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ARIES (March 21-April 19) Express your thoughts clearly; otherwise, you could come off as being too sarcastic. Be careful. You can be sure that others have many different thoughts, and they might feel frustrated enough to wage war. Avoid that type of mess at all costs. Tonight: Take a brisk walk. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Your creativity emerges, which makes nearly anything possible. Your friends and/or associates could be defiant, as confusion marks a situation. You also might feel hurt that someone has turned down an invitation. Tonight: Do what feels right to you. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) You could head in a certain direction if you so choose, despite what is happening around you. Certain circumstances could trigger you, but you don’t need to take action. It would be wiser to do nothing and come from a focused point of view. Tonight: Happy at home
CANCER (June 21-July 22) You might try to clear up a situation, only to find that it has more complications than you originally thought. Unless you have strong conversational skills, the problem could worsen. You aren’t going to convince anyone of the rightness of your ways. Tonight: Hang out. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Recognize what needs to happen in order to make a situation work. Your fiery personality could factor into your decision-making. How would you like to change the course that you’re presently on? Weigh the pros and cons first, then decide. Tonight: Your treat. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You feel more in tune with others than you have in a while. Try not to get upset by the inevitable disagreements that could pop up from out of nowhere. You know that sometimes, the less said, the better. Open up to conversations. Tonight: Whatever feels like the right thing to do. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Take your time when making a
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decision. Someone’s comments might surprise you. Whether you take what this person says personally is your call. Avoid sarcastic and angry people, if possible. Opportunities come once you detach. Tonight: You need a time-out from certain people. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You know what you want, and you know what feels right. After engaging in a conversation in which you had thought everyone was on the same page, you might find out otherwise. The discussion might have caused some controversy. Tonight: Where your friends are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will assume a greater role in a project, and you’ll have your share of obstacles to jump. Don’t get too tied up in a situation involving property or a domestic matter, as you could feel torn between two possibilities. Be aware of your limitations. Tonight: A must appearance. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Reach out to someone at a distance. Excitement surrounds an
idea, but you might not know how to proceed. Just when you think you’ve reached a mutual understanding, you could discover otherwise. Avoid becoming a part of the problem. Tonight: Hop on the computer. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Someone might make an extra effort to get to know you. Don’t assume that this person’s assertiveness will last forever. You could discover that his or her decision is changing quickly. Decide how you’d like to proceed. Tonight: Share today with a dear friend. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Allow others to do their thing. You might want to try a different attitude or approach. Now is not the time to sit back and say little. A volatile tone could exist within your interactions, so don’t be surprised if someone loses his or her cool. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead. BORN TODAY U.S. Army scout William F. Cody aka Buffalo Bill (1846), comedian Jackie Gleason (1916), singer Johnny Cash (1932)
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Annie’s Mailbox by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old female, quite independent, happy and full of life. Last year I started dating “Luke,” age 26. We hit it off great, and I fell in love. But two months ago, something changed. Luke recently started a new company. One day, he randomly decided he needed a break from our relationship to focus on his business. He made me promise to stay faithful. After three weeks, we started arguing. I found it stupid that I was supposed to remain faithful while he was out partying every weekend, going to bars and clubs. He kept texting my sister, saying he didn’t want to be with me. When I’d confront him, he’d say he was only kidding. I tried hard to work this out. Two weeks ago, we planned to hang out, but Luke didn’t answer my calls. He never even bothered to cancel our plans. I finally had enough and sent him a text ending things completely. Annie, the entire two months we were apart, I was a wreck. I still can’t stop thinking about him. I know I did the right thing by breaking it off. But sometimes, I am filled with regret, as if I wasn’t a good enough girlfriend. How can I be happy again without faking it? -- Lost in My Heart Dear Lost: This has nothing to do with your value as a girlfriend. Luke was simply not the right guy. He didn’t have the courage to break things off in an honest way and made himself repeatedly unavailable, hoping you’d take the initiative and let him go. It is natural for you to grieve the end of a relationship that you expected to last. Surround yourself with supportive friends and family, pamper yourself, and “fake it until you make it.” Time will heal this. We promise. Dear Annie: I used to keep in touch with my grandchildren via e-mail, but lately, they have not been answering my letters. Their parents told me that teenagers prefer to “text” rather than e-mail. In my technological ignorance, I thought texting was the same as e-mailing. Just what is texting? -- Technologically Impaired in New York Dear New York: Nearly every cellphone has a text function where you can send a typed message to someone else’s cellphone. On older models, you may need to check your owner’s manual to find out how to do this, and it can also require several keystrokes to get the right letters. But newer smartphones have an icon for messaging right on the screen and a keyboard that appears when you use the function, making texting simple and quick. And the parents are right -- most teens prefer it to emailing, although there is a cost involved. If you are interested in getting a new phone, please know that many companies offer tutorials to go with it. Dear Annie: The letter from “Some Talk, Please” sounded like one I’ve been writing in my head for a decade. My husband of 20 years is also great around the house and with our kids, but he prefers groping to actual conversation and can’t understand why it doesn’t turn me on. I’m sad that he feels rejected, but I work two jobs and help care for my parents. I’m too tired for sex at the drop of a hat. He also thinks that when our teenage kids have friends over, it’s a great time to escape to the bedroom. I consider that inappropriate. Can you shed any light on this? -- A Few Words Would Help Dear Few Words: Your husband is so focused on his own satisfaction that it apparently cuts off oxygen to his brain. You need to be very specific about what you want from him and offer “rewards” when he complies. Behavior modification can be a very useful tool. To our Baha’i readers: Happy Ayyam-i-Ha. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM