HOROSCOPE

ARIES (March 20-April 18): Principles are often abstract until you’re forced to stand up for them. Today you discover there’s substance in that far-flung ideal.

TAURUS (April 19-May 19): Venus square Jupiter is wonderful for bringing together like-minded people. It’s the perfect time to begin a relationship, find a backer, or merge and acquire.

GEMINI (May 20-June 19): Seeing is believing, but what if you can’t believe what you see? Your search for an explanation broadens your horizons.

CANCER (June 20-July 21): You keep saying you deserve better and then settle for less. Stop devaluing your self-worth and you’ll see someone match it.

LEO (July 22-Aug. 21): Days ago you were thrilled with developments, but now you’re not so sure. Don’t be dismayed. Wrinkles will iron themselves out.

VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 21): Are you treating your spouse like a child? Not a good idea unless you want him/her to act like one. Less condescension and more encouragement works wonders.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 21): Is a new love interest serious? Yes. But it’s hard to trust given the recent heartbreaks and disappointments. But then again: that’s love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 22-Nov. 20): The difficulty with hoping for the best is you’ll settle for second best just to keep hope alive. Lose the crutch and take action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21-Dec. 20): Efforts to appear blameless could be seen as ducking responsibility. Accept the consequences of your actions and you emerge smelling like a rose.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 18): A prospective customer or client gets back to you on an idea you pitched in the spring. This person’s game if you are, so say yes!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 17): When was the last time you thanked a friend for being there for you? You may want to show some appreciation before you ask another favor.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 19): No sooner do you close the door on one person then someone else comes knocking. Evidently you’re more in demand than you knew.