HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Go about getting what you want in a progressive but realistic manner and you will ward off opposition and disagreements. Being willing to compromise and work with instead of against others will provide you with consistency and timely successes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Refuse to stand by silently when you can make a difference. Let your experience and knowledge help you determine the best course of action. Own a piece of the future by being a participant in life, love, and maintaining peace.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look for new ways to put your skills to good use. Relying on others to help or to do something for you is a waste of time. Look on the bright side when dealing with loved ones, commitment, and pursuing your dreams.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t mistake someone’s help as a nice gesture. You’ll be expected to do something in return if you accept such generosity. Do what you can on your own, and be willing to pay for anything over and above.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Make changes for the right reason. If you want to improve your life, that’s one thing, but altering your life to avoid someone you don’t like won’t solve the problem. Face unsavoury matters and put them behind you. Be a leader.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Smile, be social and you’ll gain the confidence of others. Getting a better understanding of the people you deal with daily will help you show more compassion as well as offer better solutions to those you want to see excel.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Take it slow and steady. You won’t find it easy to get along with partners, family or anyone who holds assets with you. Stick to whatever jobs you are given and say little until you have a fair solution to offer.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Pull together and work alongside people trying to reach the same objective. There is power in numbers, and if you really want to make a difference and bring about change, unite and make an impact. Engage in truth, equality, and unification.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Do your part and you’ll have no problem. However, if you shirk responsibility or avoid emotional situations that are in question, someone will expect you to voice your opinion. Keep the peace, but don’t lie to sidestep controversy.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): The broader picture will give you better insight into what’s going on and who you should be in alliance with. Know your capabilities, and don’t give in to someone pushing you to conform to offers that are unrealistic.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Remembering the past will help you ward off a dilemma. Only consider a joint venture that shows legitimate promise to pay off. Offering to help others is a nice gesture, but make sure you get something in return.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): A positive move will encourage you to save as well as to renegotiate your position in your personal and professional life. Knowing what you want will be half the battle. Once you recognise your calling, things will begin to happen.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE

ACROSS: 8, Pull out 9, Fore-going 13, Aisle (I’ll) 14, Lying 15, C-ons-ent 16, Contend 17, Spike 18, Table 20, L-otu-s 22, R-oot-ed 23, Hansom (handsome) 25, Pr-of-ess 27, Lookout 30, Stupi-D 31, R-ever-e 32, Gates 35, G-re-at 36, A-gent 37, Notable 39, Re-sum-ed 41, About 42, Ex-C-E-L 43, Arresting 44, S-cream-S.

DOWN: 1, Puts on 2, Clueless 3, Full address 4, Rough idea 5, Peaches 6, Sound track 7, On-C-e 10, Parcel 11, Mission 12, St-ream 19, Biscuit 21, Tortu-re 24, Come unstuck 26, Fail to meet 28, Never a one 29, Men-ti-on 30, Su-Gary 32, Gathered 33, Spells 34, Man-date 38, Become 40, Sure.

EASY PUZZLE

ACROSS: 8, Carrots 9, Stopwatch 13, Atlas 14, Excel 15, Retinue 16, Titanic 17, Oiled 18, Ratio 20, Oscar 22, Lay off 23, Purple 25, Anthems 27, Polygon 30, Dreams 31, Tripod 32, Swans 35, Cello 36, Extra 37, Voucher 39, Despair 41, Sheen 42, Ivory 43, Technique 44, Angular.

DOWN: 1, Ballet 2, Prisoner 3, Stretch limo 4, Still life 5, Upgrade 6, Canterbury 7, Scan 10, Tattoo 11, Acronym 12, Repose 19, Tapioca 21, Conceal 24, Good evening 26, Homeopathy 28, Grotesque 29, Apparel 30, Decade 32, Spurious 33, Strays 34, Refrain 38, Hookah 40, Shed.