Horoscopes

SATURDAY

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you express a quick wit that often embraces offbeat thoughts. Others, especially those who have relationships with you, seek you out often for advice. If you’re single, consider the type of bond you are seeking. If you’re attached, the two of you emphasize your friendship as well as your love. AQUARIUS gives good relationship advice.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

You could feel like a satellite with so much communication coming in and going out. Try to bring friends together and enjoy the moment. At a certain time, you might want to turn off your cell. Tonight: Bring friends together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

You might be worried about your finances. You have an innate desire to spend and to enjoy various baubles and pretty items. Sometimes you find it difficult to put a halt to this activity. Right now, as others seem to be going overboard, you have difficulty saying no. Tonight: Where the party is.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Defer your present quandary for the moment. You will get many different impressions at present. Interactions will also tell you which way would be best to head in. You might surprise yourself with how much a decision changes. Tonight: Read between the lines.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

You could be tired of the same old story coming up over and over. Your way of dealing with a problem could be challenged. Hang in there and observe. You might find your issue changes as the day ages. Be more forthright about what you think. Tonight: Remain nurturing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

You will defer to others. Your creativity soars as you hang out with a friend. Many people will share what is going on and give you a different slant on the same issue. onight: Go along with another person’s suggestion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You have a lot of ground to cover, and quickly at that. Know what is happening around a project. You might decide to dedicate today to the pursuit of a favourite hobby. You will probably want to stay close to home. Tonight: Happy just to hang out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You could be viewed as more dynamic if you just share more of what is on your mind. You come up with unusual ideas even if they are only about fun ways for a child to spend the afternoon. Others seek you out for your nuggets of information. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Allow a family member to participate more than usual in making plans. Invite others over for a spontaneous afternoon and early dinner. You could be surprised at how indulgent one friend might be. Tonight: In the whirlwind of the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Be more forthright in how you deal with a problem. Your optimism helps others swing from their positions more easily. You could experience sufficient discomfort with a neighbour or relative who might reveal too much for your comfort in a talk. Tonight: Where your friends are.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might want to head in a new direction but be stopped by various issues or people. They need to get your advice or share some important private information with you. Listen, but do not judge. All could change suddenly. Tonight: Treat a friend for dinner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You seem more positive and upbeat than you have in a while. A friend could be cheering you on as you decide to take an important step. Do not lose your sense of direction. Tonight: As you like.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Play it low-key for now. If you have something personal you want to deal with, now is the time. Check in on an older relative or friend. Your caring might be more appreciated than you think. Tonight: Get some extra sleep. You are going to need it.

BORN TODAY:

Actress Anne Heche (1969), actress Octavia Spencer (1972), comedian Mike Myers (1963)

SUNDAY

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you evolve to a new level of sensitivity dealing with an older association. You become more in tune with others. If single, you meet someone who you care a lot about, probably through a dear friend. If attached, the two of you strengthen your bond, despite a PISCES who always interjects his or her opinions into your life together. Be your own person.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You might want to take in more information but ask fewer questions. Others relax more easily with you and come up with more information. A family member is difficult — no matter what! Tonight: Not to be found.

This Week: You start with pomp and celebration Monday. You find it hard to settle down most of the week.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

You could be more difficult and irritated than you are aware of. A friend shares a piece of information that might not feel grounded. You are too practical to value what is being shared. Use care with sarcasm. Tonight: Listen to great music.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

Deal with another person directly. You could feel as if your efforts are not paying off when dealing with an older relative or friend. He or she can be very sarcastic at times. Let this person's comments wash right over you. They reflect the person — nothing more. Tonight: To the wee hours.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

You might want to head in a new direction despite another person's need for the tried and true. Avoid an argument at any cost. You do not want to hear anything that could lead to a conflict. Tonight: Stretch and do the unusual.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You could want to change directions. You open up a conversation with a partner or close associate. How you see a personal matter makes a big difference. A partner views the issue in a different light. Tonight: Be a duo.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Understand that a partner or associate holds others' attention. You could deal with a problem with ease as long as a family member can be easygoing. Be careful with a friend who could be angry. Tonight: Where your friends are.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You find out that another person might not be as strong or wilful as you think. Your creativity emerges dealing with this person. Emotions might be a lot closer to the surface than you think. Tonight: Flow with the moment.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You could be more in touch with your feelings than you have been for a long time. Touch base with the long-term desires and expectations you have for a friendship. A close loved one continues to act in an erratic manner. Tonight: Keep your opinions to yourself for now.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You could be a lot closer to a family member than you have been for a while. Conversations on a one-on-one level seem to work and give you a lot of information and feedback. Do not feel pressured by a family member or roommate. Tonight: Relax with the moment.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You could cause yourself a lot of problems. You might not be as clear as you think. You are changing your opinions about a neighbour or how you relate. You could be getting a lot of information from left field. Tonight: Be as clear as possible in a talk.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Be aware of the potential costs of proceeding as you have. Be more aware of your expenses. Feelings could go to an extreme as you try to deal with them. Avoid a shopping trip if possible. Tonight: Settle in for a quiet night.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Your way of dealing with another person might surprise a loved one. You feel the need to let an older person or an authority figure in your life know how much you appreciate him or her. You experience many changes at the last minute. Tonight: You make the call.

BORN TODAY: Singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks (1948), actor John Wayne (1907), trumpet player Miles Davis (1926)