HOROSCOPES: MAY 6, 2018

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8: 30 to 10: 15 a. m. After that, the moon moves from

Capricorn into Aquarius.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Actor George Clooney ( 1961) shares your birthday. You want worldly success and the perfect relationship. You are compassionate and caring and you appreciate beauty. This year is a time to simplify your life and build solid foundations. Channel your energy in one direction. Exercise is important. Take up yoga, martial arts or jogging — any physical discipline to help ground you. Hard work and effort will pay off this year!

Aries ( March 21- April 19): You can sense the energies and vibes in people and circumstances around you. Some will even sense this and might ask you for help.

Taurus ( April 20- May 20): Your Spidey sense is finely tuned. You are willing to put your own wants and needs second to those of people who have greater concerns.

Gemini ( May 21- June 20): You will find it gratifying to work with charitable organizations.

Cancer ( June 21- July 22): If you have clout with anyone in power, or in turn, if you personally have power, you will use your influence to relieve the suffering of someone.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22): Because your appreciation of beauty is heightened, give yourself a chance to enjoy beautiful places — parks, art galleries, museums.

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): If you have to divide or share something with someone, you will be more than fair.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): You feel warmhearted to someone close to you, perhaps a partner or dear friend.

Scorpio ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Someone might approach you at work with problems. They might need your advice.

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): This is a productive day for creative projects! Enjoy the dance with your Muse!

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You might want to redecorate or make where you live look more attractive.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): You might spend time daydreaming or being lost in a fantasy world. That’s OK. We all need to take a mental holiday now and then.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20): If shopping today, you might be tempted to buy something luxurious.