HOROSCOPES

Aries (March 21-April

19): A reality check could be necessary. You may tend to hear the worst in statements. Although the thought of receiving a cheery pep talk might make you want to keep your concerns private, that’s not what you’re likely to get. The basic facts should reassure you.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Your finances are likely in better shape than you realize. Still, peer pressure could have you doubting that. Obsessing about how well others appear to be doing may seem easier than confronting your more personal insecurities. Information you’ve suppressed might end up holding power.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

An authority figure might not be telling you the whole truth. Even though disputing their claims may spoil the mood, you’d be wise to take a close look at the rules to determine what’s really going on. You’re unlikely to be the only person troubled, so don’t be afraid to share!

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Moving toward your goals might now scare you. Your next step may involve joining forces with someone else, which could make you worried about losing your independence. Remind yourself that any collaborator worth having should be strong enough to hear out your concerns.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Oversharing about a messy personal matter is a risk today. Conversely, it also has the potential to bring a supportive individual who’s been quietly lurking in your network. While you don’t have to uncritically accept anyone’s platitudes regarding pain, you could benefit from them.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

A close relationship might seem like it’s holding you back right now. That being said, you could be overestimating what the other person truly wants from you. Even if the thought of disrupting a longstanding equilibrium is worrisome, asking the right questions should give you plenty of room to reconfigure things.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

Your efforts to earn approval could be counterproductive. While you might feel obligated to hold parts of yourself back for everyone else, see what happens if you don’t. Seeing a positive reception once you try a more open approach can heal wounds you’ve been carrying.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

The thought of chores could be overwhelming. Take a deep breath and consider your desire for fairness. If you set it aside, you still have to inhabit the space in question yourself — leaving it untended won’t increase your comfort. Focus on your own benefit as you clean.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Restraint could be necessary in a delicate conversation today. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t share anything personal. Have a specific idea of what you want this disclosure to add to the discussion — don’t spiral into detail to make them feel sorry for you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Financial worries could be motivating you to work hard. That said, any anxious self-talk can easily escalate to a level that’s not productive. Your mental energy would be better spent intentionally reviewing whatever messages about money that you received in your upbringing.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Overspending on something fun could be tempting at the moment. Remind yourself that longer-lasting gratification is likely available to you for free. You’re equipped to turn your routine discussions meaningful. Your personal stories may be more helpful than you realize.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Seeing your own contribution to the problems you face may challenge you at present. You could feel totally buffeted around by others. Looking to the facts and figures might help you begin to unsnarl the murky mess. It’ll potentially reveal a way you’re the one sabotaging your desires.