Horoscopes: Friday, March 8, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Being bored doesn’t always mean you lack the curiosity or creativity to make something interesting out of a situation. Sometimes boredom happens because you are duty-bound or obligated to uninspiring options. The need for novelty is real.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your big heart draws people to you and you’ll be surprised by who responds to the signals. You bring people together and they connect with one another in a way that brings more joy to the world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There’s freedom in self-expression. Why should you put that on the back burner of your life? Express yourself. It will heal and deliver you. It will connect you to others. It will make you lighter.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Anyone who thinks it’s easy to sell out doesn’t know much about selling. Making a sale depends on finding the right offering for a given market or finding the right market for a given offering. It’s work that you’ll do well today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The sensory world of animals, insects and even trees is beyond human range. The human to your left has a unique sensory world, too. Any attempt at understanding the perspective of another expands you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Not everyone understands you the way you want to be understood, but it doesn’t mean you can’t make some kind of interesting, useful and even fulfilling connection. You’re open to all the ways minds and hearts can meet, and meet they will.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve a heightened awareness of others and you may even feel that you can tune into someone and read their thoughts. Note that the very same attraction that makes you feel close to someone can also obscure your vision of who they really are.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Talking to strangers brings out different facets of your personality and gives you a better understanding of yourself, which helps you have the confidence to talk to more strangers. It will be a crucial and enjoyable part of your self-development.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It’s a question you sometimes forget to ask, but ask it now: How can I make things easier on myself? It will help to take if further than you did before, at least in imagination. What would make it almost impossible not to fulfill your aim?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because we let down our guard with those we are most familiar with, they tend to see the most tender and also sometimes the least lovable parts of us. To be your best and most gracious with familiars takes more effort and counts for good karma points.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your favorite people are the ones who understand simple pleasures. Indeed, they make life a pleasure, just with their company. Something as nice as hot tea, cold soda or a car ride with the window down can make a day great.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It’s only an ember now, but soon this desire to adventure will spur you to see new places and meet new people. You don’t have to go far or be gone long to get an entirely new take on life.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY. A flame of passion burns in your heart, which energizes bigger than life efforts to love, build and share. You’ll have something remarkable to show for your time. More highlights: People value what you do and will compete for you. You’ll be paid more and elevated in ways that help you accomplish goals that are good for many. Scorpio and Taurus adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 5, 15, 30 and 18.