HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, March 4, 2021:Privat e, intimate and autonomous, you need a cozy place in which to exist. You produce your best work this year, and it is very successful. If single, you so crave creative isolation that you don’t even search for a mate this year. You wait some years before joining your soul mate. If attached, you can communicate without speaking and have an intensely psychic bond. VIRGO will never lead you on.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): An old demon no longer troubles you. Inwardly, you’ll feel more peaceful and strong. New financial strategies are worth considering. Your legendary analytical ability is in top form, enabling you to find solutions to several pesky problems. Tonight: A sigh of relief.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be light-hearted about partnerships today. Today doesn’t favour a serious or committed situation. Use caution in making promises, and select closest associates with care. Trust your own instincts if a project of time investment seems risky. Tonight: Vulnerable to peer pressure.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today accents domestic relationships. Be alert to the needs of beloved pets; they’ll be especially sensitive and emotional — also with any assistantship you hire and use. Companions surprise you with progressive plans. Tonight: A marvelous cycle for decision-making.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your charisma is at a peak, and interesting new prospects are attracted to you. Genuine drama is followed by the fireworks clearing. A companion whom you’ve lost track of can resurface. Tonight: Double-check all agreements, for questions of propriety come into play.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): Work hard and be patient. Quiet contemplation helps you find contentment. It’s a perfect cycle for redecorating projects in your home. You’ll be devoting great energy to family matters. Honour your childhood memories and heritage. Tonight: A long and soothing herbal bath.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): You’re ready to explore and wander. Reflect upon a world map to help intuit the best places for visits once this pandemic is over. There is an urge to be active, not to wait or postpone. Today reminds you to savour the present. Tonight: Savouring.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Today marks a wonderful time to separate the promising from the outmoded with regard to your source of income. You’re very progressive in analysing new economic trends. You get good financial news. Tonight: Investment clubs and other group activities help you with financial planning.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Today your charm and beauty impress the right people and help is offered. Pursue social and professional opportunities. Tremendous mental energy and artistic aptitude are heightened. New ideas abound. A friend is helpful and has knowledge to share. Tonight: Dance like no one’s watching.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Take time for quiet reflection today. Explore your subconscious needs through meditation and dream analysis. A person from the past unexpectedly gets in touch. You will be glad. Helping others who are less fortunate brings you joy. Tonight: A good night’s sleep.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Today emphasises help, charity and wellness. A reunion of some type can be planned. Goals crystallise. Healing and growth are due. A larger-than-life quality prevails, but stay grounded and keep your perspective. Seek efficiency. Tonight: Involvement on Zoom with a large group.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Be a good listener. You may learn a lot. Today creates a limiting and somewhat frustrating career situation. Accept others as they are and use your creative ideas constructively. By the end of the day, recognition is yours. Tonight: Celebrate with older family members.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Today brings a cycle of great insight and awareness. Discussion groups and an eclectic combination of cultural traditions awaken your higher mind. Studying another language can have a positive impact too. Tonight: Watch a foreign movie or documentary.

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