Horoscopes

Aries (March 21-April 19): You can’t expect to think differently if you’re using the same references as everyone else. For this reason and more, it’s time to go digging deeper for new influences.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Knowing your weakness is the first step. From there you can build on your strengths enough to compensate, find a way to capitalize on the inherent gift in your weakness, or work directly to develop the weak area.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): People may ask about your plans, but youmight want to show them what you’ve already done instead. That will speak with more volume and clarity, leaving no room for doubt.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): There’s something to be said for feeling like you have to impress a person. It will be interesting to see how the nearness of such a person changes your approach. Of course, it’s nicer to be with people who already get you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re so close to success on a project, though you may have to redefine it. For instance, success may be simply finishing the thing so you can move on and never look at it again.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Breathe. Of course, that’s not your only job in the process of helping this thing along. Breathing in; breathing out; plus investing some of your faith: Hit those three, and then step back. Your job is done.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): It might sound like a mean thing, but a big part of your happiness, success and well-being is just knowing who to stay away from. It’s better to be alone than with an influence that makes you behave as less than you really are.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): On this day of cosmic change, you’ll adapt more easily to the transition than most, if only because you long ago accepted the temporary nature of all things. For this reason and more, someone wants to hold your hand.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You don’t have to wait until tomorrow to get your second chance. By then you might not even want it anymore. To a person of action, now is the second chance — and now and now.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The bottle of water by your side helps you stop and think while you stop and drink. A more thoughtful (and hydrated) approach to speaking with people and doing your work will lead to an important breakthrough.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ll be in a position to defend a person or idea, and because you’re so loyal you’ll do this well. For this reason, knowing whether the person or idea is in the right will be crucial. Find out first.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): There’s that one person you like to have around — the one who’s like a candle in a dark room, mysterious, warmand always casting a lovely quality of light on you.

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