For Thursday, May 11, 2017:

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You might get into a difficult discussion in the morning, which is likely to leave you feeling dissatisfied. Later in the day, you will detach and see a personal situation differently. You might even start to chuckle at everything that went down. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Refuse to be taken for granted. Someone has a way of stepping on you or demanding that you agree with him or her. If you feel uncomfortable, say so. A loved one comes through for you, though you might not appreciate this interference. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Focus on completing as much as you can. You could be overwhelmed by everything that you need to do. Keep smiling, and refuse to become uptight. A smile will make a big difference to a friend or loved one. Tonight: Even if news you hear isn’t great, you’ll be relieved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You could be seeing a situation differently from how those around you see it. What started out as a creative enterprise quickly might become a burden. Focus on the job and on getting the necessary work done. Speak to a friend if you’re feeling off. Tonight: Enjoy a quiet night.

LEO (July 23-Aug.22)

You could feel pressured about a family issue as well as a professional matter. Weigh the pros and cons of each situation, and assess what needs to happen. A loved one’s ideas might not be as helpful as he or she seems to believe they are. Tonight: Head home early if you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Conversations could feel out of whack no matter what words you choose. Your creativity emerges when dealing with an imaginative associate or loved one. Find out what a child desires and make it your pleasure to give it to him or her. Tonight: Chat with a favorite person.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Your ability to understand others comes through one more time. Curb a tendency to be possessive or demanding. If you feel insecure, look around and recognize how important you are to others and how cared for you really are. Tonight: Avoid a hassle over shared funds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You smile, even with the confusing energy of the Full Moon around you. In fact, your popularity could be enhanced by this lunar activity. Understand that those in a frantic or touchy mood are likely to seek you out; they need your advice. Tonight: Let the party go on and on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The day gets better as it goes on. Understand what is happening around you. Your imagination will carry you through some rough patches, but only if you can understand where others are coming from. Be careful, as you could be accident-prone. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your vision of what might be workable could be disrupted by the fact that someone has given you false information. Your instincts usually guide you, but you would be best off not following your intuitive hunches today. Tonight: Vanish and get some extra rest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Accept responsibilities and clear them out as quickly as possible. The afternoon presents a wonderful opportunity to get to know someone better. A budding friendship could be developing between you. Some of you will opt to network later in the day. Tonight: Meet up with a friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Reach out to a loved one who can be extremely fussy and difficult. Both of you could be suppressing your feelings at the moment; therefore, what you believe is irritating you might not be the real issue. Listen to feedback, even if you do not agree. Tonight: Out till the wee hours.

BORN TODAY:

Painter Salvador Dali (1904), composer Irving Berlin (1888), actress Natasha Richardson (1963)