Horoscopes: Friday, March 03, 2023

ARIES (March 21-April 19). With so many unhealthy distractions around, it’s a love tap from the universe when you’re most attracted to what also happens to be very good for you. You’ll be energized by correct action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There’s an element of unpredictability in today’s game. People won’t behave or react as expected. Even your best plans will not quite prepare you for unexpected developments, but your improvisations will be brilliant.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your image can be so lighthearted but those who know you well know that you are a serious person whose life is a testament to the power of determination and perseverance. Today brings an occasion to apply vigilance.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You know the journey well and have executed these same twists and turns hundreds of times. Even so, take it slower today to avoid the sort of mistakes caused by overconfidence and speed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your fire sign energy is strong now, and many are mesmerized by your flame. They’ll come in closer to get warm and to watch you dance unpredictably. You create excitement. You catch on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). If you go a little dark with your humor or discourse, maybe you’re just painting with shade. It’s the shadows that make an experience compelling. We can’t see what’s going on without darkness around the edges to define it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s nothing to fear in an ending. Just as the death of a star creates new stars, planets and celestial bodies, the end of one event will be the beginning of your whole new system.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s wonderful to remember that, despite what most of us have been taught, suffering is not creative, noble or necessary. You are allowed to win without going through anything hard first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Seek relationships that naturally fall into a balance of mutual respect. You’ll know you’re giving too much when togetherness feels like a light panic, or when you feel you must impress, help or fix things to be accepted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Bold is a word usually reserved for the loud, fast and flamboyant, but yours is a subtler hue: quiet, stealthy and fierce. Your aim itself is audacious, but you are catlike as you quietly observe before the pounce.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re not afraid, but you’re cautious. Your steadiness isn’t hesitation or timidity; rather, it comes from a place of respect and care. Your approach earns trust and wins you a new and important friendship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It is said that a car is quieter without an engine, but it’s of little use. Be careful about what you “fix.” The essential things might be a pain to maintain, but no progress will be made without them.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (March 3). You exude fun and sparkle with creativity in this year of amped-up charisma. You’ll soon find yourself on a mission. The goal compels you on an uphill climb, but this is how you get to the beautiful views. Though you have your own reasons for going for what you want, you will elevate the collective spirit in the process. Virgo and Scorpio adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 2, 22, 19 and 40.