For week of March 4

ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, you typically have a lot of energy and feel the need to come in first in everything you do. Today that trait will work to your advantage at work.

TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, you won’t necessarily feel comfortable when a friend asks for a favor. But in this instance you simply need to go along for the ride to ruffle the least feathers.

GEMINI: May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, your social energy this week is helping to bring the right people into your inner circle. Be sure to pay one particular person a good deal of attention.

CANCER: Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, financial issues are certainly keeping you on your toes, although you are hoping for a respite. Go with the flow for now and find a better way to organize.

LEO: Jul 23/Aug 23

Keep trying to win over someone who is not entirely on board with your line of thinking, Leo. A little more persuasion and there’s a good chance you can get another supporter.

VIRGO: Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you’re energy and attention span is a bit scattered this week but could be just enough to find a new way to take care of things. Experiment with fun activities.

LIBRA: Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, you have an uncanny ability to tune into the way people think and operate. You can put this knowledge to work at the workplace and find success in new ventures.

SCORPIO: Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, a family member needs help getting through a rough time. You may be the only one who can provide the comfort and help your loved one needs and deserves.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23/Dec 21

Put your creative energy to good use, Sagittarius. It could mean renovating a part of your home or discovering a new hobby to keep you busy.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, try to tackle an easy financial project this week. It could involve brownbagging your lunch or saving loose change for a vacation fund.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21/Feb 18

Don’t fret, Aquarius. People are paying attention to you even if they seem distracted on the surface. Take every opportunity to be on your best behavior this week.

PISCES: Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, it may seem like a struggle right now, but you will find out that almost any obstacle can be overcome if you set your mind to it.

Famous birthdays

March 4: Chaz Bono, activist, 43; March 5: Jake Lloyd, actor, 23; March 6: Rob Reiner, director, 66; March 7: Rachel Weisz, actress, 41; March 8: Kat Von D, tattoo artist, 30; March 9: Juliette Binoche, actress, 48; March 10: Timbaland, music producer, 41.