HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): The life that used to seem so clear is nowhere to be seen. Now your ideas about the future wisely include great margins of inconceivability.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): As you continue to make efforts instead of excuses, you set yourself apart from the weaker contestants. The competition gets more intense, and so do you.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): When people feel judged, they want to depart from the source of judgment. Refrain from harsh judgment of yourself or anyone else.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Before you add a slew of people to the party, make sure you have the proverbial equivalent of enough food, drink and entertainment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re in a mood to make decisions and keep choosing until you have lined up your activity plan into the foreseeable future.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Three roles are open to you: critic, competitor and problem solver. The most natural fit is the last: You’ll gravitate toward solutions that serve the best interests of all.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You get along with most. No one can get along with all. There’s learning potential in every interaction.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): The inevitabilities of life can and should be combated daily with an active pursuit of kindness and beauty.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): There’s no great mystery here, just a problem with a practical solution, which you have at your fingertips. Just close your eyes and remember.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The attention you put in will be the same today whether you’re addressing one person or 100 or 1,000. You’ll give it your best. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You want to be the levity, the gift, the laughter. This is a lot to ask of yourself, and yet you’ll deliver it today.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): When it’s your room, it’s your rules. The more you get with this principle, the more you adhere to other people’s rules in their rooms.

Today’s birthday

(March 24): The cosmic birthday gift: You’ll take a risk, and suddenly things will just fall into place, which is how you’ll know you’re on the right track. The more you share with others, the better you’ll know yourself. Refuse the tendency to isolate. You’re excellent company, but your best interests are severed when you join others. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 18, 4, 44 and 28.