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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

ARIES — You’re a sociable person with a gift for small talk and interesting discussions.

Today you will find some amazing information that will keep your conversations fascinating for months. It could involve a new discovery, possibly in a foreign land. A friend or relative you haven’t seen for a while could reappear.

TAURUS — Sudden, positive changes in your financial condition could come your way.

This could be an increase in income or involve some kind of windfall. Whichever it is, it’s going to make a difference in your life. You could also discover a hidden talent that you were previously unaware of. It could also set you off on a different life path. Don’t be afraid, Taurus. Go for it!

GEMINI — You could be planning a major journey of some kind, Gemini. It may be a long vacation or travel to foreign countries, or it could be an intellectual or spiritual journey into new schools of thought. Your mind is sharp now, so you will learn quickly and retain more. This is a good time to play detective, or perhaps you will simply want to lose yourself in a good mystery novel.

CANCER — You’re practical and down to Earth, Cancer. Today your intuition is more active than usual. You might receive some powerful messages from the higher planes that open up new doors for you. Don’t ignore them. Think about what’s in them before you accept or reject them. You could also tune in more strongly than usual to the thoughts and feelings of others.

LEO — Travel by air seems possible today, Leo. The appeal of foreign countries may be too strong to resist. If you don’t have a passport, you’d better apply! Friends may be planning a trip abroad and invite you to accompany them. Your sense of adventure should ensure that you won’t say no, but if you’re tempted to for any reason, reconsider!

VIRGO — The Universe is encouraging you to listen today, Virgo. This isn’t a day for polemic speeches. It isn’t a day to try to win others over to your point of view. Really listen to what your friends, loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors say with all of

By FRANK STEWART

Tribune Content Agency

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

“Some people can’t count to ten,” Unlucky Louie grumbled to me, “and they’re always ahead of me in the express checkout line at Wal-Mart.”

“You’re lucky,” Cy the Cynic told him. “Some of my partners can’t count to six.”

As today’s West, Cy had led his singleton heart against South’s two spades.

“My partner took the K-A and led a third heart,” Cy said. “I ruffed and shifted to a club, and partner took the ace and returned a club. South won, lost to the ace of trumps and took the rest when the diamond finesse worked for him. We got five tricks because my partner couldn’t count to six.”

TRUMP TRICK your attention and empathy. You will strengthen your bonds with everyone and may be surprised at what you learn.

A defender must count his tricks.

East can see two hearts, a heart ruff and two aces. If West holds the king of clubs, East has no worries; otherwise, the defense will need an extra trump trick.

After East takes the top hearts, he must lead the ace and a low club. West’s heart ruff can wait. When East is in with the ace of trumps, he gives West a heart ruff and gets a club ruff.

LIBRA — Sudden opportunities for advancement may come your way today, Libra. Innovative ideas may have paved the way for you, so your skills and abilities are appreciated now. A new awareness of your objectives has made your own path clearer to you, and you may be ready to make your plans a reality.

SCORPIO — New and expansive ideas for investing time or funds could make a big difference to your future income. Today you feel especially in control of your life. You should have the power to put your plans in motion. All signs look good for new goals and new enterprises. As long as you hang onto your selfconfidence, you should be able to make them a reality.

SAGITTARIUS — A relationship that may have in the past been based primarily on intellectual interests may take a sudden turn toward romance. If you aren’t careful, Sagittarius, this could turn into an obsession! Relax and enjoy it, but accept your partner as he or she is — warts and all! There are indications of possible changes in your life, either on a personal or business level.

CAPRICORN — If you’ve been feeling under the weather, expect to feel stronger today than you were before, Capricorn. Your enthusiasm is up and new ideas are flowing into your brain. Whatever you work on today should really stand out. You will experience a new sense of power and optimism. Don’t be too intense, though.

AQUARIUS — Creative projects may take on a new intensity now. New ideas and visions may appear out of nowhere. Whatever you’re working on could have new meaning for you and others. Your physical energy is driven by your efforts to express yourself, so you might keep working for a long time.

PISCES — Expect some changes in your household today, Pisces. You could finally be making some repairs or remodeling or redecorating. It’s also possible that someone could move in or out. A visitor could also come to your door with interesting information that could change your life in some way.

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box.

Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

Crossword Puzzle

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid.

Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

Puzzle

one spade, you respond two hearts and he raises to three hearts. What do you say?

ANSWER: Slam is likely. If your partner has K Q J 9 3, Q 8 4, A 4, 7 6 5 — barely an opening bid — you can make 7NT. Cue-bid four clubs to show the ace and suggest slam. If partner signs off at four hearts, you will have to judge whether to pass or continue with a further cue bid of four spades. East dealer N-S vulnerable