Horoscope

Aries (March 21-April 19) ••••• Where your friends are is where you want to be. Work? What? You might want to take off several days so you can properly christen the New Year. Know that you cannot avoid some responsibilities.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) •••• You need to step up to the plate. Others might be dependent on your energy or sense of responsibility. Express a long-term desire. Others seem to be sensitive to the possibilities. Excitement surrounds you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) ••••• Reach out for those at a distance. What you say and do could make all the difference. Listen to news with your mind open to more dynamic thinking. Have you been restricting yourself in some way?

Cancer (June 21-July 22) ••••• Deal directly on an individual level. Others appreciate your attention, especially a key person. Don’t stand on ceremony if possible. You can step back. Think before opening your mouth.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Others simply know how to create a haze around your thinking. Make it OK to wear rose-colored glasses today. After all, life might be a lot better that way. When someone changes radically and you wonder why, look at your glasses.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• You have a way of mellowing out and getting past a problem. If you really want to try a different approach or a new idea, do so. Then finally you will know what could happen. Think positively.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• You could be up for more fun. Investigate and understand what motivates the many people in your life, especially those who seem happy most of the time. Join the crowd.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Easy might be the best approach. You certainly cannot fit a round peg into a square hole, though you might try. Realize and establish your limits. Security and family are linked; not all is financial. There is emotional acceptance too.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)••••• No one can deny that you have a way with words, though some might not appreciate it if you use that skill. Sometimes you can be very blunt. Understand where someone close is coming from.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Be aware of your options. You don’t need to head in one direction, even with New Year’s planning that is uncomfortable for you. Be willing to say no. Be willing to choose what works for you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Your imagination leads you, though you might define your actions logically. Use care with others, as they cannot be as easygoing. Friendship is always a high ideal. Honor it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Understanding your limits might be far more important than you think. You don’t need to push someone too hard; this person is likely to come to his or her senses if left alone. Letting go works.