STARS: JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you often seem to be holding back. You might not even be aware of what you are suppressing. If you want to root out the issue, you will be able to. You will be entering the first year of a new luck and life cycle shortly. The first year is considered one of the luckiest. If you are single, you easily could meet someone who will have a big effect on your life. This person will not be like anyone else you have dated before. If you are attached, the two of you benefit from your lucky year. You might feel ready to move into the next stage of your life together. SAGITTARIUS can be very demanding.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

With the help of a friend, you’ll blaze through your day and start the weekend early. You will have a lot of reasons to be excited about the next few weeks. Plans could change if travel is involved or if someone from a distance is heading your way. Tonight: Get caught in the whirlwind of living.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Allow others to voice their convictions and choices. You might wonder why they are heading in a certain direction. Once you become more acquainted with these people, you will understand. Tonight: Let your hair down and help others do the same.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You will be looking forward to better interactions with an associate, but you might find certain facets of each other’s personalities to be annoying. If you aren’t careful, a conversation suddenly could turn hostile. Tonight: Become more of an observer.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Use your unusual resourcefulness to get to where you want to be. Not everything has to be a long-term goal. In fact, you are better off staying in the present. Be open to an unanticipated gesture from a dear loved one. You’ll be pleased with the results. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Consider slowing the pace as much as you can. Spending quality time with a loved one might be perfect. Whatever you choose to do, you will enjoy yourself. You especially feed off times when you spend quality one-on one time with this person. Tonight: Be in the moment.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Be aware of an innate competitiveness and a desire to be in control. Issues could surround your home that will surprise you. Deal with them quickly, as you might not want any more hassles around you. A discussion with a family member is inevitable. Tonight: Make nice.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You could be over a problem and want to let it go. However, someone close to you still might want to discuss this matter. Money is involved. Be willing to say “no” to this person if it means you can avoid feeing pressured. Tonight: Avoid a combative friend!

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You could be very intense and might be evoking very strong responses, both negative and positive. Is that what you want? You have the power to make a change in this pattern, if you so choose. Tonight: Use care with spending.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You sense a change coming. You have certain matters that you need to deal with, which you might not want to discuss. You know that you must handle them. A heaviness seems to weigh on you at the present moment. Tonight: Nap first, then see if you have any energy left.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Zero in on what you want. Even with all the uproar happening, you’ll get through what you need to. Use care with spending, as you could go overboard. Let go of certain financial patterns you have developed over the years. Tonight: Make it an early bed time, if need be.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Reach out to someone whom you greatly respect. The conversation you have could go from extreme caring to a flash of anger. Encourage the other party to not let negative feelings build. Encourage talking. You’ll need to do the same. Tonight: Stay out till the wee hours.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Be aware of how much you need to stay uninvolved when dealing with a particular loved one. Generally you are active and speak your mind, but not with this person. You might have difficulty holding back your opinions, but you will manage. Tonight: Go for unusual.

BORN TODAY: Author Ben Carson (1951), actress Greta Garbo (1905), actor Robert Blake (1933)