ARIES (March 21-April 19). It may seem you were passed over for something you wanted, but the opportunity that opens up because you’re available makes you glad about it. You could wind up thanking the person who said no.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The plan that fell through has left you with an empty stretch of time. What a luxury! You’ll use it for something you’ve wanted to do for ages. By tonight, you’ll be glad the original arrangement didn’t happen.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It’s OK to make mistakes, even ones that happen in front of people whose opinions matter to you. It actually endears them to you. They’ll find your recovery charming. You may even get a laugh and an invitation out of it.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Broken things may not be fixable, but the replacement turns out to be a major improvement. You’ll wonder why you even felt you had to put up with the old thing. The expense buys you comfort and convenience.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Someone else gets the spotlight this time, and you get a front-row seat to what the role actually involves. It actually doesn’t look as good as you thought it would. Your own opportunity will come with more freedom and a better deal.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There are no wrong turns, only detours of discovery that teach you the lay of the land. Your sense of direction will recover after your sense of adventure gets a wonderful workout.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll lose something and the search will send you into drawers, folders and corners of your life you’ve forgotten about. It’s time to clear out some of the old stuff. You’ll find what you’re looking for and more.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). When people change up your plans, it’s a big boon for you. You’ll wind up in different company. The new arrangement has chemistry, excellent conversation and possibilities you hadn’t considered. It’s like you’re always in the right place.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The arrangement you initially wanted may not prove to be such a great fit after all, but at least it shows you what won’t work and points you in the direction of something much more suitable.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). A delay gives you time to catch a detail that would have cost you money. You’ll correct it before anyone signs, pays or commits. What looked like an irritating holdup turns out to be excellent financial protection.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Someone will challenge an idea you’re attached to. At first, you’ll want to defend every inch of it. Then you’ll see how to make it stronger. You’ll keep the best parts and come away with a version that works for all.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Someone you’d love to spend time with has a lot going on, so getting together may take a little patience. You’ll understand what they’re dealing with, and they’ll appreciate that. When you finally meet up, the occasion will be especially lovely.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Nov. 13). In your Year of the Brilliant Workaround, every time you come to an obstacle, you find an even better route. Whatever resistance you encounter, it not only makes you stronger, but it also gives you a varied skill set and excellent stories. More highlights: You’ll negotiate sweet deals. People you’ve known a long time connect you with love and work. Team triumphs. Cancer and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 21, 3, 16 and 36.
