ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Pay attention to the way you feel around people. Whether you feel bigger, smaller, funnier, duller or sharper, it’s what you’re making of their response, not a reflection of who you actually are. Even so, these feelings matter and will sway your decisions. Make efforts to be near those you feel good around. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Destiny takes no pleasure in tripping us up, though her path is rich with rocky paths. Treacherous stretches are opportunities to be a little more careful or skillful. Stay upright and keep moving forward. The secret to success in both these aims is sturdy shoes and steady company.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

Even though there are many welcoming souls around you, you may still feel like an outsider at times this week. One reason is that there’s so much on your mind that you don’t quite know how to share. Once you sort it through and accept all the different parts of you, it will be much easier to connect with others. 

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

It’s fantastic to be able to control where you go and love it when you get there. But when you have to be somewhere you don’t prefer, that’s when it gets interesting. This week brings a chance to become clever, solve problems and develop coping mechanisms. You’ll meet good people in unexpected places.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Do you really want something or do you just think you want it? Maybe it’s too early to tell. Either way, a bit of acting will be involved in this acquisition. You won’t know what you can pull off until you try. One theme that runs throughout the week: What you pretend for an extended period of time will become real. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You can accomplish much on your own, though sometimes it’s better to be part of a team. You’ll have choices in this regard. Directing a group can include a lot of extra work you don’t need to deal with when you’re working solo. Seize the opportunity to experiment with different styles to find your success zone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)

You’ll serve the ones you love, and your love is part of what makes you a servant. When you adore a person or believe in an institution, a position of helping is a great joy. Be sure to let others take care of you, too. And if there is a relationship imbalance, it can be righted this week before it becomes a problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)

People go to great lengths to avoid feeling afraid. You can save yourself the trouble by opting to be brave. Working through uncomfortable emotions is a skill that opens your horizons. There’s so much more for you to experience when you’re not running from the possibility of an unpleasant emotion. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You’ll act out of a desire to benefit others, and your eyes will be opened to the opportunities in the situation. You will witness tenderness and give it. Your heart will soften, not just for your main people but for the whole world. You’ll be generous with attention, forgiveness and affection.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Just because there are obvious issues on this path doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong one. Every road has features and obstacles, and the problems are a normal part of every life. You’ll get the ones that make you better, and you never have to worry about making any more than would naturally occur.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You may seek advice knowing full well that each opinion is but one way of looking at things — each fact, each rule a mere drop in an ocean of information. In the end, you’ll be enriched by what others have to say, but you’ll follow your gut instinct, which is as good an indication of what to do as any could be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

There are people who would love to be by your side, cheering you on, though it does take work and time to find them. In the meantime, self-encouragement is a worthy skill to develop. Confidence is a habit, and you welcome the chance to practice positive self-talk and cultivate your strong, can-do attitude.