Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your forceful words can land you in a pile of trouble today unless you bite your tongue as often as you wish to speak. Chatty Mercury aligns with combative Mars, tempting you to lash out before you know all the facts. Complicating matters, your wrath could be misdirected as you aim your message at someone other than the offending party. However, exercising healthy self-restraint empowers your delivery and increases your ability to influence others with sound reasoning. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You are blessed with a nod from the cosmos today, allowing you to speak from your heart with keen clarity. Writing in a journal or just conversing with a friend helps you to sort out your divergent feelings. Dont sugarcoat your truth; deliver good news and bad news with the same authority. Nevertheless, leave yourself room to grow as you learn new information. . GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Connecting current events with those of the past can be useful as you dig into family matters today. It may seem like youre on a mission now, relentless in your efforts until you recover the memories relevant to the unfolding dynamics. Sometimes you Twins are so verbal that you fill the air with clever words to avoid the real issues. Slow down and take whatever time is necessary to get to the bottom of your feelings. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your precise use of language can make all the difference in your world today. Personal subjects are up for discussion now, and one of them may rub an old wound the wrong way. However, carefully describing your experience enables others to see things from your perspective without judgment. It's pointless to approach a conversation as if it is a debate. There are no winners or losers unless you start off blaming someone else for your predicament. Proceed with caution and kindness. You will catch more flies with honey than you will with vinegar. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may become embroiled in an argument about a personal possession today. It's tempting to be overly territorial while mischievous Mercury and contentious Mars join forces in your 2nd House of Money. You might even squabble with a friend over a trivial issue like whose turn it is to pick up the check for lunch. But a little disagreement is likely a symptom of a deeper issue that touches on your self-esteem. Thankfully, adopting a more pragmatic approach reestablishes harmony. Make sure others know where you stand on the issue, but practice flexibility in seeking a solution. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are so on point today that all you need to do is start talking and you can easily win any argument. In truth, it might not be that easy, but others can't match your grasp of the facts and your charming eloquence now. Your key planet Mercury the Messenger hooks up with Mars the Warrior in your analytical sign, tilting the odds of any debate in your favor. Just dont fall under your own spell and try to confuse someone with your fast responses and fancy footwork. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your irritability could slip past your gracious smile today, revealing your cards before youre ready to play them. An anxious Mercury-Mars conjunction heats up your 12th House of Invisibility, urging you to keep your thoughts -- and possibly your anger -- to yourself. You may be worried that something you say will be taken the wrong way. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You're done with talking about the news of the present moment, and eager to jump into an honest dialogue about the future. You're motivated to make lasting plans now, and youre hoping to brainstorm with a trusted friend about your long-term goals. Don't let a conversation drift into diaphanous discussions of spiritual platitudes or personal rationalizations. Keep it real by bringing the topic back to the most practical considerations. Clarifying your priorities sets you up for success. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you may be in the midst of your normal weekend routine, your mind is busy with larger issues now. If youre not dreaming about getting ahead professionally or creating your personal statement in the real world, youre making your presence known in your community. Several planets are collaborating in your 10th House of Status, arousing your ambitions and encouraging you to establish new goals. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It's time to put your plans into motion. But rather than making any brash moves today, your next step is to share your ideas with those who will encourage you to be a catalyst for innovative change. You might need to refine your thinking now, especially if you take a brilliant concept and make it so grandiose that its beyond your scope. Paring back your goals enables you to maintain a practical focus and realize your dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You possess the rare ability to analyze a problem without being overwhelmed by the emotional dynamics, especially when there is someone else involved. Oftentimes, you sidestep a situation where you could get pulled into the complication of entangled feelings. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20): Personal relationships can be deceivingly complicated, especially when two people are standing on opposing ends of a disagreement. Unfortunately, you sometimes describe your feelings in such a manner that leaves others even more confused than before you spoke. However, you have a cosmic opportunity to clear the air now, improving the overall quality of communication in nearly any partnership. Don't mince your words; express your heart and let the chips fall where they may. Honesty saves time.