Your horoscope
Birthday Gal: Actress Cara Buono was born in The Bronx, N.Y., on this day in 1971. This birthday gal earned a 2011 Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Faye Miller on “Mad Men.” She currently co-stars as Karen Wheeler on “Stranger Things” and played Martine Rousseau on “Person of Interest,” as well as appearing on episodes of “Bull,” “The Blacklist: Redemption,” and “The Mysteries of Laura.”
Aries (March 21-April 19): Don’t sell yourself short. You may have to work a bit harder than usual to impress anyone, but the results will be worth it. You are capable of successfully conquering what seems impossible.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): Make key contacts with those who can aid your career. You and a favorite partner may share a favorite fantasy. Use your powers of persuasion to convince everyone to do the “right thing.”
Gemini (May 21-June 20): Listen to the voice of experience. Logic and truth may not be the same thing. It is possible that suspicions and doubts are unfounded, so it is always wise to double-check facts. Cancer (June 21-July 22): People will be delighted to go along for unique excursions and imaginative ideas. Lay your most important plans out on the table and let someone dissect them.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Appreciate the good things. You are younger now than you will ever be. At some point in the future, you will look back at this week, month, or year and think how incredible it was to be so young. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Lay out the framework for a fabulous future. There is never an entirely impossible dream. You may need to be reminded to change your perspective or to start with baby steps. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone will give you some hints that will help you find the easiest route to success. Keep following the clues to land a deal, make a job simpler or to make your financial future brighter.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is no time like the present. There is a pressing need to act on your inspirations. You may be gripped by a compelling urge to travel or to initiate an artistic or creative endeavor.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Bow to the forces that surround you. People may urge you to come out of your shell and participate. You might prefer privacy, but you can capitalize on a chance to appear in public.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put ambitions and desires aside and perform a “good deed” for someone. An imaginative gift is the way to win someone’s heart. Develop viable financial plans for the future.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Those holding the reins of power may expect favors. Simple courtesy may require that you grant a few crumbs of kindness to those who share a close connection.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Your ideas may be bigger than a breadbox. Your friends might encourage you to go out on a limb, but you have confidence that your tree hugging skills are in good shape. if March 1 is your birthday: You may be filled with inspiration as the next six to eight weeks unfold, but might not be practical and sensible. Write down your ideas but don’t risk your heart or your pennies because some people you meet, and some offers you receive, may not be as good as they seem. An important new friendship or the influence of a group of people who meet for a common cause might impact your viewpoints in July. Focus on networking but put your financial ideas on the back burner. You will tend to become more ambitious and enjoy the challenge of commerce or business in October, but guard against ignoring important obligations. Shoulder obligations cheerfully, and be as efficient as possible, to build solid success.