HOROSCOPES BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, April 17, 2013:

This year you often feel as if you’re on a mission and have something that you need to do. Honour who you are, yet recognize what needs to be done. Your personal life becomes even more important. If you are single, you will want a live-in arrangement more than you have in the past. Just be careful — it could be difficult to disengage from this person at a later point. Try not to move so quickly. If you are attached, the two of you connect on a very deep level this year. You are able to express more and give more, as you are in touch with your true essence. You feel very comfortable with Cancer, but sometimes you feel burdened by him or her.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-dynamic, 4-positive, 3-average, 2-so-so, 1-difficult. ARIES ( March 21-April 19)

You bring high energy, even when you’re approaching a boring project. You have a to-do list, and you look forward to completing it. A matter involving real estate could be on your plate. Know that you’ll make the correct choice. Tonight: Meet a family member for dinner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Your words are heard by the right ears. Make and return calls; schedule meetings and other such interpersonal activities. You have a gentle yet firm manner that lets others know that you mean what you say. Tonight: Again, you will say exactly what you think.

GEMINI ( May 21-June 20)

Curb a need do something differently. You’ll open up to change and be readily available to make an important decision. In a meeting, your ideas are appreciated and often carried out. Tonight: You need to understand what is happening. Allow greater give-and-take.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22)

You quickly will accomplish what you must in order to make time for a break with a loved one. This person, who is comfortable with your moodiness, might be surprised at the strength and power of the moment. Tonight: The world really is your oyster.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22)

You might want to observe and listen more, even though you are a natural-born leader. You can’t control the situation, no matter how hard you might try. You can, however, change your response to it. News comes from out of left field. Just listen. Tonight: Make it an early night.

VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Emphasize what you want. Understand that you might need to do more professional networking. Others will be unusually responsive to your thoughts and ideas. Is there something close to your heart that needs to be done? If so, make it happen. Tonight: Find your friends.

LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Understand what you need to do to change a situation that has been irking you either at work or when relating to an older relative. Someone might be much angrier than he or she is willing to tell you, much less admit to him- or herself. Tonight: A must appearance.

SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Use your ingenuity to figure out a solution to a recurring problem. Break past conventional thinking, toss in imagination, and you’ll get there with ease. Resolution feels good, and it allows you to continue on your chosen path. Tonight: Where there is great music. SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Work with each person directly. Be sure to evaluate both sides of an issue, and the right solution will appear. Realize what is happening with a loved one. This person wants more of your time and attention, so make it a point to reach out to him or her. Tonight: Surf the Web.

CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Others come forward, and they might be much more assertive than they have been in a while. Listen rather than speak. You will witness their newfound boldness. Recognize what is possible here, and offer your feedback only when asked. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.”

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might want to change a pattern in your daily life — for example, you might want to walk more or start a diet. You know where you need more diversity in your life. If you decide to instrument a change, the chances are high that you will succeed. Tonight: Don’t push too hard.

PISCES ( Feb. 19-March 20) Count on yourself to get past a problem. Your way of handling this issue could turn it around. Your love of fun and imagination filters through difficult moments. Know what you want, and head down the path that feels right. Tonight: Listen to your inner voice. BORN TODAY Actress Olivia Hussey is 62. Singerguitarist Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks is 58. Actor Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings) is 54. Singer Maynard James Keenan of Tool is 49. Singer Liz Phair is 46. Actress Jennifer Garner is 41. Singer Victoria Beckham of the Spice Girls is 39. Actress Lindsay Korman (Passions) is 35. Actress Rooney Mara (The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) is 28.