> STARS: JACQUELINE BIGAR
SATURDAY
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Brilliant and mercurial, you long to be free. But keeping your nose to the grindstone guarantees you a successful year. Finances are up and down until you learn to avoid distractions. If single, you are attractive to many, but without commitment you do not settle. If attached, your relationship provides you with all the love and grounding you need. You are endlessly entertaining to your partner. LIBRA loves to laugh.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)
Today accents the importance of being in tune with yourself. Avoid those who upset you. Be sure to get a second opinion concerning a diagnosis and health care options. All might not be as it seems initially. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)
Today brings sparkle and surprises. Studying or virtually attending spiritual groups is a catalyst for making contacts. This promises interesting new possibilities. Mutual friends initiate introductions that will prove to be important. Tonight: Reach out to an attractive new prospect.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)
Plan to redecorate or repair your dwelling by year’s end. Appreciate and honour it. Do not let a groundless, vague dissatisfaction invade your haven. Instead, clean and organize today. Your domestic situation becomes more settled. Tonight: Relatives will be more relaxed.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)
A neighbour might issue an interesting invitation. Wry, subtle humour will appeal. Send a clever greeting card to a friend. Allow extra time for travel; short journeys will be marked by a few delays. Tonight: Controversy and debate thrill you. You are eager to communicate.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)
Finances are a very emotional issue today. Determine to live day to day; it is hard to anticipate the long-range security picture. Old positions end to make way for the new. Provide for yourself before giving to others. Tonight: Easier times are coming.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
Your motivation and enthusiasm help you accomplish a great deal, if you steer clear of petty confrontations. Love has a transcendent quality. You might have a dream or vision about an ancient spiritual link with a loved one. Tonight: Indulge yourself.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
Today you will be especially sympathetic to those in need. Great satisfaction comes from involvement in charitable projects. Tonight: Begin a journal.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
Your circle of acquaintances has added sparkle today. Network with new groups. Extra energy and ambition bless your social life. Some tension brews with a competitive colleague. Brush it off as best you can. Tonight: Be gentle with your body.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
Ignore gossip around you today. Get the facts straight before voicing your opinions. You become aware of how important it is to use language with care. Do not make impulsive changes regarding your career. Tonight: Your universe is expanding.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN 19)
You feel relief upon waking up. This ushers in elevated consciousness and freedom of expression. Imported items, faraway places and exotic cultures will fascinate you today. There is an awareness of how big the world is and how much it offers. Tonight: Relax.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
Today you become aware of how financial moves made by others affect your spending power. If you probe, interesting but unsettling secrets come to light. If you don’t want to know, don’t ask.
Tonight: Truths are easier to accept.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)
Be sensitive to the needs of partners and relatives. Resist the temptation to be evasive. People listen to your ideas with more patience, and stress dissipates by the evening. It’s an optimum time to spend with loved ones.
Tonight: Date night.
BORN TODAY: Voice actor Mel Blanc (1908), clarinetist Benny Goodman (1909), actor Michael J. Pollard (1939)
SUNDAY
IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Active and capable, you hammer this year until it becomes the success you want. Finances are good, with compromise on your part. If single, although you are drawn to passion, you have a hard time letting people in. Cracking your external persona takes forever. If attached, you are in the perfect relationship and must learn to relax with it. LEO loves to have a good time.
ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)
Relationships are affected profoundly today. You make decisions about partnerships. A tie that has outlived its usefulness dissolves. Fairness is important. Concentrate on quality of life over acquisitiveness. You are ready to move forward. Tonight: Others are easier to understand. This Week: Your attitude is brighter.
TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)
Events you have no power over guide today. Adapt and accept. Nutritious meals and vitamin supplements are invaluable. Your energy level is in a state of flux. Charming and charismatic people impress you. Tonight: You feel more confident.
This Week: You realize how much you've grown this year.
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)
Past obligations melt away. It is easier to enjoy the present and plan the future. You feel delight in the company of younger people. A child you are close to seems very grown up. Tonight: Get both sides of the story before making decisions.
This Week: Your psychic sensitivities are opening.
CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)
Bring calmness and stability into your domestic environment. Add some earth tones to decor and fill an earthenware vase with natural grasses and pussy willows. You realize how patterns have guided your life. Tonight: Complete projects that have been dragging on for too long.
This Week: You examine your roots and origins.
LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)
You sense a time of rebirth and renewal today. You will have new insights about childhood friends. You enjoy talking about this to friends who contact you today. Some emails to relatives are absolutely essential. Tonight: Catch up on old reading. This Week: Neighbours are friendly but demanding.
VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)
You enjoy shopping for beautiful, meaningful birthday gifts for others. It is a materialistic cycle guiding today. You appreciate the comfort and freedom that having enough money can bring. You assure yourself a good standard of living.
Tonight: A hobby brings valuable contacts. This Week: Your sense of humour keeps relationships smooth.
LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)
Many obstacles and responsibilities are about to dissolve. Finish with old commitments and promises today. Your energy is in peak form. There might be a sense of unity with loved ones who have passed into spirit. Tonight: Inspired and creative ideas abound. This Week: Expect very good news.
SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)
You will draw upon past experiences today. Your subconscious mind will be very active. Healing is accelerated by peaceful solitude. You would benefit from time spent in a retreat of your own making. Tonight: Dreams and visions can intensify. This Week: You have opportunities to show what you can do with your career.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)
It is time to decide what you most wish for and set your goals. Friends inform you about unusual trends and world news. Rise above noise or a tactless remark. Relax and meditate if tensions build. There can be anxiety to release. Faith strengthens you. Tonight: Promises to be joyful. This Week: A cycle of increased energy and vitality begins.
CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN 19)
Patience with elderly people and family members is essential today. Remember that established patterns change slowly and old memories can be haunting. Let time be a healer. You experience sudden meetings and partings. Tonight: Follow fresh ideas and take the initiative. This Week: Constructive use of leisure time increases your happiness.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)
You dream of travelling overseas, but the current situation makes that impossible. If unable to vacation now, make plans for a future journey. You are drawn to reading and find pleasure remotely, frequenting your favourite library and cultural sites. Tonight: As you like it. This Week: Speak less and listen more.
PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)
Today you can enjoy a bit of escapism. Metaphysical literature and spiritual studies, especially those with a focus on the afterlife, will intrigue you. You feel power and strength through being discreet; just smile if others accuse you of being secretive. Tonight: Keep your mystery. This Week: Put effort into new relationships.
BORN TODAY: Poet Walt Whitman (1819), quarterback Joe Namath (1943), actress Brooke Shields (1965)