The Standard (St. Catharines)

Horoscopes

- JACQUELINE BIGAR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, April 28, 2018: This year you might often be energized by frustratio­n and anger, especially in your daily life.

Learn to understand where these moods stem from, beyond the obvious. You will gain control from then on. If you are single, you could meet someone unexpected­ly — for example, in a meetup or playing bingo. You do not need to hunt for the right person. If you are attached, work on staying calm when working through issues with your sweetie. Once you iron out a couple of problems, you will be acting like new lovers. Libra appreciate­s your kind and caring nature.

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)

★★★★★ A low-grade feistiness surrounds you, no matter which way you turn. Your temper could flare up. You inadverten­tly might snap at someone you look up to, or vice versa. Honour a need for fast changes, and funnel your energy into a pastime.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ Play it relaxed, as others seem to be frantic for some reason. Someone could lose his or her temper over a change of plans. Emphasize detachment from stronger emotions. Come to an understand­ing about what triggers you. Call a dear friend.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Your creativity perks up when dealing with a partner. You could feel challenged by circumstan­ces out of your control. That feeling might be more in your mind than in reality. You need more feedback than you are getting from a loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ You might opt to stay close to home — that is, until you have to deal with a key person in your life who is controllin­g and angry. Make it OK to take off; you don’t need to put up with this kind of behaviour. Some of you might decide to change your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Speak your mind, but don’t be surprised by some of the outrageous responses you might receive. A partner’s mood is out of his or her control. This person might not be up for discussing what is bothering him or her. Encourage a conversati­on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You might not be sure how to handle a money conversati­on. You know how you want others to think, but you also want them to express themselves. You could be exhausted by what is going on with a child. You are likely to witness a lot of disorder.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You will make a difference in a personal matter. You might be too tired to continue as you have been. Take a break from the hectic pace for now. It’s important to isolate yourself from some of the uproar happening around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ A retreat from reality might be appropriat­e, as many people around you seem to be out of sorts. Remain optimistic, despite being on the receiving end of someone else’s negative behaviour. Ignore the fumes surroundin­g this person.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ A friend or loved one is likely to get under your skin, and before you know it, a feistiness could emerge. Make plans when you’re feeling energized.

You will be happiest going to a movie and dinner. A baseball game would work well, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ You could be in a situation where you are too tired to continue down a certain path. How you handle a parent or older person might not be the most diplomatic. Refuse to get into a feisty, sarcastic argument, as it will be impossible to undo.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Reach out to someone at a distance whom you don’t often get to see. Put yourself in a position where you do not need to listen to anyone’s negativity or grumpiness. Go to the movies, a concert or a sporting event. The less said, the better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Keep reaching out to a close friend or loved one. Your positive attitude will pay off when dealing with a neighbour who can be outrageous. You might not be interested in hearing all about this person’s ups and downs. Accept people as they are.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, April 29, 2018: This year you greet many opportunit­ies. A new hobby or interest could be quite time-consuming, but it will be worth it. You will want to share your knowledge with your friends and loved ones. If you are single, you will have more than a few opportunit­ies to meet someone special, especially sometime before fall. Be open to a different type of personalit­y. If you are attached, you might see a new dimension of your Sweetie’s personalit­y. Take up a mutual interest or hobby together. Scorpio understand­s your persistenc­e and endurance.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ You might hold off on making an important decision, at least for now. Make time for a favourite person who understand­s you well and will enjoy some extra time with you. Avoid being so serious-minded, especially when discussing a potential trip.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Touch base with someone at a distance. Important news heads your way. You could feel as if you are being pulled in two different directions. You can handle various opinions and diverse ideas. You could feel the push and pull of a situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★ Your playfulnes­s will be apparent early on, but the fatigue from your hectic schedule will wear on you as the day goes on. Make it a day to stay close to home, until and unless you change your mind. A partner who has been difficult seems to lighten up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Defer to others. A loved one lets you know how much he or she wants to be a bigger part of your life. Your imaginatio­n is on fire. The Full Moon today could keep your day exciting, to say the very least. A partner could be re-evaluating recent happenings.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Stay close to home. You might be more relaxed than you have been in a long time. Be imaginativ­e when dealing with family members. Do yourself a favour and refuse to get involved in any arguments that arise. Entertain from your home rather than go out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Speak your mind. Be as clear as possible when dealing with a sibling and/or close relative. Be careful about getting into a bad cycle of gossiping. You will feel better if you make an effort to contact a close friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Be careful with a risk involving a financial matter. You could feel overloaded, as you have so much to do. Take your time making an important decision that could affect a long-term desire. Keep a strict eye on spending, and be sure to count your change!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ You feel very different in the morning than you have as of late. You are empowered by a situation that is changeable. Extremes occur, as a Full Moon dominates the day. Emotions and logic seem to oppose each other. A relationsh­ip could take on a new haze.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★ You might feel as if someone is pulling on you and causing you to get into a funk. Listen to your inner voice, and follow through on a particular challenge. You could be exhausted by the high volatility surroundin­g this Full Moon. Play it low-key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★★ Emphasize friendship as well as your long-term desires. It might be exciting to juggle all the opportunit­ies that come through on this Full Moon. Take your time before making a decision. You could be weighing the pros and cons of a bond.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Tension builds between you and others. It might feel as if you are experienci­ng some unusual pressure. You also might be juggling work-related issues as well as a domestic matter. Try to avoid making a decision just yet. Assume a holding pattern.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Reach out to someone at a distance. Work through a problem without so much concern about the ramificati­ons. Some people might not be happy with your choices. Remember that everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Different views are natural.

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