Dear Abby | Tuesday, March 12, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Because you’re not drawn to doing what other competitors are doing, you have an advantage in the game. Lead with your strengths, and keep taking the risks that will help you discover new ones.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s a new pattern emerging in your personal life. Now’s the time to look at it and figure out if it’s something you want to repeat. One small, healthy change could make a big difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t worry about impressing anyone, including yourself. Your best is enough. It’s more than enough. And anyway, it’s all you can do. It will be a beautiful feeling to free yourself from judgment and assessment.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Stay aware of how you’re affected by people’s energy. Some will have an intoxicating, overwhelming effect. Pace yourself and protect yourself from being overly influenced. Keep your wits about you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your curiosity takes more effort to hold back than it does to follow. You’ll be scanning the environment for possible sources of inspiration. Fresh sensory input will be fuel for your fire.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Try things out. You can always discard what doesn’t work. Finding your own style is a process and probably also a constant evolution as you change through the seasons of life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don’t have to bother with the outrageous promises, miracle cures and the like. It’s a relief to know that the secret to getting what you want is the same as it has always been: effective, consistent, tenacious action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Whatever your age, all the ages you have ever been are still inside of you. Because of this, you’ll draw from your experience to summon some patience and compassion for those who are younger, though your elders will mystify you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Because you’re in a state of perpetual curiosity, you’ll keep learning how things work. The discovery process is immersive, and you’ll lose time there while doing good work. You’ll accomplish much.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The small things you have in common with someone will be significant. These shared preferences and experiences are representative of something more profound.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). A world that doesn’t know you will try to sell you the same things it sells to everyone. This is why it’s so important you know yourself. It prevents you from wasting resources on things that are not going to work for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ve had it hard, and now it’s time you had it easy. Relax and appreciate the many ways you experience ease now, however small they may seem. Imagine how wonderful it would be if “easy” was your default. It really could be.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 12). You soar to levels of mastery others will gather to learn from. Your perspective will enlighten as well as begin conversations that contribute to forwarding technology, art or sport. More highlights: You’ll be celebrated as a wonderful friend/partner/family member. A loving influence will help you navigate through challenges with grace and clarity. Libra and Leo adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 1, 10, 4 and 26.