Horoscopes

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign.

A baby born today has a Sun in Taurus and a Moon in Aquarius.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, May 17, 2017:

This year you become more visible and content. You are more focused on your day-to-day life, especially your work and hobbies. You also are likely to network and socialize to your heart’s content. If you are single, romance will not be a stranger in your life. You could meet someone of significance at any given time. If you are attached, the two of you have a lot in common. You enjoy a mutual interest or hobby that brings you closer together. AQUARIUS makes an excellent friend for you.

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 might feel as if you can handle anything that heads your way at the moment. Use this sense of well-being to take care of what you must. You are likely to witness a change in a close associate’s or friend’s attitude. Decide not to take it personally. Tonight: Out with the gang.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ Touch base with an older relative. You could feel off and as if you have little choice as to what to do. You have the ability to socialize with those in power very easily right now. Start networking, and put yourself in the position of being noticed. Tonight: Out on the town. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ You feel much more in touch with your priorities and with what you want to do. You could be presented with an interesting offer that seems too good to be true. Detach and take a hard look at it before deciding what to do. Your creativity emerges. Tonight: As you like it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ You might want to try a different approach to a personal matter, especially if you desire a particular type of communication to take place. Add to the fun and lightness of the moment. Worry less about the results for the moment. Tonight: Pull in closer to a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Others seem to hold your interest more than usual. You could find the present situation difficult, as you seem to have a problem getting to the bottom of the issue. Try turning on your charm, and you might be able to get much more of what you want. Tonight: Trust in Lady Luck.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You might want to look beyond the obvious, yet you could feel slightly held back by your routine. Your ability to make a good impression on others, especially someone who could make a difference in your life, needs to come out. Stay loose and easy. Tonight: Play it relaxed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ Your emphasis is on love and romance. You could have difficulty getting to the bottom of a problem, but your positive attitude and optimistic ways save the moment. Someone close to you finally says exactly what you needed to hear. Listen carefully. Tonight: Ever playful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★★ You might feel as if you can get away with nearly anything right now. Be careful, as others are watching you more closely than you realize. You have a unique way of doing things. Make plans to visit a friend whom you don’t often get to see. Tonight: Take some time off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ A conversation could end up being more positive than you originally had thought possible. You’ll see the power of using a little charm and showing your willingness to get past a problem. Ask a friend for some feedback, and you’ll feel much better as a result. Tonight: As you like it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ You might want to change direction and head down a new path; however, initiating a conversation about this situation could be difficult. Explaining your thoughts and feelings to others could be challenging. Consider a new approach. Tonight: Treat yourself well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★★ Count on your high energy mixed with your innate charm to get you where you want to be. News from someone at a distance could be surprising, but it is worth thinking about. Ask questions, if need be. A loved one might need your attention. Tonight: Let off some steam.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ Much is going on behind the scenes. You could be a little touchy as a result. You might feel as if you are missing some information you need to fill in the blanks. A partnership is luckier for you than you realize. Discuss a problem more fully with a friend. Tonight: Togetherness works.

BORN TODAY

Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard (1956), comedian Bob Saget (1956), singer/songwriter Enya (1961) ***