HOROSCOPES

Happy birthday. You’re not the same person you were last year. You’ll get funding for a project, and an adventure begins. In April, love sparks your creativity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): People tend to simplify the personalities of others in their minds to process social information. But you’re not a stereotype. Today there’s a reward for defying the stereotype. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The only good thing about regret is it shows you what to want today. Use it as information to help you look for opportunities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21): People get addicted to many things. Among the strongest addictions is a person’s addiction to their own story. If yours isn’t a story that’s serving you, it’s an addiction that needs to be broken. CANCER (June 22-July 22): You know it’s a game, but that’s not the point. It’s still an experience. Whatever the stakes may be, whatever the prize is, play full out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Without a destination, you’ll spend time and effort in moving and still feel as if you’re getting nowhere. Give yourself the satisfaction of arrival.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Maybe the culinary experts taste the spice in the sauce, but most people taste “ranch dressing.” Don’t explain what went into your “recipe”; just go for the overall effect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You can save yourself a lot of hassle choosing right the first time. This will be true for relationships and tasks. Put thought into the beginnings. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Actors know even if they are playing someone deplorable, they must use a nonjudgmental compassion to find the motivation behind villainy. This will apply in the case of your figuring out someone. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s a new pattern emerging in your personal life. Give it scrutiny. One little tweak could make a world of difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today you’ll go quickly from scene to scene. Your mind fills in the blanks, making it seem like movement — but that’s just an illusion. Be sure to appreciate each individual ‘‘still” while on that page. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): To suggest that you’re supportive would be an understatement. Just don’t let this be the constant, or they’ll become weak and dependent on you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Because you have a limited amount of energy to spend on a problem, you’re better off doing nothing than chasing down every possible lead. You can afford to be selective. There’s a big difference between action and intelligent action.