HOROSCOPES

Aries (March 21-April 19): You may currently feel like you need to prove yourself to your peers. That said, your insecurities are probably heightened at the moment too. Although it’s possible for your internal conflict to spur your ambition in a good way, you’re better off at least knowing what you’re doing.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Pushing for an ambitious goal is encouraged by the universe. Perhaps some of your motivation comes from a personal trauma that you normally don’t share, and you’re not required to tell the whole story to your peers. The important thing is to get the job done.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Perceived judgment from your peers may stress you out. It might seem to focus on you having the wrong political views. In truth, there’s potentially nothing you could do to make these people happy. If you still feel like you must do something, try to be a soothing presence.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Asserting yourself may presently provoke a disapproving response from an authority figure. Undergoing a guilt trip could suck the joy out of your efforts. No matter how good your intentions are, you can’t always make everyone happy in the moment. Try to maintain a positive attitude.

You may want closeness now, but it’s probably hard for anyone to live up to your standards. You’ve possibly developed rigid ideas about the way relationships should look in order to protect yourself. Question your prejudices — there’s potentially more to the story.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You’re presently capable of getting a lot of work done. Is that assumption based on outdated information? Ask the people who are around you now to pull their weight — you won’t necessarily receive the same response you got from others who let you down in the past.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

You could presently be motivated to pursue what makes you happy. However, receiving a discouraging reaction from someone else might cause you concern. Having the courage to embrace pleasure isn’t always easy. Even so, don’t make it harder than it needs to be.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Taking charge in your domestic environment could currently ruffle a few feathers. If it’s more than you’re capable of doing on your own, you believe that you deserve help from others. That might all be true. Keep your bodacious ego out of it by focusing on how everyone will benefit from the effort.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Saying your piece could seem critical now. Keep in mind that giving the impression of blaming another party for all your problems might turn off some listeners. Focus on your emotional experience, then allow your audience to draw their own conclusions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Making more money could currently be a high priority for you. You may envy others who seem to move through life with greater ease. Appearances can be deceiving, but you might as well try to achieve the look you want anyway — see if it makes you feel any better.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

You’re a force to reckon with today! When provoked, you might talk back in an especially cutting way. Ask yourself if that’s the only way asserting yourself can go. Perhaps you feel backed into a corner, but you probably have more space than you think.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

A subversive approach might seem necessary. Trying to guilt yourself out of it probably won’t help. Maybe you feel like you can’t live according to your values and still accomplish what you need to do. The limitations you perceive can be real, but look at whether the situation is really as urgent as it feels.