HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 19-April 18): It’s time to cut your losses, so be quick about it. It’s better to rip off a band-aid then agonize over a slow peel.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Avoid confrontations because even if it looks like you’d win you’ll still lose. Smoothing over ruffled feathers is the way to go.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): There are too many demands and it’s impossible to address them all. This is one of those rare occasions when you should allow circumstances to narrow the playing field

CANCER (June 20-July 21): The current alignment of planets exposes your vulnerability. Smile and nod in all the right places and no one will be the wiser.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Don’t make ultimatums if you haven’t the clout to back them up. Posturing isn’t an effective means of getting what you want, but persuasion is.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): It’s no fun having your feet held to the fire, but it brings results. Once passed this demanding period, you’ll be standing tall.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): What looks like the same fight gets a new twist when the opposition shows a willingness to compromise. Listen to what’s said with fresh ears.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): There are serious disagreements about how to proceed with a financial maneuver. Talk things out, but keep feelings and figures separate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): Before you felt pressured, but now that this person’s backed off you feel ignored. Make up your mind as to which one you want it to be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19): You know you can move a project forward, but lack supervisors’ support. Don’t wait on them. Lead and they will follow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 17): Come up against an obstacle enough times and something has to give. This time it may be you. It’s better to go around than to try to break through.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 18): Assumptions are turned on end as you realize that an adversary is one of the best friends you could hope for. This will take some getting used to.