ARIES (March 21-April 19). You know better than to act on every feeling just because you have it. Feelings are information, not instructions. Today, you’ll notice your feelings and hear them out, but you won’t let any one of them have absolute authority.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just as another person’s good fortune doesn’t cancel yours, the hardship of others doesn’t erase your own difficult experiences. But not everyone is mature enough to know this. Be careful who you share with.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Teamwork is crucial today, and you’ll love working with people of different talents. Your role in this is vital, as you’re the one who recognizes and acknowledges what people do well. You’re the one they work to impress.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). A missing piece of information can grow into a very elaborate story with fantastical implications. Before you settle on an explanation, give the other person a chance to supply one. A simple question can save hours of guessing.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship. Good thing it’s in mighty fine shape. You can spend time in your own company without rushing to fill the silence. Self-companionship informs that confidence that follows you everywhere.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). A carpenter measures before cutting. A cook tastes before serving. Every craft has a moment for checking the work before moving ahead. Take a walk. Let your mind wander for a while. You’ll return with better eyes.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). One person wants excitement. Another wants consistency. The same quality can charm one person and bore another. So there’s no point trying to appeal to everybody. You’re looking for the people who appreciate your natural way of being.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Figure out how long you have to do the job, then stick to that. Every task has a point where more effort adds very little. You’re learning to recognize it. Finishing on time will produce your strongest work.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Good relationships don’t eliminate life’s frustrations. They give you someone to text, call, laugh with or lean on while you find your footing again. Today’s burdens weigh less when shared.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It can be pretty easy to break your own promises, especially if no one else knows about these secret goals, plans and oaths. That’s what makes an accountability partner so useful. It promotes the habit of making your own wishes a top priority.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Love has a funny habit of disguising itself as errands, reminders, rides across town and meals on the table. Those who have given this kind of care recognize the effort. Others need help seeing the love inside ordinary acts.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Before you move on, give your work one more thoughtful pass. A second look catches details that your initial enthusiasm missed. The extra few minutes can spare you hours of revisiting this later.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 17). It’s your Roaring Era, lively with a liberated self-expression, convention-defying choices and inner strength that needn’t produce proof — everyone can already feel it. More highlights: Difficulties of the past find healing and peace. A fortunate chain reaction boosts your income. A rooftop toast (or equivalent tribute) will be prophetic and will cement a lasting alliance. Gemini and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 8, 17, 29, 4 and 36.