In fiction, characters on Sodium Pentothal will tell the truth, whether they want to or not. In reality, such “truth serums” are unreliable as they have been known to produce false as well as true memories. With the strong influence of fanciful Pisces planets, there are many versions of even the truest stories, as much is subject to individual interpretation.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The best thing to do for another person is to get comfortable and enjoy yourself. There are some tricky logistics to figure out. You’ll need help. Take your time in deciding the right way to ask. Design your approach by focusing on the needs of the other person. You can’t go wrong.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You don’t have to do trust exercises to know whom to trust. You’ve an immediate sense of it. Real life has taught you well. Someone will be as faithful to you as the tide is faithful to the moon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Rushed relationships produce misunderstandings. Instead, go slow, which is a pace that will allow for things like short-term commitments that make everyone feel comfortable, as well as trust and responsibility doled out in small increments.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Just because people speak the same verbal language doesn’t mean they understand one another. The actual words that fly between people hold the least of the information. Exchanges convey the most information with movement, visual information and tone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Sometimes you’re the caretaker, sometimes you’re the one who gets cared for — at least that’s the way it should be. In one-sided relationships, that other person never quite gets around to caring for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The walls that were meant to protect you may be making you feel isolated and alone instead. Consider allowing a few more people inside. The time you spend anticipating and preparing for the demands of the day won’t be wasted.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). To some degree, worry serves you well, helping you anticipate and avoid future problems. Feel it, then let it go. Move on to the more helpful states that will allow you to confront, gather resources and solve.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s said you can catch more flies with honey, although no one has figured out why you’d want to. As for today’s situation, you’ll be better off taking the tone that comes naturally than forcing a sweetness you don’t really feel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your solo strength is remarkable, but what you do with others will be easier to repeat. For instance, exercising with friends gives you both the endorphin boost and the accountability factor that makes it easier to establish the habit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It’s an upbeat day with the occasional dips. It is not possible to avoid all negative feelings, and why would you want to? You can relate to the other humans because you know what it’s like to experience the full rainbow of emotion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Because life is better when you don’t feel cranky, you’ll get the rest, food, light, company and workload that contributes to peaceful, easy feelings. The kindness you give yourself is a kindness you give the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Among the many things you love about animals — they are almost never on their phones. When they’re giving you attention, it’s usually their full attention, even if they happen to be a cat pretending to ignore you while observing your every move.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (Feb. 28). You embody the Latin “sui generis” more than ever, doubling down on your qualities that are one of a kind. The world will bring you all you need to honor, protect and celebrate your uniqueness. More highlights: a lucrative venture, joyful family celebrations, and the sweetest exchanges between friends and romantic partners. Scorpio and Gemini adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 50, 6, 27, 31 and 19.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: In the late ‘90s, the inimitable Bernadette Peters founded Broadway Barks with co-founder Mary Tyler Moore with an aim to help New York City shelter animals find a permanent home. The organization has become a literal lifesaver to hundreds of animals. Pisces are known for their kind hearts and an empathy to span barriers of species. Look for Peters in the upcoming Western “Last Train to Fortune.”

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