Business deal gets rained out
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Your possessive side might emerge when dealing with someone you respect. Being selfish in that way is likely to reveal your innate insecurities. Tonight: TGIF! Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You could be more forthright than usual. Being so direct will energize you and encourage you to take a risk with a di�cult person. Tonight: A star, wherever you are. Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Much will be going on behind the scenes. You are anchored and secure at the present moment, and you’re likely to be very optimistic. Tonight: Not to be found. Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Emphasize what is important to you. Know what needs to happen, and decide who you want around you. Buy a token of a�ection. Tonight: Be where the crowds are. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Take your time when making a decision. It might be more important than you realize. Getting past an older person’s demands could be almost impossible. Tonight: Out and about. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You might want to make last-minute weekend plans. This person often plays devil’s advocate for you. You might be tempted to take o� for an adventure. Tonight: Out late. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
You might want to work through a problem quickly with a friend or loved one; otherwise, a lot of negativity could come into your life. Tonight: Make it personal. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Defer to others, and understand what is happening with a key individual in your life. Don’t overthink a decision too much. Tonight: Follow the leader. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You will want to free up some extra time just for you. You’ll remain levelheaded, even though you have a very di�cult decision to make. Tonight: Get physical — go to the gym, or go dancing. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
No one dares question your ideas or your appeal. You know where you are heading. You have a sense of direction that is unique. Tonight: Ever playful. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Get down to the basics, and understand that you will need to rebuild certain areas of your life. An older friend or relative could be unintentionally demanding. Tonight: Invite friends over. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Listen to news before changing plans. You could be more in limbo than you might have thought possible. Tonight: Love the moment.
Dear Harriette: The venue I work for hired a local promoter to bring in a Grammy Awardwinning artist to perform. The concert took place at an open-air amphitheater, and all events are advertised as rain or shine. And just our luck, it rained for two hours. To our surprise, the crowd waited patiently until the storm passed. When the rain stopped, we prepared the stage. The artist was grateful because the audience stayed. He performed, and the concert was amazing. After the concert, there were a few unhappy customers who asked for their money back. We normally do not give refunds. However, we made an exception. I feel like I should get some of our money back from the promoter because the box o�ce lost money. Do you think I am wrong for thinking this way? — It Is Only Business, Memphis, Tennessee
Dear It Is Only Business: Check your contract with the promoter to see if there are any clauses that would allow for you to get money back. Rain is likely considered an “act of God,” which often is exempt from refunding. That said, your promoter may be conscientious and generous, just as you were with some of your fans. Have a discussion with the promoter about how you lost money and you hope that they would give you a partial fee refund. Suggest that you would like to continue to work with them in the future.
Dear Harriette: My baby is entering preschool, and I am concerned because this will be the first time she will be away from me. I love my child so much that I thought about having her home-schooled just to be with her. I am aware that it would be a good idea for my daughter to go to school. What am I going to do while she is at school having fun and learning? — A Loving Mom, Jersey
City, New Jersey
Dear Loving Mom: Instinctually, you want to protect your daughter. Naturally, you believe that she will be safest when in your care. Yet one aspect of parenting that starts early on is preparing your child to be a citizen of the world. That means allowing your child to be in the company of other people. Research a certified preschool where you can send your daughter. Usually they start at half days. While she is there, you can volunteer at a local community center.