Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You are ready to begin a new chapter of your life. The time for unrealistic dreaming is over; you must take your big ideas out of the realm of fantasy now and give them structure in the real world. Of course, this transition wont happen overnight. Your current aspirations can take months or even years to bring to fruition. Nevertheless, spending the day doing the right thing is crucial because it sets the tone for all that follows. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Although you may feel the pressure of life, youre aware youve been preparing for this moment for a long time. Nevertheless, it can be disconcerting when you realize how much is at stake now. Thankfully, you know in your heart what you need to do. Taking the easy way out might bring you a measure of relief in the moment but, unfortunately, regret is close at hand. Its not too soon to begin setting practical goals for the year ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Changing your strategy may seem impossible now because so many recent decisions have already set you on a certain trajectory. You might even feel tired from all the recent challenges. Fortunately, you will soon be able to see the results from your past efforts. Although you are turning a significant corner, it may take a few weeks before you gain enough perspective to clearly determine where you are and where you are heading. You cant rush something that needs time to develop. CANCER (June 21-July 22): It might seem as if your work is never done, but if you continue to concentrate on fulfilling your current obligations, you will soon begin to see the fruits of your labor. You might believe that someone close to you is being particularly critical of your work, causing you to doubt recent choices. However, you do not have the luxury of questioning the forces that brought you to this present moment. Throw away your rearview mirror and focus on the road ahead. It doesnt matter what you did or didnt do yesterday; it only matters what you do today. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It feels as if an opportunity is slipping away and you must start a new endeavor immediately. However, its wiser to take some time to contemplate your current position and where you wish to go in the weeks and months ahead. It might seem counterproductive to waste valuable production time when youre already facing too many deadlines, but working smarter will not slow you down in the long run. In fact, sharpening your navigational skills ensures that youre on the right path. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Accepting an invitation to collaborate on a project or to join a cause close to your heart is not something you take lightly. You are quite concerned about overcommitting your time when your life already seems so busy. Nevertheless, you are not one to avoid responsibility, even when it means shouldering an extra burden. The simple fact is you will survive if you do not finish everything thats on your to-do list today. Instead of allowing anxiety to morph into panic, just admit youre human and do the best you can. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your family ties are an important part of your life, even when you are away from home. However, other peoples expectations can crimp your style now, leaving you less time to fulfill your obligations at work. Paradoxically, you may feel shortchanged if you need to cancel personal plans. Maintaining healthy relationships is always important, yet it can be quite complicated to juggle your priorities this time of year. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A freight train of emotional intensity may be running down your track today, and you cant decide whether to jump on board or leap out of the way. Youre no stranger to riding powerful passions; in fact, you often seek out extreme experiences in your quest to live life to the fullest. Nevertheless, you are a bit more calculating in your approach now because you dont want to waste energy when you already have so much on your plate. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The entire world seems to be moving one way while you are in a contrary frame of mind. Just recently, other people appeared to be more interested in having fun when you were uncharacteristically somber. But the tables are turning, and you can feel the joy creeping back into your life as everyone else is growing more serious. Ironically, your spirit might continue to lighten, even if you assume more responsibilities in the weeks ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Sometimes it takes karma a long time to come around, yet this is exactly whats occurring in your life now. Although everything you do today has the potential to change your destiny, ripples of your past behavior are activating current events. Well-tended geese may appear laying golden eggs, while unattended responsibilities might come back to haunt you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Big changes are rolling through your life now, but the real impact may be occurring deep within the shadows of your imagination. Everything might seem normal on the surface but even your closest friends wont necessarily realize the intensity of your inner quest. Its likely too early to talk about your dreams and youre quite comfortable flying solo anyway. However, dont let your introversion alienate those close to you because you will want their support and feedback sooner than you think. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20): You might surprise others now as you narrow your focus and set very specific goals. Your pragmatic approach to managing your life could even seem out of character. However, your dreams are bigger than ever, and youre weary of seeing them slip away before you make them real. You are standing at a point of no return today, with fantasies behind you and your shining future ahead. Michael Jordon said, Focus like a laser, not a flashlight.