YOUR horoscope

For Friday, May 5, 2017: ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might be confused by those around you. Try not to interpret what they are doing; instead, focus on what you need to do. You could clear out a lot of work if you decide to screen you calls and avoid interruptions. Tonight: Plans could change more than once.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Your imagination adds a lot of dimension to your friendships. Don’t distort a potential relationship by putting someone on a pedestal, as you’d be setting both of you up for failure. Recognize the difference between fantasy and reality. Tonight: Be open to meeting new people.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You can change direction if you so choose. You’ll have a variety of invitations head your way, each with its own unique appeal. Making a choice will be difficult. You might not be sure what someone wants from you. Be direct and ask questions. Tonight: Time for a celebration!

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You might be hearing the words people say, but the connotation you get from them is something totally different. Be more in touch with what others mean if you want a smooth interaction. Someone close to you could cause a problem; be patient. Tonight: Talk is cheap.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might not want to extend your hand to someone. Perhaps you don’t want to hear all the possible ramifications that are involved. An associate keeps changing what he or she will do, which impacts your decisions. Stay patient. Tonight: Throw yourself into the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Reach out to someone you care a lot about. This person might have the ability to inspire you in some way. Be careful, as it will be too easy to put this person on a pedestal. If you do, you could be quite unhappy in the long run. Allow reality to set in. Tonight: Claim your power.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

HH Much is going on behind the scenes. You could feel awkward continuing on your present path. You might feel as if you have few choices at the moment. Hang in there, and you’ll be surprised by how quickly more options will appear. Tonight: Get some extra sleep.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Zero in on your priorities. A friend could interfere with your plans during the day. Honor what is happening and go with the flow. You could feel challenged by a conversation. Be aware that you seem to have a gossipy neighbor. Try to be more discreet. Tonight: Out and about.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be willing to step into the limelight. With that role comes a lot of excitement and responsibility. Think twice before you act. Visualize what a situation could look like before you jump in. Are you sure you want to get involved? Tonight: Handle a changing money matter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Detach and you will understand a problem better. You also will be able to visualize a different approach. Be willing to change your style of relating to a key individual. Perhaps you have misread this person’s reactions in the past. Tonight: Try something new and different.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Be willing to pioneer a new idea and bring others in. You might be surprised by the amount of emotional support you get. Use caution with your funds. A mistake could be quite costly, perhaps even more than you realize. Tonight: Quality time with a favorite person.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

You have a haze around your thinking, which could be preventing you from hearing the message your friends are sending. You prefer to be in your mind rather than deal with what is happening. Know that this could cause you a problem in the long run. Tonight: Say “yes.”

BORN TODAY: Singer/songwriter

Adele (1988), journalist Brian Williams (1959), philosopher Karl Marx (1818)