HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY

— Happy birthday. You still believe in the basic goodness of people, and you look for it. People will prove you right over and over this year.You’ll be promoted in the next seven weeks. February brings training and personal improvement. In March, a shared adventure binds you to a loving partner.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’ll haveto choose between two options that seem about equal. This is not an easy one.You’ll need more information to get it right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If the good parts of a job don’t seem to make the bad parts go away, don’t worry.The bad parts won’t ruin the good parts, either. Just take it as it comes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21): You have no problem giving others the space they need to feel at peace, although you may have to hint for the same courtesy.

CANCER (June 22-July 22): You don’t always want attention for doing something exceptionally well. Sometimes it’s not worth the social tap dancing you have to do to make sure no one is jealous or competitive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Tomorrow is the new moon. Make the most of it by exploring what you want to do next. Investigate options without regard to their popularity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Much depends on how you speak.This is no time to give hints, ask leading questions or speak abstractly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): If you’ve demonstrated that the feelings and opinions of your group really matter to you, they will reciprocate now, and it won’t be a problem.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): You’re an artist of sorts and in no mood to conform.You want what you want, and people should respect that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The moon in your sign is an engine, revving you forward. You’ll be driven to express yourself, assert your rights and validate your curiosity by asking the kind of questions that will open doors.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You feel safe and happy with some people and not with others. It all boils down to your human instinct, which is keen and highly developed. Honor it by going with your gut.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be daring enough to ask for what you really want. Sometimes you’ll get it, and it’s not a great experience.At least you learn, which is better than not knowing if your way would have worked. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Interrupting another person’s attention is impolite, but some people can’t seem to see past the urgency of their own needs in the moment. Erect boundaries to protect your time.Your productivity depends on it.

Weekend, Pages 31 on 01/10/2013

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