HOROSCOPE

Aries (March 21-April 19): You already know what you like, so do something else. Better to learn you' have a range of likes than be stuck trying to satisfy niche needs.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): The spotlight is on someone near. This comes as a comfort as you shine in a supporting role. You’ll note what to do and not to do when it’s your turn.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): It’s nice when a thing that feels good actually is good, but today the thing that feels good is a cheap shortcut. Choose the hard thing.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Human perception (and, indeed, survival) depends on filtering out more than we let into our awareness. You may notice more than others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s going well. It doesn’t mean all the lights are green or that the journey is frustration-free. It just means you are getting somewhere.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When you know where you want to go but not how to get there, you’ll figure it out. If you don’t know where to go, wait until you get an idea.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Most commercial offers are not worth the time it takes to read the small print. Navigate via intuition and advice from trusted friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): To get past fear and discomfort, do the thing you most want to avoid. Doing it once or twice will get you over things nicely today.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): A degree of enlightenment comes with noticing how your relationship with a loved one reflects the bond you share with a parent.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your heart is so lusciously light today, it will interfere with the laws of gravity. The people around you will be quick to laugh.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You are a deft charmer when you want to be. Today, you’ll be drawn to cut your skills on a hard audience.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Like the water of your sign, you can be soothing and seductive, or as dangerous as a crashing wave. Woe to the one who underestimates your power to change.

Today’s birthday (Aug. 22): Your projects do not have to be lucrative for you to consider them a success, yet you’ll have the pleasure of many different beneficial outcomes flowing from your work, including financial gain. Young and inexperienced people will follow your lead and be better for it. New relationships start the year off with style. Gemini and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers: 9, 40, 7, 38, 1.