HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Why do some people get “it” faster than others? Probably because they’re not so hard on themselves. Lighten up and life becomes more illuminating.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Choose words carefully. Rivals are looking to build a case against you and will take what they can get. Don’t make their job any easier.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Ruling Planet Mercury enters a tricky patch of sky for the next few weeks. Beware of friends asking favors. You could get stuck holding their bag.

CANCER (June 20-July 21): Retreating two steps back after advancing three steps forward is never easy. But it’s still progress. Continue to build on what you have.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): A personal matter leaves you feeling powerless, but try to get passed that. You need to think with your head and not your heart right now. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): Suspicions are confirmed, but don’t jump to conclusions. There’s more to the story yet to unfold.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): People need a sounding board, so let them sound away. This is how you can help them to see that they’ve been carrying the answers inside themselves all along.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): Mercury in Scorpio reveals a fundamental drawback to a sale or transaction. Look into it right away because this could be a deal breaker.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): You’ll be spending a lot of time with old papers and files. But it isn’t all tedium. Reconnecting with the past inspires a future venture.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): Remember that you get overly critical when feeling anxious. Finding things to praise encourages colleagues to do their best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): Be careful about what you say and how you say it. People hang on your every word and even the most offhanded remark will invite intense scrutiny.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): A high hope falls flat, but wait a couple of days before lamenting your sorry Fate. This could be a blessing in disguise.