HOROSCOPE

ARIES ( March 20- April 18): Some things you do just for the joy of it. Put aside money concerns because they’re getting in the way of your fulfillment. TAURUS ( April 19- May 19): Take it down a notch. The other party will accede to your demands but not if you shame them into it.

GEMINI ( May 20- June 19): You’ve been waiting for someone to make good on a favor, but this won’t happen on its own. You’re going to have to ask outright — and maybe even guilt trip.

CANCER ( June 20- July 21): Don’t let rivals see that they’re getting under your skin because they’ll never leave you alone if they sense weakness. Project confidence and they’ll maintain a respectful distance.

LEO ( July 22- Aug. 21): Resistance is futile when you’re on the wrong side of a Mars/ Saturn square. Indulge persnickety bosses and overly demanding parents.

VIRGO ( Aug. 22- Sept. 21): Your decision to remain above the fray is actually making matters worse. Everyone knows you have an opinion so you might as well voice it.

LIBRA ( Sept. 22- Oct. 21): Today you reach your limit with people’s crankiness. Set this person straight as only a Libra can. SCORPIO ( Oct. 22- Nov. 20): You’ve been complaining a lot lately but what are you doing to make a difference? You’re a Child of Mars. Actions speak louder than words.

SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 21- Dec. 20): A loved one is making your life a living hell, but it’s not by choice. Make time for a heart- to- heart and get to the bottom of what’s amiss. CAPRICORN ( Dec. 21- Jan. 18): People are trying to help, not undermine. Be receptive to their input and you’ll make progress in leaps and bounds. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 19- Feb. 17): You’ve had all you can take of a naysayer and either you walk or s/ he does. Ironically ( but not unexpectedly) this showdown gets them to back off. PISCES ( Feb. 18- March 19): Steer clear of the neighborhood drama. Both sides are right and both sides are wrong and neither is listening anyway. Wait until after Jan. 26 to broker a truce.