HOROSCOPES

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign. A baby born today has a Sun in Pisces and a Moon in Aries if born before 2:43 a.m. (ET). Afterward, the Moon will be in Taurus. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, March 2, 2017: This year you make a strong impression wherever you go. Others can’t help but notice you. Keep a stern hand on your finances. A problem could appear from out of nowhere. Try to avoid this type of hassle if you can. If you are single, you appear to be more visible than in the past. You attract wannabe suitors easily. If you are attached, the two of you relate unusually well from summertime on. Learn to respect each other’s differences. TAURUS knows how to get your attention.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ A discussion might not be satisfying, or you could experience a misunderstanding. Remember, you are your own person; therefore, you can make your own decisions and/or accept your version of what is happening. Tonight: Follow your instincts if money is involved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★★ You could be upset by what is occurring around you. At the same time, you gain a deeper insight about what works and what is doable. You might need to rethink several areas of your life because of this new awareness. A friend comes through for you. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Take a backseat, just for a short while. Today is a good day to play it lowkey. Be direct in your dealings with others. A friend or loved one is likely to do exactly what you want. Someone you look up to might inspire you. Act on this energy. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ Use your priorities as a basis for making a decision. You might be surprised by how pressured you feel in a meeting. A conversation with a friend at a distance will inspire you to act on what you feel. A boss or superior could push you very hard. Tonight: Find your friends.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★★ You won’t need to worry about your boss or someone you answer to, because he or she approves of what you do and how you present yourself. Reach out to a friend or loved one with whom you have not spent enough time as of late. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Take an overview, especially if you are uncomfortable with what you are seeing. Conversations are likely to be animated. Your finances could be involved. Follow your sixth sense, but stay grounded in reality. Avoid taking wild risks. Tonight: Opt for togetherness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ You’ll want to think through a personal matter more carefully before making a decision. The welfare of an important relationship could be determined by your choice. Stay in touch with your feelings, especially when an unexpected offer arises. Tonight: Say “yes” to a loved one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ Allow a friend or partner to have a stronger voice, and let him or her deal with some of the obligations that you typically handle. will be glad to pitch in and help. Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Prepare for a heavy work day, where you can accomplish a lot quite quickly. You might want to rethink a decision with greater care. Your ability to bypass obstacles and/or handle them effectively makes you stronger in nearly any situation. Tonight: Off to the gym first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ You might want to see what you can do to change the status quo. Discussions could be quite animated, especially on the home front. Deal with a personal matter that keeps entering your thoughts. Your sixth sense is likely to kick in. Tonight: Go where the action is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ Your domestic life needs some attention. Clearly, others need you. Be flattered rather than begrudging. You way of looking at a matter could be offbeat and a bit eccentric. Try to see where others are coming from. Tonight: Get some extra sleep; you are going to need it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Understand what is happening with a sibling or close friend. This person will share some news and give you a lot to think about. Whether he or she is right makes little difference. You don’t have to agree, but you do need to respect his or her feelings. Tonight: Visit with a friend.

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