Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your optimism fades because everything seems to require additional time and effort now.You speak yet arent heard until you say the same thing a few times. It takes you twenty minutes to get to someplace thats only ten minutes away. Its enough to make you think the universe is purposefully impeding your progress today -- and perhaps it is. Its not always necessary to be so aggressive when you meet resistance; paying attention to the signs helps you to go with the flow instead of pushing against it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A crisis of confidence may be precipitated by someone who works closely with you. But anothers persons harsh feedback might actually be a blessing in disguise. Rather than sinking into self-doubt today, consider responding to negative criticism in a positive manner, whether or not you agree with it. Imagine youre learning what you can do to improve your contribution. You cant change the past, but you can alter the future by changing your attitude in the present. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The same people who have been cheering you on to move ahead with your plans might have a change of heart and tell you to reconsider them. At first, you may be so annoyed with their unexpected objections that you start an argument. But conflict wont solve anything and could even set you back. In fact, Mercurys retrograde phase is a perfect opportunity to review your recent progress and reevaluate your goals. Your willingness to adapt to new conditions is a backbone of your success. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Youre not sure how you will accomplish all your work this week, but theres no time for you to complain. You will simply need to get busy and make the best of a difficult situation. However, your current lens may be sullied with negativity that dissipates toward the end of the week if you remain calm. The trick is to keep up your efforts now, so you dont end up in trouble later on. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Acting cautiously in a relationship is probably your smartest strategy now. Theres no reason to keep your feelings entirely to yourself, but you dont need to play all your cards at once. In fact, theres good reason to unfold your story slowly and deliberately; a methodical approach gives the other person time to assimilate your message. Instead of pushing toward immediate satisfaction, look at your current interaction as part of a larger process that could take weeks to unfold. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You are concerned about your professional trajectory now and may analyze current events from a global perspective. Although you can see how everything is connected to the bigger picture, your natural tendency to narrow your focus still might create obstacles to your progress. Nevertheless, your penchant for details actually works in your favor as long as you know when to stop. Being here and now is more useful when you have a clear destination in mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may struggle with someones negativity today as they attempt to convince you that your current position is wrong. Its not always easy to go on the record with your opinion, and you dont appreciate having to defend it against people who dont even take the time to understand your logic. Nipping the problem in the bud is your best response, but you must do it right away. A moment of hesitation now may cost a lifetime of regrets. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Youre prepared to work hard to meet your commitments today. However, you might experience self-doubt if others question your values. Your integrity is fundamental to your decisions, and you find it disconcerting if you feel the need to fight for your beliefs. Justifying your motives is a dead-end street. Instead, channel your distress directly into your job performance and let your production speak for you. SAGITTARIUS(Nov. 22-Dec. 21): People might be concerned if you dont seem to be as happy as they think you should be. But theres no reason to fall into the trap of trying to fulfill anyone elses expectations now, especially when it comes to your character. Youre serious for a good reason; reassessing recent choices about your life path may be necessary as cerebral Mercury retrogrades through your sign. The cosmos is offering you extra time to reconsider your current strategy and to redirect your efforts to align your goals with your heart. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You appear so busy today that your coworkers wont likely think anything is wrong. Nevertheless, your behavior could be covering your real concerns as you struggle with an issue that you prefer to keep private. Youre willing to hide your feelings, so people wont interfere with your current spiritual process. Although the planetary emphasis on your 12th House of Secrets tempts you to say nothing, sharing your story with a trusted confidant can lighten your metaphysical load. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Youre on a creative roll today with lots of new ideas popping into awareness. However, you might find it challenging to bring your innovative thoughts out into the open. You may even feel as if your personal expression isnt appreciated by others, prompting you to keep your current brilliance to yourself. Nevertheless, its worth the extra effort on your part, even if acknowledgement doesnt immediately follow. Your work is important, and will be recognized over time. Persistence is your friend. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20): Your career responsibilities seem more important than anything else today. In fact, you might be called on to perform duties beyond your regular routine. Naturally, you want to do a good job, and you could end up temporarily setting aside other commitments in order to achieve excellence at work. Nevertheless, its a mistake to ignore your home, family and personal relationships for the sake of success.