horoscopes.

IF YOUR BIRTHDAY IS THIS WEEK ... Ask bosses or managers for special permissions before mid-March. Over the next six to eight weeks, a rare opportunity for added education, improved skills or financial increase is available. Respond quickly to all proposed partnerships and new assignments. Your spontaneous enthusiasm will prove invaluable. After mid-April, several months of social confusion and fast new friendships arrives. Watch for a powerful wave of controversial invitations, quick reversals and complex group events. To some degree, social relationships begun between April 14 and Sept. 24 will tend to bring romantic conflict into your life. Don’t hesitate to challenge outdated ideas, however. Unique solutions will ensure lasting harmony.

Aries (March 21-April 20).

Image: At midnight, a team of editors compiling a dictionary.

Message: Precise words.

Outdated bills or forgotten paperwork may require added attention before midweek. Watch for authority figures to demand fast decisions and exact amounts. For some Aries natives, romantic relationships may also be affected. If so, expect loved ones to request bold promises and reliable family arrangements. Friday through Sunday, social relations may be unusually complex. Divided loyalties, group approval and public criticism are key factors. Expect sudden reversals.

Taurus (April 21-May 20).

Image: At halftime, a school band performing at center field.

Message: Finding harmony.

Monday through Wednesday, watch for a brief wave of home confusion or competing interests between family members to fade. Rare business discussions or financial advice may also arrive. If so, expect private politics or unusual social triangles to be at issue. Loved ones expect quick results, serious intentions and a bold public effort; don’t disappoint. Thursday through Sunday highlight sensuality and renewed intimacy between lovers. Stay focused. Passions will be high.

Gemini (May 21-June 21).

Image: On a small silver tray, a folded sheet of paper.

Message: Invitations.

Although new flirtation is appealing, it may be wise to avoid unnecessary social complications over the next four days. Before Thursday, friends or lovers will react strongly to changed plans or disrupted routines. Remain diplomatic and wait for permanent solutions. After Friday, familiar comforts and serious home discussions are pleasing. Enjoy quiet moments with loved ones. Romantic progress may be unavoidable. Expect key relationships to expand.

Cancer (June 22-July 22).

Image: Late at night, a mathematician calculating angles.

Message: Joining the circle.

Before Thursday, expect postponed work projects or delayed employment contracts to reappear. Areas strongly affected are group training, social leadership and team management. For many Cancerians, a valuable opportunity to gain credentials will soon be made available. Remain attentive to minor workplace disputes and detailed records. Friday through Sunday watch for older relatives to avoid family gatherings. Be patient. Personal differences will be resolved.

Leo (July 22-Aug. 22).

Image: In a tranquil lake, the mirrored image of a hummingbird.

Message: Pausing to reflect.

Short-term projects and workplace information are extremely unreliable. Before next week, watch for unexpected reversals or suddenly canceled assignments. Plan for brief delays. At present, colleagues may need extra time to secure approvals or apply for permissions. Thursday through Sunday also accent rare romantic disagreements or family triangles. Loved ones may ask for emotional distance or extra private time. Remain calm. Minor disputes will be resolved.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).

Image: Four baby swans playing on the shore.

Message: Youthful enthusiasm.

Over the next three days, new social invitations prove rewarding. Pay close attention to rare emotions between friends, sudden romantic attractions or unique group events. Enjoy shared activities. This is a positive time for revised routines, fresh promises and strong public involvement. After Friday, some Virgos may also encounter an ethical or social triangle. If so, expect loved ones to challenge new relationships. Go slow; your response to controversy is important.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).

Image: On Wall Street, a Girl Scout with five boxes of cookies.

Message: Preparing to negotiate.

Business routines or career goals may experience meaningful change. Over the next 11 days, carefully consider all contracts and fresh proposals. Partnerships, if firmly defined, will work to your advantage. Stay focused and expect ongoing promotions. Tuesday through Friday, also highlight minor social or family disputes. Remain attentive. Key issues may involve a lack of enthusiasm for group planning. After Saturday, avoid excess physical activity. Energy may be low.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22).

Image: At a busy music studio, a technician setting sound levels.

Message: Correcting the record.

Romantic impressions may need to be explained or repeated. Before Thursday, loved ones may challenge your ideas or probe for deeper feelings. No serious or long-term effects are highlighted, so not to worry. Do, however, expect unusual delays in new relationships. Some Scorpios may also experience an unwanted flirtation or new attraction. If so, remain distant and quietly diplomatic. Before next week, social misunderstandings will not be easily addressed.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21).

Image: Two smitten teenagers at a drive-in movie.

Message: Fresh moments.

Charisma and romantic appeal are strong this week. Watch for unique invitations from potential lovers. Some Sagittarians will begin a brief but exciting love affair. If so, expect rare social triangles to demand attention. All is well, however. Go slow and wait for others to clarify their feelings. After midweek, business relationships may also be affected. Expect fast proposals and new instructions. Before March, key officials may wish to test their own creativity; don’t confront.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20).

Image: Inside a deserted castle, four small children.

Message: Safe boundaries.

Past family conflicts can be easily resolved. Over the next few days, watch for loved ones to address home disagreements, social reversals or yesterday’s broken promises. Let friends and lovers negotiate their own differences. Diplomacy and private discussion will prove worthwhile. Thursday through Sunday, financial mistakes from approximately eight months ago may reappear. Ask probing questions. Added information or ethical concerns may be revealed.

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19).

Image: On the dark side of the moon, a flickering candle.

Message: Finding the light.

Social or romantic setbacks will fade over the next four days. Before Thursday, expect loved ones to opt for calm agreements, group consensus and extended discussions. Use this time to establish common ground between friends and lovers. Your emotional guidance will be quickly accepted. After midweek, watch also for a complex financial proposal from a close friend or relative. Remain cautious until early March. Added documents and extra research may be needed.

Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20).

Image: A string of firecrackers tossed into a campfire.

Message: Fast moments.

Listen carefully to co-workers and partners this week. Business growth, proposed mergers and financial expansion might be unavoidable. Many Pisceans will take greater control over their career aspirations. Workplace confidence and social independence are on the rise; don’t hold back. After Friday, an old friend or past lover may demand attention. Stay focused on present obligations. Over the next 11 days, loved ones will not challenge others for your loyalty.