ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Tread carefully when dealing with parents, bosses, the police or anyone in a position of authority, because they will oppose you. Be realistic.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Today you have to make compromises when dealing with others, because things will not go as you want them to. Nevertheless, you cannot ignore your duties and obligations to others.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20): You might want to buy something that is too expensive. Or perhaps you have financial worries. Be as thrifty as you can today.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22): Today the Sun is in your sign opposing Saturn. This means you will encounter limitations that are imposed on you by other people or different circumstances. (Especially partners and close friends.)

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22): Today you might feel lonely or isolated. (“Nobody loves me.”) This is just a temporary feeling. Relax. You are loved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22): Difficulties with friends or a member of a group will arise today because others oppose your wishes and ideas. Today you have to go along to get along.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22): This is not a good day to oppose bosses, parents or VIPs, including the police. What is happening is there as a gulf between you and others. Just accept it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21): Don’t go looking for an argument with an authority figure today, because you will not win. (Sometimes the odds are just too big.) Be smart, for your own good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21): Don’t quarrel with others about shared property, inheritances or banking issues, because it will be futile. Today you have to accept the obstacles that you face.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19): You might feel an inability to communicate to others today because there’s a gulf between you and them. This might be the case. It’s also your reality. (Just for today.)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18): Don’t make a big deal about things at work today, because a lot of people feel cut off from others and are worried. Furthermore, your energy is low. Just coast.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20): This is a tough day for romance, because you might feel unloved. Things are tough. But this is a temporary glitch. Likewise, it’s not easy to deal with your kids today. Be patient and kind.

Born today: You have a stable personality. You are loyal and take your own responsibilities seriously. It’s encouraging to see your hard work starting to pay off this year! Channel your energy and focus on building solid foundations now and for the future. Work with purpose. Physical exercise will be important, which is why you might want to explore something physical that you enjoy doing.

Today’s Birthdays

Actress-singer Sally Ann Howes is 90. Author Cormac McCarthy is 87. Former Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., is 84. Actress Diana Rigg is 82. Artist Judy Chicago is 81. Rock musician John Lodge (The Moody Blues) is 77. Country singer T.G. Sheppard is 76. Singer Kim Carnes is 75. Rock musician Carlos Santana is 73. Rock musician Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) is 68. Rock musician Paul Cook (The Sex Pistols, Man Raze) is 64. Actress Donna Dixon is 63. Rock musician Mick McNeil (Simple Minds) is 62. Country singer Radney Foster is 61. Actor Frank Whaley is 57. Actor Dean Winters is 56. Rock musician Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) is 54. Actor Reed Diamond is 53. Actor Josh Holloway is 51. Singer Vitamin C is 51. Actress Sandra Oh is 49. Actor Omar Epps is 47. Actor Simon Rex is 46. Actress Judy Greer is 45. Actor Charlie Korsmo is 42. Singer Elliott Yamin (American Idol) is 42. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is 40. Rock musician Mike Kennerty (The All-American Rejects) is 40. Actor Percy Daggs III is 38. Actor John Francis Daley is 35. Country singer Hannah Blaylock (Edens Edge) is 34. Dancer-singer-actress Julianne Hough is 32. Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is 32. Actress Billi Bruno is 24.