STARS

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you have the ability to probe deeply into any subject that you wish to study. Avoid allowing situations that bother you to become obsessions that you can’t stop thinking about. Your words convey an intense, penetrating quality, but you’ll need to be careful of becoming sarcastic when speaking to individuals who aren’t like-minded. If you are single, you could meet someone later in the year who is as ambitious as you are. You’ll have much in common. If you are attached, the two of you could experience a power struggle or two. Who cares whether you are right or wrong if you are with the person you love? Capricorn helps to ground you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Reach out to someone at a distance and have a much-needed discussion. Be careful not to become inflexible; be prepared to compromise a bit. You’re likely to be in the limelight in the afternoon hours, so put your best foot forward. Tonight: A force to be reckoned with.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Is it possible that you and a loved one need to spend more time together? Steer clear of someone who is controlling. You might be concerned about a secret matter leaking. Focus on the big picture. Tonight: Head to a different type of place.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

Let others take the lead. You’ll be happy with the results. You’ll probably have to sort through invitations, as your popularity continues to rise. Spend time with someone you care about later in the day. Your caring will be appreciated. Tonight: Togetherness works.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

You have a lot of work to do and you may want to get an early start. A partner could be stubborn and set in his or her ways. Ignore sharp words if you can. Your nurturing will help calm troubled waters that might surround you. Tonight: Let someone else choose.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Your playfulness emerges early in the day and should help you avoid a clash of wills. Pressure builds around a daily matter. Others will present few obstacles, except for a random person to whom you are not close. Your nerves easily could be fried. Tonight: Work late.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Work from home today if you can. Someone at the office could be determined to micromanage others and could interfere in your thoughts or activities. Your playfulness emerges later in the day; your loved ones relish your sense of humour. Tonight: Out and about.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Return phone calls and respond to important email messages early in the day. Speak your mind, but choose your words carefully. You’ll want to handle an issue in your domestic life today. A friend or partner could be unusually assertive as well. Tonight: Happy at home.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Financial issues require your attention. Have you done your taxes? You will need to focus more on your finances throughout the entire year. Squeeze in some exercise, as your energy level soars and stress could be high. Tonight: Have an important discussion or meeting.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

Go for more of what you want in the morning. Be careful with your money. Having fun or entertaining an important client does not have to cost an enormous amount. Focus on an important personal issue later in the day. Tonight: Pay bills and balance your chequebook first.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You’ll be slow to get moving today. However, once you get into gear, you will be nearly unstoppable. Decide to do something that puts a smile on your face. You might have something important to communicate. Don’t worry about what you cannot control. Tonight: All smiles.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Group endeavours are favoured today and meetings will proceed quite smoothly. A behind-the-scenes development could be a bit troublesome. Assume that it’s minor and will pass. You might want to take off early. Tonight: Be incognito and remain willing to vanish quickly.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

You need to deal with your responsibilities and career concerns. There could be a disagreement with a friend over a monetary issue. Remain flexible; you can work it out. Make plans to meet friends for a late lunch. Tonight: Let the late lunch become an early dinner.

BORN TODAY: Singer Céline Dion (1968), painter Vincent van Gogh (1853), hip-hop artist MC Hammer (1962)