HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): You’re not too thrilled with coming in second place, but you know what they say about number two? Accept this as a challenge to try harder.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): If you’re going to give in, then do it graciously. This presents a golden opportunity to gain sympathy for your position.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20): Don’t try to win approval first. You won’t get anywhere. Pursue what you want discreetly (what people don’t know won’t hurt them) and you gain support.

CANCER (June 21-July 21): Let your good work speak for itself. Not only does it set a shining example, but it will shame colleagues so that they never question you again.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): At one time standing on principle made sense. Now it hinders more than inspires. Step down off the soapbox and you get things moving again.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): You know that a bird in hand is better than two in the bush but what’s the harm in taking a peek? You can always say you were checking out your market value.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22): Your greatest resources are the people in your life. Ask around for advice. If one doesn’t have the answer, another will.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): How does a simple request become a headache, while a farfetched goal falls in easy reach? Clearly the Universe is in a humorous mood. Smile.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): Admitting someone was right is never easy — especially when you know he’ll gloat. Be a good sport. Not just anyone can be the bigger person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): You know you’re moving forward, but saying good-bye to the way things used to be still isn’t easy. Nevertheless you’re on the right path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): You’re going to have to choose between two people. Hemming and hawing only makes it worse. Choose already.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): You’re having a hard time making up your mind. Are people being pushy or are you being wishy-washy? Passive resistance is still resistance.