HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign.

For Monday, May 1, 2017

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

If you can play hooky today or cocoon at home, you'll be happy to do so. Somehow, you don't feel ready to greet the world this Monday morning. (Sigh.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Today you will use your emotions to make important decisions. However, be careful, because hunches are not always right. Use caution to prevent accidents today.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Be mindful of your money and your possessions today, because something out of the blue might cause you to lose money or break something you own. Be careful.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

You feel restless and rebellious today. You might be obsessed with an idea or something unusual or different. Guard against accidents. Slow down.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Today is a tough Monday. Things are unpredictable, and it's hard to stay focused. Just do your best to keep treading water. (That's all you can do.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

A friend might surprise you today. Alternatively, you might meet a real character - someone who is different or unusual. Either way, this is not a boring day!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

You might be high-viz for some unexpected reason, especially when dealing with parents, bosses and VIPs. (Incidentally, this includes the police.) Be aware.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Travel plans and schedules for postsecondary schools are subject to unexpected changes and delays today. You can count on this. Allow extra time so that you have wiggle room to cope.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

Stay on top of matters related to inheritances, taxes, debt and shared property so that you are not caught off guard today. Something unexpected will affect these areas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Conversations with your partner or a close friend will be touchy today, because people are rebellious and independent. This person doesn't want to cooperate. He or she wants to do things his or her own way. Everything is unpredictable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

Your work routine will be interrupted with equipment breakdowns, computer crashes, staff shortages and canceled meetings today. Just be ready for unexpected detours to your day.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

This is an accident-prone day for your children so be extra vigilant. Likewise, social plans might suddenly change. Oops! This also is a rocky day for romance.

YOU BORN TODAY: You are a creative leader with the willpower and ambition to master any situation. Something you've been involved with for nine years will end this year. Scrutinize old values, ideals and the ideas that you thought were important. This should be a time for getting more involved with others, and giving may become more important. Get ready for a fresh, new cycle waiting in your future!

BIRTHDATE OF: Joanna Lumley, actress; Jamie Dorman, actor; Wes Anderson, director.