Horoscopes

Aries (March 21-April 19): If you’re going to make an effort, you want to know what the point of it is. To feel there’s a point that you haven’t seen or understood yet will not be enough — not today. Everything must have a known purpose. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can cast a spell on another person with your words. It’s not something you take lightly. You’re quite aware of the responsibility that comes with your power. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Your freedom is so important to you now that there’s not a lot you’d exchange for it. In particular, you’ll be careful not to accept favors from anyone who has the potential to throw down a restriction on you. Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’re not exactly nosy; rather, you’re a very curious student of human nature. You watch, learn and predict. The more you learn the more accurate your predictions will be. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): It’s said that many a truth is spoken in jest. Arguably, the very nature of joking is turning all that pain into a phrase, a look, a crystalized communication of this acute shared human experience. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here is a cheat sheet for the day. The answer to “Why?” is, “Why not?” The answer to “How?” is, “Just do it and you’ll find out.” The answer to “Should I?” is, “Probably not, but you’d be a fool to let that stop you.” Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):

You sometimes wish you had a little

more direction. People suggest things, but suggestion is not direction. A direct order by someone you trust is a kind of gift. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You are a self-directed person living in a world in which everyone wants to tell you where to go, what to do there and how to do it. In order to do something your own way, you’ll have to shut everyone out and do it by yourself. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Self-esteem is all about how you rate in the assessment test written by you, given to you and taken by you. After all, you’ve a certain reputation to uphold between you and you. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

This will be a sweet spot of days. As much as you love an adventure, you need rest, too. Real rest is when you’re not adventuring. The comfort of this day will be a cocoon.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Patience and fortitude will be required of you. Go to bed early, because this challenge will continue through tomorrow. Rested, you’ll be at your best and in a position to figure out how to benefit immensely from the situation. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

You see what others don’t. Unless you communicate it somehow, they will never know. Your sight is a talent and also, in a sense, a responsibility.

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