HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY:

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You really don’t owe anyone an explanation, but you may choose to explain anyway, instead of leaving the story to people’s imaginations, which can be wild, strange and unpredictably aimed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). To be content with yourself is the aim here, and one of the best signifiers of success that you could ever have. And the best part is that if you really wanted to, you could make it happen in an instant.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Emotional work doesn’t look like other kinds of work but it can be just as demanding as physical work, if not more so. Some people give you emotional work without realizing it’s what they are doing. Educate them.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Don’t beat yourself up because you were not able to do what you told yourself to do. Be kind. Be curious about yourself. Self-knowledge takes time. The better you know yourself, the more effectively you’ll be able to lead yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). While technically it’s not your job to stir up the people and strengthen their collective spirit, you are the best person for the task, as you have that special charisma they want to follow. And this group could really use some unity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s a decision hanging in the balance and it should not be made impulsively. Hold off. More will be illuminated. When it’s time, you’ll be absolutely certain of your choice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). A trip down memory lane is featured, and you may be surprised about how others remember it. No one’s story will be completely right or wrong. There’s something to be learned from this discrepancy of vision.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). There are people who seem to be able to get you to do things you normally wouldn’t. They seem outside of the rules. “Morality, like art, means drawing a line someplace.” — Oscar Wilde

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Why is it so hard to believe that what matters to you counts as important? Sure, in the big scheme, it may not affect many, or have life-and-death consequences. But it’s as important as anyone else’s agenda you know.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ve been very accommodating, and now it’s time to stop and let others make the effort for a change. If you keep this up, the pattern will settle with you in the neverending service position.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The term “gaslighting” refers to when one person manipulates another into questioning his or her own sanity. You’re immune to this. You know that everyone sees things differently and refuse to engage in useless arguments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s a situation that, from the outside, seems enviable, but it’s not the case. If anyone can see this, it’s you. You’re in the unique position to help someone who, to others, wouldn’t seem to need help.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Destiny is a weaver, and this year’s design is rather intricate. The success secret is to pay attention to the patterns you want to repeat and to ignore the ones you don’t. February brings a windfall. Leo adores you. Your lucky numbers are 49, 24, 3, 10 and 16.