HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Don’t decline a friend’s invite to do something wildly different today. Your horizons have grown a little narrow recently.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Why jump through the hoops for naysayers who lack the courage of their convictions? It’s up to them to sell you, not viceversa.

GEMINI (May 20-June 20): As a Child of Mercury (planet of the mind) you can take thinking for granted. Look for new ways to exercise your brain. Your gray matter needs a workout too.

CANCER (June 21-July 21): Denial is a survival mechanism, but now that you’re through the worst of things, you’re ready for the truth that will set you free.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Is a certain association holding you back? Maybe, but who says you have to be joined at the hip? Do your own thing for a while and let him do his.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): A last minute request needn’t derail plans. Be moment-to-moment and you can work this into what’s already in play.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 22): Handholding isn’t about knowing the answers. Sometimes it’s just about being present in the moment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ve had it with the contortions you have to go through to make ends meet. Then again — it’s made you flexible in ways you never imagined.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 20): You’ll want to be out and about this holiday season. It’s been a long time since you’ve had this much fun catching up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): Hit the party circuit because you never know who you’ll meet. A friend of a friend could turn out to be the man of your dreams or the very person who can make a dream come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): This is the time of year when people like to toast accomplishments. When you raise your glass, don’t be surprised if the person they’re honoring is you.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): Today you catch wind of someone’s plight and once again you’re ready with a behind the scenes bailout. This is why you’re everyone’s favorite Secret Santa.