horoscope

Note: Bigar’s Stars is based on the degree of your sun at birth. The sign name is simply a label astrologers put on a set of degrees for convenience. For best results, readers should refer to the dates following each sign.

A baby born today has a Sun in Taurus and a Moon in Capricorn. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, May 4, 2018:

This year you have an opportunity to solidify what you value in your life. Honor a fast change that could drop extra responsibility on you. You will enjoy being more connected to those around you. If you are single, you might need to explore what type of personality and relationship works best for you. You could find that you fall madly in love with someone. If you are attached, you and your sweetie experience extra closeness and happiness together. The two of you naturally seem to connect with depth. CAPRICORN wants to help you improve your life.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5- Dynamic; 4- Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19)

 You have a lot on your mind, which could be affecting various aspects of your life. Understand what is happening between you and an authority figure. Even though things seem heated right now, given time, you will work through the issue at hand. Tonight: Easy works. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

 You will be on top of a personal matter. It might be important to detach and take the long-range perspective. Try to avoid making any choices just yet. You are likely to figure out what needs to happen by observing and relaxing. Tonight: Choose a favorite stressbuster. GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

 You could be in a situation that isn’t likely to be easily resolved. How you handle a personal matter could be determined by the events that play out over the next few days. Keep smiling, and make the most of what is happening. Tonight: Be direct with a loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)  Pressure could be unusually high. The perfectionist in you wants everything to turn out just right. However, with so many responsibilities to handle, you could be feeling stressed. You might want to simplify or postpone a commitment. Tonight: Remain upbeat and optimistic.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

 Stay clearheaded and centered. You have what it takes to make a situation work. Getting a difficult person to move off his or her position might not be doable. Bypass the issue, if possible. Trust that this person will see the light of day when he or she is ready. Tonight: Get some rest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

 Defer to friends, especially if you feel as if you can’t get certain situation under control. Recognize the part of you that prefers some chaos and a little less control. A relationship builds with fewer restraints and demands. You have a lot to smile about! Tonight: Let it all hang out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

 You might feel as if a blast from your past is heading your way, or will soon. You could have a difficult time getting into the moment, as your mind seems to drift to the past few days. Stay close to home, and flow with the moment. Tonight: At a favorite place with favorite people.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

 A call might be very difficult to make, but necessary. Opting out is not the way to go. Trust in your ability to work through what many people cannot. Your sense of direction and desire to touch base with an older friend dominates. Tonight: At a relished, long-loved haunt!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  Investigate a big opportunity, even if you initially see it as a serious risk. Weigh the pros and cons before deciding what to do. No matter how you dress up a situation, it might be very different at the core. You could be pleasantly surprised. Tonight: Just let it all happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  You beam while others seem very serious-minded. You accept what could be a very difficult situation. Question less. You will witness someone reveal a lot more than he or she had intended to. Hard work and diligence will pay off for you. Tonight: Trust in your priorities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

 Your positive, forward-looking attitude allows you the flexibility to turn a situation around. You could be stunned by what your drive and consistency bring forth. A reversal can be used to improve a situation. Detach and look for the key. Tonight: Consider a good night’s sleep. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

 You might find that someone really wants to connect with you but doesn’t know how. In any case, what occurs could be memorable for both of you. A friend might become a lot more, as you realize his or her emotional effect on your well-being. Tonight: Relax with your friends.

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