pace with a wunderkind like you. Slow down today and give them a chance to catch up.

PISCES (February 18-March 19): Don't be afraid to close the barn door because the horse left long ago. Reappraise where you are now and you'll see you can live without this relationship.

This article appeared on page E - 99 of the San Francisco Chronicle