HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY:

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s something you’ve been wanting to get across, but you didn’t know how. Now the inspiration will hit, and you’ll have the exact right words — or, more than likely, that which communicates beyond words.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Some friends get you on a level that other friends will never understand. That’s just how it is. Your ability to roll with it and appreciate whatever people appreciate about you, is what keeps you rich in friendship.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When you grow weary of the dance of opposites within you — and you will — tell the dancers to go on break. Let them drop out of the swirling vortex of contradictions to get a coffee. Then go about your business, enjoying the quiet.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Daily habits, like getting sunshine and exercise, or putting your keys in the same place every time, make all run smoothly so you can focus on what matters — the relationships you value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Explore unconventional methods for finding happiness and enjoyment. Creative activities will allow you to explore your inner thoughts. Art and exercise will serve as an outlet for processing feelings and gaining clarity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You can’t make people feel, but if you could, you know just the feeling you’d want them to have. And to whatever extent you can cultivate a vibe, you will. You’ll arrange an environment conducive to the mood you want to create.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Social wins lead to other kinds of wins. Avoid gossip and limit small talk. Congratulate others on their success, acknowledge the challenges, and ignore all else.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your powers of empathy emerge in response to someone’s pain — a brand you know well. Knowing there’s a possibility you could be a major part of someone’s healing, you’ll apply them with generosity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your accomplishment will draw attention, and that can’t be helped. Luckily, your inherent kindness disallows any of the props you get for today’s success from going straight to your head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Doing what you love, putting good things in the world and creating opportunities for others charges you up and doesn’t feel like work at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). In moments of frustration, it seems something is happening that you don’t want, though it’s more accurate to say you’re attached to something else — a different idea of what should be happening.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The mystical side of you wants to dive into the ethereal depths, though your practical side resists. Why? You don’t need gear to navigate the sea of dreams.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

You’ll complete three impressive jobs and be up for an award. Taurus and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are 1, 2, 8, 13 and 29.

Dear Abby: We recently moved to a new neighborhood. My 8-year-old son, “Joey,” has become best friends with a classmate, “Paul,” who lives on our street. We know from research we did when we bought our house that Paul’s stepfather, with whom he lives, is a sex offender who committed crimes against children and served time in prison.

Paul has been coming to our house most days, which is fine. However, both Paul and Joey have started asking whether Joey can go play at Paul’s house. I will never allow my son to play there. At some point, the boys will want an explanation, but I don’t think Paul knows about his stepfather’s past, and I don’t think Paul’s mother knows that I know.

If I tell Joey an ageappropriate version of the truth, I am sure he will tell Paul. I don’t think this is how Paul should hear about his stepfather’s