LOVE AND THE STARS

Aries (March 21-April 19) Confusion and disruption could mar the early morning. By the afternoon, however, a certain area of your life simply seems to flow. Your efforts will pay off, and you’ll have reason to smile. Curb being impulsive, if possible. Tonight: Get as much R and R as you can.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Your ingenuity comes into play as you try to bring different facets of your life together. You might want to proceed in a new direction once you realize that you have gained as much as you can on your present path. Discussions will prove to be enlightening. Tonight: Be playful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You might opt for a slow day, especially after this past weekend. You will want to have a long-overdue conversation with someone who cares a lot about you. Your views are often different, but you work well together. A friend might shock you. Tonight: Happiest at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You will tell it like it is. Someone who cares about you just might let it go, even if he or she doesn’t agree with you. A relative could surprise you with an unexpected visit. You might need to adjust a lot more than you realize. Tonight: Catch up with a friend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Curb a need to take over a situation. You could be jolted by an assertive friend who unleashes his or her anger on you. Know that this display has nothing to do with you; it is just the result of suppressed anger. Communicate rather than react. Tonight: Make it your treat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You beam and others respond. Some of you will experience jealousy today, whereas others will feel upbeat. Your perspective about a project might have changed recently. Let others know how different your view has become. Tonight: Make the most of every moment.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might be in a situation that feels awkward or difficult. Say little and observe a lot. Your perspective about a personal matter involving your home life could change as a result. You probably will need to be more flexible than in the recent past. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A meeting could prove to be far more important than you initially had thought. A partner might be difficult and accusatory. Use care when dealing with this person, and attempt to be nonreactive. Take an overview, and you will know what to do. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You must deal with someone who is a powerhouse or who is in a position of authority. Your finances could be subject to change, which might force you to review your budget. Tonight: Put in an extra hour or two when dealing with a parent or older friend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You could be in a period of profound change and not yet realize it. Others might react differently to you because of this slow metamorphosis. You also might find your domestic life subject to more changes than you had anticipated. Tonight: You can’t complain of boredom.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) A partner might make an offer that you will need to consider. You might have a strong reaction at first, but your creativity will help even you out. You will find a way to incorporate a compromise. Others find you to be unpredictable. Tonight: Use care with spending.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Others will come forward with a slew of ideas and suggestions. Nevertheless, you must deal with a volatile situation in your personal life. Discussions might have a sarcastic tone to them. You’ll pull the wild card financially. Tonight: Go along with someone’s suggestion.

Born Today Actor John Wayne (1907), singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks (1948), musician Lenny Kravitz (1964)