HOROSCOPES

Aries (March 21-April 19):

An authority figure could be crushing a brilliant plan of yours. Even more frustrating, they’re probably not giving you a straightforward no. Identifying what you can do by yourself may prove decisive. If you’re able to pay your own way, there’s less anyone else can do to stop you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Your limiting beliefs could be holding you back. Consider that your anxieties and the tenets of a philosophy you hold dear can combine into an oppressive structure that’s worse than the sum of its parts. Although life has constraints, try not to make them bigger than they are.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

A political debate among friends has the potential to get out of hand. It’s possibly about more than how solid your ideas are — even if you’re right, you could hit someone else’s sore spot. You might not want to share your philosophies. Look within to identify what really matters.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Power struggles could currently make a close relationship difficult. Researching what’s common for others in similar situations can give you useful perspective. Sometimes you must learn the accepted rules in order to break them in a way that’s constructive. The limits of reality still affect everyone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):

Conflict over the correct procedure for a routine task could become explosive today. Does anyone have the right to decree what the rules are? Past teachers don’t have to be wholly wrong for something else to be a better solution. Your experience is also a valid authority.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Closeness could be suffocating for you. You might pull back from connecting if you feel like it doesn’t give you space to be yourself. It’s plausible that your beliefs about healthy relationships are outdated. Giving people breathing room can ultimately make your bond stronger.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Playing out a parental dynamic with someone else in your life is possible at this time. You may be playing out a dynamic with someone as a way to keep them close to you. Seize the opportunity to reboot your relationship in a way that recognizes each person’s independence.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

A passive-aggressive request for help with chores has the potential to backfire. Your right to pursue your passions instead of taking another one for the team is valid. They’ll probably be willing to correct that if you ask in a reasonable way. Sniping, however, will mainly create additional conflict.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

An impulse purchase may presently seem like a way to fight against powerful forces that are blocking you from your larger financial goals. Picking up and performing a task you’ve been outsourcing could free up funds for other purposes and give you pride in a job well done.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You may want to give the impression that you’ve got everything covered at the moment, but your vulnerable emotions could still make their presence known. Making an intentional disclosure should help you maintain control, as opposed to letting the tension build.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

A significant secret could sneak out of you at any moment. You might blurt out something you’d wanted to hide. If you don’t regret whatever you did, maybe having it known won’t be that bad. Living in line with your own values can give you security that stabilizes others as well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Throwing money at a problem in your community could seem like the most efficient way to relieve emotional discomfort. Talking things over with someone should help you come up with a sustainable solution. Avoid the sort of quick fix that doesn’t do much beyond making you feel good.