ARIES ARIES RISING

Today, power trips abound, and tensions may surge. If you feel yourself pitting your creative efforts against what your friends are producing, that’s your cue to pause and zoom out. The stakes are probably not nearly as high as you’ve imagined, and your impulse to play mental tug-of-war with your muses isn’t likely to help you woo them. Drop the comparison act. Create because you’re moved to make — not for the sake of winning others’ approval.