HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY:

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The spirit of rivalry creeps with a spur-of-the-moment contest. There was a time you would rush into the game without a thought, but now you’re more aware.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A gradual and natural progression is underway. Your priorities, wants and needs will soon change to suit this fresh mission. Noting the imminent change of season, you’ll have a fond appreciation for this exact, perfect moment.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You have a sense for the motivations of others, which allows you to align yourself with those with similar interests. It also means you are not so easily manipulated. When you sense a person is using some kind of persuasive technique, it makes you wonder why.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because you have grown accustomed to doing what scares you, you take discomfort as a good sign that you’re growing. Out of your element, and forced to rise to the occasion ... that’s your zone of success today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Maybe others want something a little different from you than what you’re currently giving. Ultimately the one to determine how you’ll change is you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The world gets you. It’s listening. There’s a rhythm to the day as you click with people. You’re a key part of everything coming together. You open your heart and the world takes this as a cue to come forward and fill it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is no skill more useful now than your ability to match your message to its recipient. Your inclination toward good-natured, harmless shenanigans will be fun for relationships.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Write down your impressions to preserve the details because you will remember things differently than the other people around you. Tonight will bring one of those certain instances when pulling back and not helping can be the biggest help. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) .A carefree mood sets in. Your mind is cleared of worry, your time free of chore. Sure, you have responsibilities, but they don’t seem burdensome.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Things happen that look more impactful than they really are. You’ll worry that the Shakespearean “dye has been cast,” but don’t. What you’re dealing with here is a temporary stain, which will be washed away with minimal effort.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The spotlight is taking its sweet time getting around to you, though this might be considered a gift. You can never be too ready. Use the extra moments to prep yourself for your star moment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It doesn’t feel like you’re making decisions because answers come so automatically to you that you hardly feel you are choosing, but of course you are. IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: You’re a healer. You’ll revel in relationships that fortify you and you’ll take that feeling into the world. Sagittarius and Aries adore you. Your lucky numbers are 48, 11, 36, 32 and 5.