HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Competition is good. It’s the opponent (not the prize) that spurs you on. Don’t settle for anything less than life in the winner’s circle.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Don’t let consensus overrule opinion. You may not win the current debate, but being on record for disagreeing supports your side later.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Focusing on the negative doesn’t brace you for anything. In fact it makes you dubious of positive outcomes. Adjust your psychic lens.

CANCER (June 20-July 21): A longstanding dispute is settled in your favor. Instead of parting company, you could form a new alliance. Do it right this time.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Careful. Someone will tell you whatever you want to hear to win you over. People know flattery gets them everywhere with you. Don’t be such an easy mark.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): The point isn’t to solve a problem, but to grapple with it. You’re engaged in a process that will prove both fulfilling and enlightening.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): Double-entendres do not a love affair make. If you want to get past the flirting stage then be bold. That other person is waiting on you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): You’re driven by dissatisfaction. Others say it’s negative, but staying hungry gives you an edge and makes you fiercely creative.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): You beat out a rival for the prize, but don’t crow too soon. The consequences may prove steeper than you initially thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): What you face isn’t a test of will; it’s a test of ingenuity. Everything you need to make a situation work is at hand. Do you see it?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): Generosity has its limits. Ironically it’s other people’s self-interest that teaches you a valuable lesson in how to economize efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): There’s nothing wrong with letting people believe what they want as long as you don’t mislead. It’s called choosing your words carefully.