Love and the stars

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Situations provide challenges that you might choose not to meet. Feel free to make that choice. Pressure to perform to another person’s expectations could increase your tension. Walk away from negative situations and people. Do something just for you. Tonight: Happy at home.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Others have an odd way of expressing how much they value you. Your unanticipated responses often shock people. A friend or loved one might be stunned by your behavior. Embrace your fun-loving side. Tonight: Allow someone else to make the first move.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your smile greets others and helps make a difficult situation a lot easier. A partner or dear friend could be withdrawn, but will make an attempt to warm up the atmosphere between you. Do more listening than speaking, and the results will be better. Tonight: Be mischievous.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your mischievous nature emerges, allowing others to loosen up. You lighten the moment and others’ moods just by being you. Your gentle efforts put a smile on a loved one’s face. This person appreciates your efforts more than you are aware. Tonight: Add spice to your life.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Fortunately, you deal well with performance anxiety and pressure. You assume the lead, whereas others cannot. Your personality encourages you not to feel challenged. Do not make assumptions; instead, assess what is fact and what is fiction. Tonight: Head home early.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You tend to say exactly what is on your mind. You could shock an older person or someone you care about. You can be sure that there is a veil of confusion around you and a key person in your life. Take a step back for now, and make no judgments. Tonight: Out and about.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might want to pat yourself on the back, as you seem to be able to rein in your spending. It might be happening slower than you want, but you are getting there. A friend demands to have his or her way. Feel free to say “no” and walk away. Tonight: Off to a fun happening.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You experience a surge of energy, but choose to say little about what you are thinking. You could change your mind in the next day or so. You gain more information, and through observation will see the situation differently. Tonight: Paint the town red with friends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you choose to lie low, others will understand. You might need some private time to reflect on a recent development. You do not need to share everything with everyone. Do absolutely what you desire, but don’t feel as if you must share what you are up to. Tonight: Do your thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Zero in on your objectives, knowing full well that you might want to wait until a meeting to start fulfilling them. A discussion with friends presents a much different perspective. Let others know where you are coming from. Tonight: At a favorite place with favorite people.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You could cause a problem when dealing with a boss or higher-up. You need to reach out to someone who could affect your life. This person has clout. You will note that passions run high at the present moment. Try to avoid an argument at all costs. Tonight: Take the leadfornow.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Be willing to detach. Walk in someone else’s shoes in order to understand him or her better. Once you are enlightened, you will be more compassionate. You will be able to interact with others in a more efficient way. Tonight: Listen to a suggestion, and you’ll have a better time.

Born Today

Singer/songwriter David Lee Roth (1954), actress Bai Ling (1966), football player Brett Favre (1969)