YOUR horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 11, 2016: This year you enjoy more levity and your communication skills soar. You are capable of doing the unexpected, surprising others, but also opening new pathways at the same time. Often you have to make choices about

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You could feel off at first today, but after all, it is Monday. Make calls, reach out to another person, and indulge in one seemingly impulsive act you have been considering. You find that you naturally gravitate to doing what you want, as it seems to work well f or you. Tonight: Visiting with a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You could be at the end of the line and wondering what would be best to do. A close associate or partner points to a new direction and choice. You could feel let down by this person, as you feel he or she doesn’t get where you are coming from. Tonight: Be open to fast changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

A personal situation could be even more irritated by the other party, who in some sense seems relentless. Don’t allow this situation to drag you down. You cannot change this person; he or she needs to make a decision. A friend could be surprised. Tonight: As you want.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You will choose to say very little and listen a lot. You might feel tired or out of sorts. Is it time for a checkup? The unexpected occurs when you least anticipate it. Rather than get upset, enjoy the humor and spontaneity of the moment. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You might want to get past an immediate hassle involving what you feel is a wonderfully creative idea. A child also could be challenging. You might opt to schedule a vacation after your experience this morning. Your fuse seems to have shortened considerably. Someone around you could surprise you with his or her reaction. Tonight: Read between the lines.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You want to take a stand, but a matter involving your domestic life could be coloring your actions and decisions. You might not be able to change someone’s attitude. The unexpected occurs when dealing with a matter that involves you and another person. Tonight: The center of action.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Look beyond the obvious when dealing with another person you really care about. Listen to feedback that comes forward from another party. Still, a loved one or a partner takes off in an unexpected direction or says what is close to impossible. Tonight: Read between the lines.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your intensity could be marked by a quick change of pace. You could be tired of hitting the same log jam. Certainly being reasonable and having endurance has not worked. To many people’s surprise, you could do the irrational. Tonight: Allow someone else to make the first gesture.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might go to excess trying to deal with others. You could feel pushed to the extreme as you juggle different concerns. A child or new friend could be creating a lot of uproar. This person enjoys being somewhat impulsive. Stay mellow in your dealings. Tonight: Sort through the possibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You could be rather tired and drawn. You might not be sure which way to go with a child or loved one. You see a personal matter very differently from in the recent past. However, you still might feel somewhat down by what you are visualizing. Let go of the emotions. You cannot tell how you will feel until you get to that point. Tonight: Full of fun. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Allow your imagination to flow. Pressure becomes impossible to walk away from. A friend could become very demanding, knowing exactly what he or she wants or desires. You might not be up for pursuing this course. You do what only can be considered as an interesting dodge. Tonight: Acting as if you do not have a care in the world.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Stay close to home. It might be difficult to complete a project. You will want to find a way around that problem. Be careful with your spending, especially when it comes to making a purchase. A boss or someone you feel you need to answer to could be demanding. Tonight: Allow someone else to make the choice.

BORN TODAY: TV broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson (1960), fashion designer Oleg Cassini (1913), actor Joel Grey (1932)