STARS

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you find that you generally receive what you request — within reason, of course. Others are highly responsive to you. Use your energy well, as it often is high. If you are single, others find you unusually attractive, especially as fall begins. From now until your next birthday, you could meet someone very significant to your life. If you are attached, the two of you might opt for a change around your home. In the fall, you will enter a very romantic period. Virgo can be demanding in his or her need for precision.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Your attention to detail comes through once more. If someone seems careless, you will become unusually critical. Even if you choose to say little, sarcasm could define your words. Take a brief walk to chill out. Tonight: Do for you.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Your imagination knows no limits. You will find yourself in a situation that is challenging, as it demands quick responses. Often you prefer to mull over the possibilities and weigh the pros and cons of a matter first. You might not have that luxury right now. Trust your judgment. Tonight: Say “yes.”

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You could be full of information. Understand what is happening around you, and ground yourself. Take in the present moment and use it for you. Honour what someone else says rather than question it. Know that there is more than one right answer. Tonight: A must appearance.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

A conversation you have in mind could be weighing on you; however, right now isn’t the best time to initiate it. Others might mean well in their responses, but what they say could be very different from what you are looking for. Tonight: Maintain a sense of humour.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Be aware of the costs of forging ahead, especially those of a financial nature. You believe that the path is clear, but perhaps it isn’t. Be assertive and direct if you can. You might be inclined to take someone else’s words too personally: don’t. Tonight: Treat yourself to a new item.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You have the power to manifest more of what you want. You can be direct and decisive, but others might misread your bluntness at the moment as sarcasm. You simply are moving quickly through a lot of work and responsibilities. Tonight: How about some fun time?

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You reveal much more than you realize, which delights someone else. Do not be surprised by this person’s response, which might be a lot more intense than you had at first anticipated. This strong reaction might be in direct response to your openness. Tonight: Look for answers.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You don’t need to scheme in order to get what you desire; you simply need to express yourself. The first step is letting others know, especially if they are part of the goal. Though the answer might not fall in your lap today, it will sooner rather than later. Tonight: Out and about. Take a stand . . . and know what you want. Give others the space to take action or at least to express themselves. Confusion could surround your home or personal point of view. Try to detach and see where others are coming from. Tonight: Take a midweek break with friends.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Reach out to someone at a distance for whom you have strong feelings. Catching up on each other’s news will be delightful. Be careful with a loved one who might become jealous that he or she is not the centre of your world right now. Tonight: Read between the lines.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Relate closely to a key individual who is a big part of your personal or professional life. As you gain more understanding of this person’s unique ways, you will experience stronger interactions. Be cautious with financial dealings. Tonight: Dinner for two.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

You would be well-advised to defer to the other party in a situation, as it might be a little too demanding for you alone to handle. You often carry too much responsibility on your shoulders. Learn to ask for help. Tonight: Do not be disillusioned by someone else’s reaction.

BORN TODAY: King Henry VIII of England (1491), film director Mel Brooks (1926), artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577).