ROYAL STARS

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★ We’re off to a shaky start this week. It is what it is. Astrology is like the weather — you have to accept what’s happening. Rules, regulations and an insistence on the way things are “always done” might limit your scope of action today. Take it easy. Work with what you’ve got. Tonight: Lie low.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★ Financial limitations might be a discouraging feature today. Your share of something might be less than you expected. Possibly, you didn’t even get a piece of the pie! Someone older or more experienced might rain on your parade. Nevertheless, solitude will please you. Tonight: Think “goals.”

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★ This is a poor day to challenge authority figures — parents, bosses, teachers and the police. Don’t ask for anything. Their reply will be, “Talk to the hand.” It’s a pity, because you have something to say now, and you look good to others. Bide your time. Tonight: Show respect.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★ Religious rules, traditional thinking and restrictions regarding medical matters, the law and higher education will cramp your style today, especially at work. You’ve got bright ideas, but you can’t make them fly. No one will listen. Just cope. Patience is your ally. Tonight: Explore.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★ This is a poor day for making financial decisions, especially about inheritances, shared property or anything that you own jointly with others. Someone might discourage you. You also might be misinformed or deceived. Travel for pleasure will appeal to you if you can swing this. (You need to get outta Dodge.) Tonight: Check your finances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★ This is a delicate day. You are ambitious, focused and raring to go. Nevertheless, partners and close friends will oppose your plans, especially if they relate to home and family. Therefore, propose nothing. Be smart and sit this one out. (“Is that seat taken?”) Tonight: Listen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Avoid arguments about legal matters, medical situations, foreign countries, travel plans and issues related to publishing and the media, because you will stir up controversy. You don’t need this. Things are difficult enough today. Take the high road — the view is better. Tonight: Get organized.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★ Children might be an increased responsibility for you today. Likewise, social plans might become more of a bother than they’re worth. This is also a challenging day for sports events and anything related to show business or the hospitality industry. And so it goes. Tonight: Be friendly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★ Family discussions will be a challenge today, especially with parents and older relatives. This is the kind of day where people are quick to tell you why you can’t do something instead of encouraging you to try. Everyone’s hanging black crepe paper. Cope as best you can. Tonight: Cocoon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★ There are a lot of obstacles today — both mental and physical — that make this a challenging time for you. This is why you might feel worried. As I recall, Mark Twain said that most of the horrible things in his life never happened. Ain’t it the truth? Tonight: Conversations.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★ This is a poor day to negotiate financial matters, because people will be tightfisted. Furthermore, they will probably discourage you or make things difficult for you. On top of this, an element of fuzziness, confusion and possibly deceit are in the picture. Trust nobody — even yourself. Tonight: Count your money.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★ Today you feel depressed, judgmental and resistant to the blessings of dark chocolate. (That’s saying a lot.) Don’t worry; this is a temporary dark cloud on your horizon. Don’t ask for permission or approval. Life feels hard today. Keep your head down and your powder dry. Tonight: Rest.