IN THE STARS

ARIES

As a rule, friends lift one another up. If you don’t feel lifted by a friendship, it may not be a friendship. Seek alternative company so that you may have the benefit of contrast to inform your choice of company.

TAURUS

They’ll say there is no right or wrong way. Your skepticism is warranted. There are definitely ways that will work better for you, and you’ll try at least three before you find the charmed method.

GEMINI

Success in relationships depends on understanding people’s preferred currencies. Some want praise; others want playfulness. Affection is not the same as admiration. Today brings insight to the exchange.

CANCER

You sense that you matter profoundly to loved ones, but you might be surprised at the impact you have on complete strangers. Seemingly casual interactions will have more impact than you might imagine.

LEO

Though it’s counterintuitive, by taking on more, you save yourself from being overwhelmed. When you’re running at full capacity, everything orders itself because it must.

VIRGO

You’re very dear to others, and they consider you more often than you might guess. In quiet moments, sometimes you can feel them thinking about you, an assurance of your connection.

LIBRA

Things that get off to a shaky start will improve as you go. Hold on to hope and focus on fun facts. The future will brighten with every positive vibe you radiate.

SCORPIO

Speculation is part of the fun of getting to know people. Your creative mind will sometimes fill in the blanks in ways that are much more exciting and glamorous than reality.

SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN AQUARIUS PISCES with HOLIDAY MATHIS

When the red flags wave, you will be tempted to ignore them. There are things you want that make it hard for you to follow your own rules. Buy time; hesitate; bring trusted advisers into the situation.

You are so used to the work you do that you may underestimate how valuable it is to those who need it. This is why it’s good to have representation – so someone else can negotiate on your behalf.

The universe will be persistent with a message. If you don’t take a hint, it becomes a suggestion. If you don’t take it, it changes to a challenge, then a demand. Life is more pleasant when you take hints.

You’ll deal with a lurking fear by defining the problem and imagining possible ways to deal with such an occurrence. Then, instead of anxiety, you will have a plan.