HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 19-April 18): There’s a difference between exact and exacting. High standards are great and you should push for them but you don’t want to alienate anyone in the process.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Gushy one moment, you may regret the promises that you make the next. Even if you can’t backtrack, you can always play down the more outlandish claims.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Mercury in Virgo shows that resources are slim, but they’re still better than nothing. Use what’s at hand. Remember how David beat Goliath?

CANCER (June 20-July 21): Usually you play business cards close to the vest, but you could benefit from others’ insights. They can show you how to maximize efforts.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Change provides an opportunity to redefine and reinvent. Review your professional self-image. You may have pigeonholed yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): Ruling Planet Mercury enters your sign. The next 2 1/2 weeks are ripe for making a place for yourself at the table where all the seats have been taken.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): You’ll have to switch back and forth between carrot and stick. This combination of coaxing and bullying will win the cooperation you seek.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): You have big ideas but are surrounded by small minds. This isn’t bad. It forces you to explain yourself in easy to follow words.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): You’re beset with nitpicky types as Mercury enters Virgo. Nevertheless their guidance is invaluable. It would be a mistake not to follow it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): A message sent a while back finally catches up to you today and it’s information that can make all the difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 17): Giving up something now could result in a gain later. Just make sure you remember to ask for it.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 18): You won’t have much patience for bureaucracy, but nothing gets done without receiving a stamp of approval first. It’s worth waiting for.