HOROSCOPES

Aries (March 21-April 19):

An argument with friends or on social media could escalate out of hand without warning. Some people will never give you the validation you seek, no matter what you say or how you say it. When the risks of engaging outweigh the benefits, it’s okay to walk away.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

Getting locked into a dramatic showdown with a cruel authority figure is a risk now. Is the situation that simple? You’re entitled to fight for your own interests, but try to stay aware of the difference between a temporary strategy and your entrenched self-image.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

Pushing your political views on others could be appealing to you today. Perhaps this seems easier. If no one else ever asks inconvenient questions, then you won’t be tempted to either. Even if you learn things that rattle you, you’ll at least be dealing with the truth.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

Someone could seem to be invading your turf at the moment. You shouldn’t necessarily follow their advice blindly. On the other hand, you might be fueling the conflict in a way that’s obvious to everyone but you. Be open to things you don’t want to hear. Magical discoveries are out there.

A current power struggle in a close relationship could be more complicated than it appears. Still, it might be practically necessary to appease them, at least to some extent, before you have any chance of figuring out what is truly going on. Accept that you don’t always have good options.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Working hard can bring you rewarding results at this time. The only thing capable of holding you back could be your beliefs about your responsibilities. Consider the benefits of letting go of the idea that things are supposed to be fair in some measurable way.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

You’re ready to advocate for your own pursuit of pleasure — particularly if this desire has been suppressed for far too long. Some responsibilities you have toward others are legitimate though. Don’t squander your freedom on pushing an unreasonable request.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

Someone else’s objections could frustrate your current plans to improve your living space. For the time being, you may be better off limiting your aspirations to a smaller goal you can achieve without pushback. You deserve a sphere of influence that you don’t have to share with others.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Coming on too strong in conversation is an ongoing risk. Your feelings of being unheard are probably much larger than the current provocation. Both issues need to be addressed but not necessarily in the same way. You’d be wise to take care of the simple stuff first.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

Using money to throw your weight around could be tempting you. Directly asking the other people involved for what you want would make you vulnerable. That potentially locks you into a long-term arrangement though, so consider how long you can keep it up.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Making yourself look big and scary can help you feel safe at present. You may fear that others will take advantage of you. Past experiences could also color your view of the current situation. You don’t have to share your soft side, but at least stay aware of the dynamic.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

Tearing your perceived opposition down behind their backs could seem justified. The larger problem is probably a feeling that you can’t get your needs met. This might be true, but try to avoid doing anything that makes your problems bigger. Your secret has energy that won’t stay hidden.