WEEKENDER HOROSCOPES

But a few hours into the Mercury retrograde, the shift in relationship dynamics may be palpable. Where do you stand? Who can you rely on? Who relies on you and for what? These questions and more will be answered with real-life evidence in the weeks to come. Let time unfold the story. No need to push; it will only bring spoilers.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll go out of your way to understand a person today, not because you’re particularly curious, but because you’re interested in self-development, which almost always requires the understanding of those different from you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). When you’re stuck, does it really matter what got you there? Don’t look back, that’s irrelevant now. Really the only thing to do is wiggle. Figure out what’s got you pinned, what’s movable, what can be leveraged … you’ll get free.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s like the starting gun goes off and you’re not sure which direction to run in. You’re not confused so much as responding to an intuitive call. Listen to weird wisdom as it whispers to you: Is this really a race worth running?

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There is no doubt that fun is contagious. It’s also subjective. If they’re having fun and you’re not, you’re in the wrong place. The opposite is also true. Good vibes are mutual vibes. If not, keep moving forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The same situation can be called a problem or a blessing. It will conform to whatever you call it. Make things simple by deciding it’s a blessing and sticking to that until you see the blessing in it. It won’t be too long now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When trying to make sure everyone else is happy, it shouldn’t come at the expense of your own good time. If there’s a way to do both, you’ll find it. If there isn’t, choose your fun over theirs for once.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Sometimes learning is fun — also frustrating and tedious. You’re getting used to the frustration and you refuse to accept it as a legitimate reason to give up. Your attitude is stellar and so will be your results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). “Travel light” is a principle that helps you whether or not you’re actually venturing from home. The guiding principle here is need. Decide what you need and take only that. There is much to be gained with so little to carry.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Since you never can quite tell how others are going to react, start with creating what you might delight in. Oddly enough, if you never do more than that, you’ll be counted among the most charming.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People want what they want, not what others think they should want. You’ll root around in search of the motivations of others. On some level you know that if you understand this, you understand a lot more.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though there are no better or worse people, there definitely seem to be people who act more or less effectively in the given situation. When you strive to be your best, you strive to work the situation for the highest good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There’s much that gets lost at the altar of the literal. Taking things too literally often leads to a very limited perspective and bad moods are sure to follow. Joy is expansive. Do what makes you feel joyful.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY. Whatever time you spend dreaming, it will be worth it. Your rich inner world will be expressed and reflected in your outer experience. Reading, spiritual study and travel will all play a part in your beautiful year. You’ll be tested and your high score will lead to accolades and responsibility. Capricorn and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 2, 20, 18, 4 and 16.