HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): It’s time to get serious about a certain property or family matter. But what looks like an open and shut case isn’t. It will take longer than you think.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Attempts to improve a situation may be futile if the other party is set against it. Be sure you stand a chance before making the effort.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20): Don’t be too quick to quit the scene. There’s a good chance that what looks problematic holds the key to your salvation.

CANCER (June 21-July 21): Whenever a colleague says a feat is impossible you find a way to make it doable. This is good but remember that it’s other person who needs to step up to the plate; not you.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Resist the impulse to draw comparisons when a friend unloads. You should be commiserating, not competing for the title of most long suffering.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): The return of an old friend is more than coincidence. She has a valuable role to play. Bring her up to date on developments.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22): You don’t like being dictated to, but if you cooperated then things wouldn’t get heavy-handed. Yield and the other person yields back.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You see the fly in the ointment that others can’t. Take this time to figure out a solution so that it’s ready when you hear the telltale shriek. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): Criticisms sting and you’re close to walking. But is there any truth to them? If so, address it. You’d only recreate this situation elsewhere. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): Insecurities are busy painting worse case scenarios. Put them out of your mind and trust in your creative process. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): You don’t like brats — especially overaged ones. Nevertheless you’ll soon see the last of them so play along for now. PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): Being a little hardnosed doesn’t hurt. It makes people appreciate when you’re cooperative. Besides you’ve done all the bending you can.