HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The French culinary term “mise en place” refers to the peeling, cutting and measuring of ingredients before it’s time to use them. This approach will help your endeavors today.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): It’s important for people to feel a sense of progress in the early stages of a project. Use this on yourself.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Too much compromise ruins the deal for all. Might there be a better match elsewhere? Cancer (June 22-July 22): This is the time to consider the goals that matter most to you. You need to see your endgame before you can design a method to achieve it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Listening well isn’t a natural gift like athleticism or an ear for music. It’s a skill to be honed with practice.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What do you need to learn to put yourself at the top of your game? The bigger questions will be answered with small, incredibly detailed solutions.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’re so charming that you could get by on just that if you wanted to, but you’d prefer not to. You’ve a strong desire to contribute something so useful it renders charm merely optional.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): When the game is very hard, it doesn’t do you any good to stay at it and relentlessly keep losing. Take breaks.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Be careful which task you pick up. Some jobs are like boomerangs that will always swing back and give you more to do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The one you love loves you back. It still makes everything you take on seem lighter and brighter and easier and better.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll learn something new and prepare for your challenges in a different way.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): It’s the social aspects of the day that will make the most impact. You’re an exciting force in the room. Today’s birthday

(March 13): Your positive attitude opens fresh avenues. You’ll be welcomed into an elite group next month. Singles fall in love. There will be practicalities to work out in May in order for domestic life to hit a groove. Once the personal realm settles in, a huge project is your ladder to your “next level” goals. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 33, 39, 2 and 14.