HOROSCOPES: APRIL 17, 2018 IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or big decisions after 4: 30 p. m. The moon is in Taurus.

Actress Jennifer Garner ( 1972) shares your birthday today. You are confident and positive- minded. Relationships are important to you. You’ll be glad to learn that this is a year full of excitement and stimulation! Embrace change and new opportunities. Be prepared to act fast. Your personal freedom will be a top priority. You will also travel this year and do things to expand your horizons. Enjoy this busy, fast- paced year!

Aries ( March 21- April 19):

You can see new ways to make money today or to earn something on the side. You might also see new uses or applications for something you already own. You will be intense and passionate about your wealth and assets. Everything matters— nothing is casual.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20):

Relations with others are intense and memorable today. New relationships that begin now will be passionate and a bit over- the- top. ( You might get involved with someone you know you should stay away from.) You are so convincing in all your exchanges with others today!

Gemini ( May 21- June 20):

Secret love affairs might begin now— something wild and crazy! Others might feel super intense about an issue but be low- key about it or decide to be secretive and say nothing. This is the kinda day where secrets can come out. Oh wow.

Cancer ( June 21- July 22):

Many of you are involved with creative, artistic friends at this time. Today these relations are intense because someone might want to make over another. Never believe the phrase “constructive criticism.” Everyone hates to be criticized. Be careful.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22):

Today you might have the power to improve things for someone else, for yourself or for a group in society. Other Leos might become romantically involved in an intense way with a boss or someone in a position of authority. It’s a juicy day! Expect someone to ask for your input about how to make something look better.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22):

You identify with your beliefs today, which is why this is a tricky day for discussions about controversial subjects like politics, religion and race. You’re convinced that you are right because you feel so passionately about issues. ( So say we all.)

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22):

This is a hot, sexy day! You feel passionately about everything, including financial matters, especially where you have to share or divide something like an inheritance or deal with shared property. Nothing is casual today. You want to get to the bottomof things. You want the raw truth.

Scorpio ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21):

Relations with partners and close friends are warm and yummy today. People will confide in you and vice versa. There’s a sense of wanting a kind of closeness you don’t usually feel with others, which is why a relationship might transform you today.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21):

Look around you at work to see where you can introduce improvements or reforms. You can definitely make things better for yourself and for others. This same ability to introduce improvements into your life can apply to your health or even a pet.

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19):

This is a hot day for romance! ( Be still my beating heart.) You might begin a romance today with someone who is “questionable.” All issues are black- andwhite, especially sports, romance, social occasions and activities with children. You mean business!

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18):

Family conversations will be intense and to the point today. Strictly bottom- line stuff. This is a good time to make improvements at home. You can also improve family relationships as well as improve where you live. Perhaps you will buy something to improve the place?

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20):

Today you are persuasive and compelling. It’s a strong day for those in sales and marketing because you can convince anyone of anything. Good news for those who write, sell, market, teach and act because today you are unstoppable! ( Use this energy to your advantage because you’re not this powerful every day.)