Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ***** Zero in on what is going on. Creativity will burst forward if you tackle issues directly. An easy and relaxed pace seems impossible when you are driven to the level where you are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) *** Take a stand, but also be willing to look at another issue head-on. Communication opens up, though you could feel that it distracts from immediate concerns. Creativity opens doors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ***** Keep reaching out for others. New information comes forward. You might feel uncomfortable with a financial expenditure. Your expansive behavior could backfire. Recognize that you have limits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) **** One-on-one relating draws another strong response. You have a choice: not to act or to take action. Consider your options. An effort to appeal to someone you care about could help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) **** Defer to others in your smiling way. Expenses could be overwhelming as you spend, spend and spend some more. You might be hard-pressed to stop and listen to your inner voice. Take the time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) *** Focus on work and accomplishing as much as possible. You have drive and fire. Emphasize success and clear out your work. You are doing a juggling act. Take your time. Note a tendency to be overly sensitive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ***** Allow creativity to bubble up. Suppressing anger or scheming really doesn't work. Trust that it will pop out, whether you want it to or not. Open up to possibilities and know what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) *** Keeping a personal issue to yourself might be the only way you know. Extremes could mark your mood, or you could become overly assertive. Later, trying to ease some of the pressure or reactions you engender might be difficult.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) **** You might be taken aback by a boss or another pushy, assertive authority figure. Relating on a direct, one-on-one level also might not be as comfortable as usual. Think positively.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) **** Be aware of the costs of the direction you are choosing. Think through a decision; keep reaching out for someone at a distance. This person needs to clear the air.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ***** You are all smiles, and others clearly respond to your efforts. A partner could be irritated no matter what you do. Accomplishing what you need also could be challenging. Your mind floats.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) *** Understand what is going on behind the scenes. Your creativity longs for self-expression. A partner could be pushing you too hard. Eventually you won't have to handle this situation.

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