JACQUELINE BIGAR’S HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

The wise Ram will defer to others as plans start to develop. You could be uncomfortable with a question that involves a friend or parent. Express your humor and creativity, and you’ll pass by an obstacle with ease. Tonight: Try something new. This Week: Your adventurous spirit might catch someone’s interest.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Others let you know what they expect from you. Whether plans are set or are just being made, the situation remains the same: The person with you wants to be leader of the gang. Give him or her that pleasure. A personal matter might keep you close to home. Tonight: Order in. This Week: When processing your thoughts, share them with a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Your plate is always full, and today will be no different. The manner in which you handle overwhelming demands is likely to vary. Some of you will employ greater organizational skills, whereas others might need to ask for help more often. Tonight: Pace yourself. This Week: You will enjoy some time away from the daily grind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Your delightful imagination draws others toward you, and it makes you more memorable to a loved one. Don’t hesitate to express your inner child. Try not to spend money as easily as you typically do. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow. This Week: Push to accomplish all that you must by Wednesday.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Know what is expected of you. A loved one could come forward and share more of himor herself with you. You are a very social sign, but you also enjoy staying close to home. Be a couch potato, curl up with the family pet and make this day yours. Tonight: In bed early. This Week: Reach out to a loved one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Catch up on a friend’s gossip — even if you don’t want to, you might not have a choice. Get together with a loved one for brunch and maybe a movie. Visiting seems to be the theme of the day. Trust your intuition, and you will land well. Tonight: Stay on top of things. This Week: You might be withdrawing from a situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Be aware of the pros and cons of a major purchase. You might find this item to be necessary for promoting your business. Before you sign any papers, make sure that your opinion of this expenditure is valid; you don’t want to spend unnecessarily. Tonight: Visit with an older friend. This Week: Start enjoying life more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might be more determined and less flexible than you realize. You want what you want, but so do others. Try being less tenacious once in a while, and go along with others’ ideas. So many requests head your way. Tonight: Make plans for an escape. This Week: You are active, but remember to make time for a close friend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You have the ability to let go of problems easily. Acting in this manner will allow you to take a break from the chaos around you. Invite a dear friend to a baseball game or some other mutually enjoyed activity. Tonight: Celebrate good times! This Week: You hit your monthly power days and are all smiles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Go along with someone else’s decision. You could find that your ability to persuade others to make changes emerges. As a result, people will find you more intriguing than ever. A loved one might express his or her delight in a big way. Tonight: Listen to news carefully. This Week: Lie low until Wednesday, when you no longer can be held back.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You will want to consider an option more carefully. Someone’s invitation could be intriguing, but you might not understand what this person really wants from you. Take a risk and find out. Your sense of humor will come out regardless. Tonight: Till the wee hours. This Week: Others vie for your friendship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Your romantic nature will prevent a loved one from losing interest in you. Sometimes acting on wild ideas only adds to the moment. You might have too many obligations to really free yourself up. Work on changing that. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow. This Week: Tension soars because of demands.

Happy birthday This year you are quite content with your life. However, you need to realize that change is inevitable. Allow yourself to go with the flow, and try not to get upset about what could happen. Be present in the here and now. If you are single, you tend to exude a certain magic that attracts others, and it will be intensified this year. A love affair to remember is likely to develop. If you are attached, you seem to be more in the groove of relating than you have been in a while. Delight your significant other with a special trip or a long-desired item. Sagittarius agitates you with his or her need for change.