HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Finish up that application. It may feel like an exercise in futility but you won’t believe how things will change.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Someone who encouraged you to take risks now thinks better of it. But just because he lost his nerve doesn’t mean you should. Keep doing what you’re doing.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Don’t give up now when you’re on the verge of a breakthrough. Today’s Mars/Jupiter trine ensures that justice will be served — and in your favor!

CANCER (June 20-July 21): A question can illuminate or thwart. It all depends on what’s behind the asking. Be open, but wary, to others’ queries.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Sometimes all it takes is an obstacle to fire up your motivation. You were pretty non-committal before but now you’re hell-bent on seeing things through.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): Perplexed? Peel away half the theories you plastered on to the situation and you’ll see its true shape take form.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): Don’t assume that you’re being sidelined. If anything you play a pivotal role in future plans. Things are hush-hush because certain details need to be firmed up first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): You risk being accused of a conflict in interest. Choose your words carefully because someone’s looking to use them against you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): Thinking of transferring schools, departments or funds? Now’s the time to do it. You’ll also benefit from an incentive that you didn’t even know about.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): Cam you take two incongruous parts and incorporate them into one idea? It’s not as impossible as it looks and would strengthen prospects. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): What began as others seeking advice is turning into a situation where you’re more involved than you want to be. Backpedal now while you can. PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): You may have to unmake some recent decisions, but it’s worth it if it means doing the right thing.