Horoscopes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 5, 2018: This year you have a tendency to be overly serious and demanding. You and others will be a lot happier if you relax and don’t push so hard. You will meet some very interesting people who will introduce you to new things. If you are single, someone you meet might become important. New opportunities come forward as a result. If you are attached, the two of you spend a lot of time together. You work well as a team. Gemini has a habit of adding a lot of confusion to your life. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-Soso; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Pressure builds, and you’ll feel the urge to go off and do a physical activity that helps you reduce your stress level. You might startle some of your close associates, as you can be quite impulsive. Reach out to friends and/or loved ones to catch up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★ The unexpected occurs, and you might find that something as simple as indigestion or moodiness is holding you back. Analyze what is upsetting you, and figure out how to deal with it. A little detachment goes a long way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Your playfulness marks your decisions and desires. You might feel as if you are on top of the world and able to manage a difficult situation with ease. Understand that strong winds could emerge from out of the blue, and are likely to disrupt the status quo.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ You know what is happening around you, but you might not be sure how to present the facts. Others are likely to have strong reactions, which will force you to head in a new direction. Know that your perceptions could come across as bias.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★★ You might want to level yourself out and follow the right path for you. You cannot always be the socially responsible Leo and take care of others as well as yourself. Instead, right now is the time to do something just for you. Give yourself some space.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Your creativity can’t be tamed, nor should it be. Loosen up, and do your best to make a good impression. Try not to push someone too hard in order to get the results you want. You might be surprised by what occurs when you relax.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ Stay centred, and figure out what is workable. You could feel overwhelmed by the hectic pace and all of the activity happening around you. Do not push too hard to make an impression. Be natural, and embrace what is happening. Just be yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Your intensity could frighten some people, but those who admire and enjoy you find it a pleasure to deal with your high level of focus and concentration. Examine what is going on around you before making plans. Embrace spontaneity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)

★★★ Be more aware of your finances. Though you enjoy making purchases, you also enjoy a certain lifestyle. Someone might be encouraging you to go out on a limb regarding spending. In the long run, you will be happier if you use some self-discipline.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★ You might not be as sure of yourself as you’d like to be. You have a strong sense of direction, and you know what you want. Honour a fast change that could affect your plans. Others seem to be acting differently from how they have in the recent past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ You express an innate knowledge that makes you seem wise. You could be going through something that a friend has already experienced, and you might feel as if you have a lot to share. Start talking, and know that your words have some significance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Zero in on your priorities, and don’t allow others to distract you. A meeting will be instrumental in making plans and gaining a better sense of where people are coming from. Allow greater give-and-take between you and a close friend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for

Sunday, May 6, 2018: This year you often feel serious, as if you need to do some heavy thinking. The more you pull problems apart, the lighter you will become. For the most part, nothing that comes down the pike is unmanageable. You are much more in control than you have been as of late. If you are single, you will draw romance toward you all year long. You will sense a difference in the people you attract now versus those in the fall. If you are attached, the two of you enjoy staying close to home. You both are able to express the depth of your caring. Aquarius is more offbeat than you realize.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ Friends surround you, but you might not be sure how to use your time. What is clear is that you need to make some fast changes in order to revive your energy. A friend might be amused by your unpredictability. Make the most of the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ You enjoy yourself as long as you don’t have to push too hard to get others to follow your lead. You are right in the middle of events, and you gain a strong insight into what others need from you. Your changeability adds excitement to the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Reach out to someone at a distance whom you care about. Many of you will use the interaction you experience with this person as an excuse to change your weekend plans, and perhaps even to visit with a loved one. You know what is best for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ Relate directly to a loved one, and spend some quality time with this person. Your sense of amusement emerges when dealing with a child. One-on-one relating evolves to a whole new level. The unexpected shakes up the status quo.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ Your inner wild child emerges, but it might be too much for you to handle. You could learn a lot about a friend at a distance who shares some surprising news. A loved one shows his or her willingness to add more excitement to your day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You might want to pace yourself and not get too involved with a matter involving a family member. Your finances take a walk on the wild side, no matter how you look at it. You can’t seem to keep your spending down. A little selfdiscipline goes a long way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You might be more challenging than you realize. What is going on could shake up the status quo and prevent you from following through on your plans. You will like the excitement of an unanticipated change. Try to be less controlling than you have been.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ You might want to take a hard look at an unchangeable situation at home. An element of uproar runs through your day, bringing the unexpected toward you. You might need to clear the air in order to have a more positive experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)

★★★★ Make an effort to meet up with others who often colour your day. You might even meet at a favourite restaurant. You could be too busy to handle a wayward moment with a child or loved one. You will see a difference in how you handle future interactions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Be sensitive to the costs of continuing as you have been. Your ability to get past a problem remains high. If you make no effort to change, you could become depressed. Try to move past the immediate issue. Respect others’ choices, even if you don’t agree with them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Take news with a grain of salt. You could be irritated by someone who seems to be pushing for more of what he or she wants. Refuse to be pressured by this person. You have the ability to be more independent than many people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ You will want to honour a special friend. Open up to talks, and discuss how this person would feel most rewarded. Some of you might want to take the day off, while others could decide to head to the movies. Play the next 24 hours low-key.