Horoscopes

Aries (March 21-April 19): Not all relationships are built to last. If they were, you’d have too many of them to devote the amount of quality attention necessary for truly special relationships. You learn something from even the briefest encounters. Taurus (April 20-May 20): You can and should become your biggest fan, especially in these early stages when the others aren’t quite getting it yet. You’ve already been your worst critic and biggest adversary, and it was pointless. Go easy on yourself. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Every wrong answer is an opportunity to get smarter and find the right one. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve traveled in the wrong direction. If it’s the wrong direction, it’s not going to get you there; so just turn around. Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll be making some choices and changes today — molding your world before someone else does. It might not be pretty at first. Art is like this. It often looks like a mess right up until it all comes together. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There are those who will tell you that certain pursuits are a waste, but you’re actually the only one who can determine this for yourself. Chances are, if it brings you enjoyment, it’s not wasted. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Since no one wants to hear about things that were intended but didn’t quite happen, your choice is to take action. Better to be wrong and strong than well-intentioned with no follow-through. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): You’ll be wise to put more thought into what would be most comfortable, functional and appropriate for what’s to come. The way you dress today will have a disproportionately significant impact on what unfolds. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’ll get into some fun. Some might even call it trouble, and they wouldn’t be far off. On the bright side, it’s likely to be the kind of fun/trouble that bubbles up then recedes just as quickly. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve learned from your teachers, and yet what you’re delivering these days has a flavor that’s all your own. It may be time for you to step out and share your unique take on it. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There’s a mystery to solve, and it’s time to get to the bottom of it. Dig deeper. There is something to solve here. You’re equipped with the right tools, too, mainly diplomacy and curiosity. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re misunderstood. It’s not that you’re being unclear; it’s just that you’re not speaking their language. Try again. Break it down. Figure out what words are not breaking through. You got this. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): You were hovered over, adored! Now the energy has shifted, and someone else is getting the attention. It’s only natural to feel a little weird, but you’re also glad that you can finally do what you want without so many eyes on you.

You must be a new reader of my column or you would know that every year around holiday time I receive letters from people like you, expressing that rather than feeling joyful and elated, they feel depressed and deprived. Some of it may be the result of the incessant marketing of these holidays, which gives the impression that “everyone” is having a grand old time sipping cider, stuffing themselves with turkey and caroling under the windows of their neighbors.

An antidote for your holiday blues might be to do more than volunteer. Why don’t you and your husband plan to do something special to treat yourselves, rather than stay home feeling like everyone else is enjoying themselves? Choose a different destination each year to visit and learn about.

Or invite some friends or acquaintances to join you at home. There’s a saying that misery loves company, and in your case, company might be the solution to the problem.