HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): You’re not betraying anyone by going outside the usual channels to get what you want. If anything you may excite interest.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Don’t be goaded into a contest of wills. An opponent gains more by challenging you than you do in proving yourself.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): That loophole you’ve been guarding could wind up turning into a noose instead. Close it up quick!

CANCER (June 20-July 21): You’re normally tightlipped but now you’re ready to pour out your heart. You may be surprised by how many people have been waiting for you to do this.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Good news! Something you struggled long and hard for comes through today. Even if you’re totally exhausted, summon a smile.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): You don’t see yourself as being sensitive to your environment, but guess what? You are. A change of scene shows how some problems go with the terrain.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): Relations with a loved one are still tense, but you

must admit they’re improving. Instead of focusing on the problems, delight in your progress. SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): You may not have to make that big sacrifice after all. A viable option arrives in the nick of time. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): Wait until after you’ve earned everyone’s confidence to introduce your own ingenious twists. Do things by the book for now. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): You need people in your corner right now, but you won’t have to go begging. Say the word and you’ll find ample support.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): You’re not unsympathetic to an underdog’s position but you still have to think of the overall good of the group. If differences are irreconcilable then help this person find a place somewhere else.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): One of your greatest strengths is your empathy, but just because you sympathize with someone doesn’t mean you have to agree with their position. You’ll see a telling difference today.