JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you open up to a more intellectual perspective. However, you could be more vulnerable to outbursts of anger. If you are single, you could attract someone who is just as reserved as you are. Learn to discuss your feelings early on in order to avoid future blowups. If you are attached, the two of you often decide to do things together. Understand that your sweetie can be rather testy at times. Libra always seems to be easygoing.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You might feel pressured by a situation involving work. Handle your obligations and respond to someone else’s request. You intuitively might know that something else is going on. Tonight: Get into a last-minute project. This Week: Expect some disruption on the home front.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Your playfulness hides a need to accomplish some important tasks. You might be a lot happier if you complete what you must. Your words easily could persuade others to see your point of view. Tonight: Wind down from the weekend. This Week: You could surprise an associate by standing up for yourself.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You express a childlike quality that draws friends and loved ones toward you. You can be silly, romantic or whatever you feel is appropriate. Encourage others to express their playful side, too. Tonight: Act as if there were no tomorrow. This Week: You have to build a stronger network of supporters.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

You might be emotional and moody. In the next few days, you will note that more sarcasm emanates from you. If you get strange reactions from those around you, understand that your attitude might be the cause. Tonight: Take a brisk walk. This Week: You might be feistier than you realize.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You might feel pressured by a work issue. Sometimes creating distance between you and a problem allows you to see the situation more clearly. In the next few weeks, you could see anger coming forward that you were not even aware of. Tonight: Visit with a roommate or loved one. This Week: A child could add a lot of confusion.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You often need to focus on financial matters. It is important to root out the cause of a problem rather than internalize it. Talk to someone who is more skilled or more knowledgeable on the topic than you are. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner. This Week: A family member could be difficult.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Your upbeat mood comes through. You have many reasons to smile right now. Share your sense of well-being with others. Through your smile, you’ll make it clear that you feel secure and happy. Tonight: Be your mellow self. This Week: Note a tendency to be overly possessive.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You might be happiest in a one-onone situation where you can relate directly to the other party. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening around you. Taking a break from the frenetic pace will only help you. Tonight: Cocoon at home with a loved one. This Week: You are personality-plus.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You might want to speak to a friend. Why not invite this person to brunch or an early dinner? You both will relax as a result. A secret that you thought was well kept might prove otherwise. Tonight: Where your friends are. This Week: Not until late Wednesday will you feel up to snuff.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You could be overwhelmed by a dear friend’s or loved one’s angry stance or expression of frustration. Try to find out what is going on with this person. Someone you respect and look up to is likely to make quite a display of anger. Tonight: Make it an early night. This Week: Personal matters need to be handled ASAP.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. Don’t stand on ceremony with this person, even if that is your inclination. Treat others as you would like to be treated. A stressbuster will help with your anger. Tonight: Follow your dreams. This Week: Pressure builds to make an impression on a group of people.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

A loved one might be unusually angry. Do your best to handle this person’s anger before it develops into a bigger problem. Take a stand, but allow others to form their own opinions. You are about to provoke a lot of thought. Tonight: Be with a favourite person. This Week: You will appreciate an outsider’s perspective.

BORN TODAY: Actress Angelina Jolie (1975), singer-songwriter Michelle Phillips (1944), actor Bruce Dern (1936)