HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The wise shaman doesn’t boss people around, yet because of this person, the group behaves differently. This is you today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The awareness of a bad condition is in and of itself a move toward good.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): There’s no clear definition of what your role is supposed to be in the social scenario at hand. Go with the flow.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): It is when you don’t need the relationship, job or deal (yet are still fascinated by the challenge of it) that you are the likeliest to get a good offer. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The one who starts to give you a problem is better let go of early on. You’re better off without high-maintenance people. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

It’s a struggle to avoid struggle and a pain to avoid pain. In light of this, take life headon, at face value. Forward march!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Not everything that happens to you is about you. Today happiness is not taking it personally.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When you’re faced with an overwhelming project, the tendency to do is to do anything but focus on that project. But be brave. Dive in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): It’s not that they are wrong and you are right; it’s just that it’s your job to challenge conformity.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There will be humble domestic chores and errands to contend with. If left undone, they would make your life complicated.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The big aims come with big sacrifices, but don’t let that deter you. Everything involves a sacrifice.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): When you were younger, you tried to avoid embarrassment at all costs. Now you realize that embarrassment is a rite of passage in becoming proficient at something worthwhile.

Today’s birthday (Dec. 5): Your gratitude toward the many who’ve helped you will be the spiritual practice that opens the way for new mentors and helpers to enter your scene. Love will be the main attraction in February, but be sure to do what’s right for you and not just what seems good for your special relationship. June brings a windfall. Pisces and Virgo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 40, 23, 11 and 45.