WEEKENDER HOROSCOPES

Nobody likes to do things they are not good at, yet almost everybody must. We are not born knowing things. A refusal to be terrible at something is a refusal to learn. The Sagittarius sun offers a dash of daring for those willing to try something new and agrees to double down on that courage if we don’t expect ourselves to be good at it right away.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are some obstacles that must be painstakingly climbed, but today’s can be vaulted over, provided you have a running start and a tall, strong lever and the faith it takes to fling yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You have talent, though you’re well aware of the other necessary ingredients that count much more, such as intent, persistence, the ability to prioritize well and the discipline to follow through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Because you’re involved and enthralled with what you’ve said yes to, you’ll say no about a dozen times. It’s the only way to stay focused, protect what you have and keep on track. “No” doesn’t mean “never.”

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What you do, you do well and will be appreciated and paid accordingly. Handle the financial end of things and other parts fall into place. Review the past budget to consider what worked and what didn’t.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re in demand. Those who want your attention will watch carefully to see where said attention is currently going. You have real potential to make someone jealous if you’re not careful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The “what if” chain is likely to visit your thoughts today. You have the power to slant this in a positive direction. If it’s not working out that way and you need reinforcements, invite “what if’s” mortal enemy, “so what!”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Mostly, you’ll be wise to go with the flow. But stay alert the whole time because you’ll hit shallows in which you can easily get off the raft and walk to a taxi where you can name your own destination.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The high-quality work you turn out won’t happen by accident. You’ll make good on your intention to exceed expectations, hit the highest standards of excellence and then celebrate your success.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Write with a pen — diary entries, cards, affirmations, all very lucky for you. Handwritten notes come straight from your heart. Texts aren’t the same. Your pen has some kind of magic in it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Life will get suddenly simple. You’ll recognize what’s relevant to your life and what’s not. You’ll know what you can safely discard and what you cherish. You’ll do what’s right for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People are at ease around you now. Your welcoming smile has something to do with it. Your warmth can be felt from a distance, and even people down the block are a little happier because of it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’re in for some friendly competition. This one is not a zero-sum game, and yet there will be a clear winner, which, as nice as you are, you still prefer will be you.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY. No stranger to making other people money, it will be so satisfying to finally thrive in a mission of your own making. Everyone will be better off because you pursue your dream. Your personal life goes in a wonderfully uncomplicated direction. It will be a joy to experience commitments kept and plans executed. Libra and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 32, 20, 1 and 48.

A conjunction of the moon and Venus in Capricorn, the sign of public image and power, nuzzles up to our sense of self-acceptance. How we feel about ourselves at home on the couch versus in a crowd of humanity are two different ideas. The closer their resemblance, the more comfortable we are. Comfort is the enemy of progress.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You love strong-willed people with a mind of their own. You don’t feel like you have to agree on every point. You’re supporting the person, not their entire platform. Your gift for encouragement will influence what happens next.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You feel more, so you love more, hurt more and, in today’s case, become more giddy with joy when your team wins, lifting the whole of the group to a new level of morale.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your affection will demonstrate in spirals. You’ll give positive feedback, be generous with your time and most available to your loved ones. This is how the work of love is done.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are many ways to learn, but the best is by doing the thing. The education you get through books and other media will give you a leg up, even though you won’t use a lot of it in the final process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). A wound is a site of healing. The destruction was in the past. What’s going on now on a cellular and energetic level is healing, rebuilding and bringing everything into a state of wholeness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It is not possible to grow without changing. You feel ready and willing to let go of the way things used to be, but even if you were reticent to do so, it would be too late. Your transformation is already underway.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There are so many ways to cooperate — one of them being by not participating in the work at all. When people are ready, willing or needing to hash it out on their own, stepping out of the action can be a gift of love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). One activity that gets you through hard things, such as a round of sit-ups or the cluster of days leading up to a vacation, is counting. If the thing you are counting is blessings, you will be very lucky indeed!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Romance will play out like a kind of theater — the one that feels absolutely real. And perhaps it is; although the intensity of drama will ebb and flow throughout the relationship.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The world is better when people understand and apply their talents. They can’t always do this alone. They need the keen observation of a witness. You’ll see strengths in others that they cannot see in themselves. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You will bring contradicting forces into perfect alignment. The amazing feat will have a profound effect on people around you. Indeed, your own heart will be moved in the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Even though there is a certain requirement of solo time you like to fulfill that seems to keep you in touch with who you are, you still need to be around other people to truly be yourself.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY. You don’t pay much attention to your popularity, but it’s on the rise, and you’ll enjoy the perks. You’ll earn more, laugh more and find yourself in more exciting situations. Consult mentors. A certification, degree or advancement is in store. What you’ve been dreaming about can finally become a reality. Aquarius and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 30, 21, 17 and 49. COPYRIGHT 2021 CREATORS.COM