HOROSCOPE

BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY

Clashes and confrontations are inevitable this year and you should welcome them. For too long you have allowed others to have their say while keeping your own views and opinions to yourself. It’s time to be more forceful about what you believe.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

There is no point trying to force others to see things your way because that will make them even more determined to take an opposing viewpoint. All you can do is present them with the facts and let them make up their own minds.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Why are you feeling so guilty about all the fun you have been having of late? Most likely it is because of those tales of woe you keep hearing from people who have not had it so good. Yes, life is unfair. Too bad.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

Mercury, your ruler, is on fine form at the moment and you certainly don’t lack for confidence. Social occasions and travel plans are especially well starred, so don’t sit there doing nothing, get out into the world and enjoy yourself.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Just because someone has a different outlook to you does not mean you cannot work together or even be friends. Say what you have to say and say it well, then open your ears to what they have to tell you. Learn from each other.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

There is no right way or wrong way to do what needs to be done, there is only the way that works, so if you are happy with the way things are going then carry on and don’t let anyone persuade you to change.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

You will find yourself in a minority of one today and those who oppose you will be in positions of power. Do you back down? No you do not. The only way you are going to win is if you take the fight to them. Be intellectually aggressive.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Something you said a long time ago will return to either help or hinder you today. If nothing else it will remind you that causes have consequences, that what goes around comes around. Remember that the next time you open your mouth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

You are rather restless at the moment, especially on the mental level where your thoughts are jumping all over the place. But that’s good. The more you allow your mind to wander the more ideas and insights you will come up with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You will have to spell things out in the simplest of terms for other people today. It would be nice if everyone were as quick on the uptake as you but they are not so you have no choice but to repeat your message until it sinks in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan 20):

Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart makes this an important time for deals and negotiations. Try to strike the right balance between cooperation and forcefulness. That way you will get things done and get more money in your bank account.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You may be tempted to speak harshly about someone today, especially if they have been saying harsh things about you, but the planets suggest you will hurt them more if you ignore them. Pretend they don’t exist. Living well is the best revenge.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You will have to defend your beliefs with every weapon at your disposal over the next 24 hours. Every time others challenge your opinions you must hit back twice as hard. Give them no quarter. Show them no mercy. It’s all or nothing.