Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

An animated discussion could suddenly explode into a public battle of wills today as you run through a wide gamut of emotions. Although you may grow increasingly irritated with someone else, your annoyance might stem from something you want to say but dont have the courage to share. You think that keeping your feelings to yourself will circumvent a difficult conversation, but the truth is the only way you can make things better is to discuss your differences. Take time to talk it out now or deal with the consequences later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Adopting a strategic view of your life can be extremely important now, especially if considerations of furthering your education conflict with more immediate concerns. Although you may be fully aware of the steps you must take to get ahead, its tempting to withdraw into safer territory today. Nevertheless, this is a powerful moment to set a course toward your longterm goals. Just remember that the road to success is full of surprising twists and turns, requiring more of your skill than speed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

You may need an intellectual fire extinguisher to subdue a red-hot argument that erupts out of the blue and then blazes through a conversation. Your life might become temporarily chaotic when an electrifying Mercury-Uranus square stimulates strange inspirations and provokes explosive outbursts. Calming your agitated nervous system is easy if you concentrate on discerning the difference between brilliant ideas and crazy ones. Author Renee Jain wrote, Dont believe every worried thought you have. Worried thoughts are notoriously inaccurate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

The fast pace of communication is so exciting today that success seems within reach. Although you may be confident enough to take a risk at work if you see a chance to get ahead, the results of your impulsive actions may not live up to your expectations. In fact, you could be overwhelmed with so much new information that youre at a loss to do anything with it. Thankfully, a fortunate outcome is likely if you avoid speaking off the cuff about your future endeavors. Make a plan and conserve your energy so you can finish what you start.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

You can see a wide variety of amazing possibilities ahead as you imagine whats next in your life. However, circumstances you cant change right away could bother you. Fortunately, clever Mercury forms a shocking square to wild Uranus, triggering thoughts about brilliant escape routes out of an uncomfortable situation. Your logic is sound, but so many ideas rushing through your head make it difficult to capture the current potential. Nevertheless, you can process the breakthroughs in the days ahead, enabling you to turn todays problems into tomorrows advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Words crackle like lightning today as one brilliant idea sparks another again and again. A simple statement could trigger an explosion of excitement as loose-lipped Mercury lets a secret slip into a conversation. Someones surprise at your disclosure could put an awkward stop to your creative flow. A more helpful approach is to say less and listen more. Avoid overreacting and take whatever time you need to understand the complexities of what you hear before opening your mouth to respond.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Bridging the gap between what you have and what you want is tricky business. Your desire to make progress at work stresses domestic conditions when unpredictable Uranus squares communicator Mercury in ambitious Capricorn. Downplaying your focus on the outer world may be useful, so you can take care of personal business and attend to family matters. Although a quick one-time fix may reduce the immediate tension, it wont necessarily get to the root of the problem. Gandhi said, Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Although you have something important to get off your chest today, angrily blurting out the truth wont properly get your message across. However, carefully thinking about what you want to say and how you wish to convey your feelings enables you to effectively make your point while expressive Mercury squares uncontainable Uranus. Exercising a smidgen of selfrestraint is your key to successful communication now. Dr. Laurence J. Peter wrote, Speak when you are angry, and youll make the best speech

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Complications emerge due to a mental bandwidth overload today. You may miss important details in a memo or in a conversation because youre so distracted by all the data thats flying your way. Normally, you like anything that expands your mind and widens your horizons. Unfortunately, too much information too fast can shock your system and send you into an emotional tailspin now. Mystic Carlos Castaneda wrote, We either make ourselves miserable or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Your brain lights up with original ideas when trickster Mercury in your 1st House of Self squares unorthodox Uranus. However, your unusually brusque communication style can provoke an argument today. Unfortunately, its all too easy to waste time and energy trying to prove that youre right. What you say may be true, but you still must be careful with your words; once they are spoken you cannot take them back. Sharing on a need-to-know basis is a safer strategy for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

A casual conversation with a friend can take a sudden turn when something you hear stimulates feelings you thought were permanently buried. Your recollection of long-forgotten information may cause you to unexpectedly change your mind as a brilliant but volatile Mercury-Uranus square rattles your 12th House of Destiny. However, dont overreact if your instinct to swiftly act is triggered by a memory and not objective facts. Unfortunately, even your most brilliant ideas will fail if theyre not rooted in solid ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20):

Your attention may be pulled in so many directions today that its wise to set priorities before responding to any new information. High-frequency thoughts are inspired by each fascinating story you hear, but this erratic mental process is better for getting sudden hits of intuition than for methodical problem-solving. Conversations are likely to be interrupted and theres a sense of urgency that can wear on your nerves. Consciously slow down at the first sign of stress to keep from losing your emotional equilibrium.