SUNDAY HOROSCOPE

Birthday Gal: Actress Cate Blanchett was born in Melbourne, Australia on this date in 1969. This birthday gal has won Oscars for her performances in “Blue Jasmine” and “The Aviator,” and has been nominated for the award five other times. Her other film work includes “Cinderella,” “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button,” and she also portrayed Galadriel in “The Hobbit” and “Lord Of The Rings” franchises. Aries (March 21-April 19): While you are busy barking up the wrong tree, you might ignore all the other trees in the forest. Your suspicions could get the worst of you, or you may be distracted by unrealistic goals. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Practice being practical. In the week to come, don’t take on extra duties or volunteer for more responsibilities than you can handle. You may have enough on your plate to do properly without criticism. Gemini (May 21-June 20): Anchor your feet firmly on the ground and keep your head out of the clouds. You may not be adept at business affairs and easily could be confused by unrealistic strategies. Cancer (June 21-July 22): You will get past something only if you wait until the coast is clear. You might run into a roadblock or frustrations in the first half of the week. You will get more accomplished. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Use tortoise tactics to triumph at the races. Remember that the tortoise beat the hare through sheer tenacity. You may find that forcing any key issue can cause trouble in the week ahead. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. You could be in for an unwanted surprise in the week ahead if you ignore problems close to home. A partner may give you a heads up. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Touch base with the most trustworthy advisers. Ask for advice on troubling matters before you make a move. You may find inspiration right in your own backyard and grow closer to a friend in the week ahead. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There is a time and place for everything. A desire to be seen as dependable or a preoccupation with popularity could be a prime motivating factor in the week ahead. You risk making the wrong move at the wrong time. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): As this week unfolds, remember to cross your t’s and dot your i’s. You may need to be more careful and more perfect than usual. There is danger in being the subject of disapproval. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you tell it like it is, you may be considered a Wiz. Your fact-checking methods and a high degree of accuracy may highlight your genius. Pursue friendships rather than amorous hookups. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to criticisms. Accept the necessity of a few negatives as a positive step in your road to perfection. Be tolerant of other people’s opinions in the week to come. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it. In the week ahead, your faulty intuitions may tell you that it’s time for drastic changes. Assess key situations at leisure, and you will realize it would be foolish to change what is working well.

Iif May 14 is your birthday: Concentrate wholeheartedly on achieving your ambitions during the coming six to eight weeks. Pay attention to deadlines and details, and don’t take time off from work, as your performance will be held to high standards. During the first half of July, you are right on the ball when financial success is the crucial issue. Your business strategies and street smarts can bail you out of any financial entanglement. However, at the same time you may be gullible when your heartstrings are plucked, so avoid becoming involved in anything that you haven’t investigated thoroughly.