HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The muses will favor you with practical solutions. You’ll be inspired to find the most elegant solution to an everyday problem.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Life can be explained, considered and talked about, but it’s lived only one way: through experience.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): People will want to be near you today, which fortunately shouldn’t interfere with cherished solo time.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll be a leader. Your ability to navigate the territory will be envied by those who don’t have nearly the same confidence level.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Empathy is at the heart of all you do today. You’ll ignore the mistakes of others and overlook their shortcomings in order to praise strengths.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

You’re looking forward to something pleasant but trying not to set expectations too high. Happiness is mastering the art of expectation.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Anyone who has lied knows the subtle differences between lies and truths. You’ll get a lesson in this today.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Someone will be intent on impressing you. You are not easily impressed, and your reserve will only make this person try harder.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): You might be able to put on your old clothes but when you do, you’re somehow not wearing them. Same goes for your old obsessions. You can go back, but when you get there, you’re never there.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The thing you’re trying to do will be a pain, but don’t let that stop you. It’s important. Try different angles.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You don’t feel compelled

to run your ideas by other people for approval, but you should anyway. You’ll learn from your presentation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s an endeavor you’d do even if you weren’t paid. If it were suddenly illegal, you’d risk it in secret. That’s what you should spend your time on.

Today’s birthday

(March 23): The buck in the woods grows a crown of antlers, but that alone doesn’t make him king. The endowment is merely a chance to fight for the right to rule. You’ve such an attribute — an impressive talent that will be put to the test to prove it’s more than an adornment. You’ll use your gifts to claim territory and lead your life. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 40, 50, 18, 47.