If it’s your birthday

Strive to keep yourself in balance; you will -- and you’ll reap the benefits. Remember that there are many sides to every story, and if you feel an urge to second-guess your own desires, settle down and listen to what your heart is telling you. Rather than debate with yourself, feel inside for who and what you’re drawn to. You share a birthday with Cloris Leachman, Johnny Galecki and Kunal Nayyar. APRIL 20-MAY 20 You’ve been through a lot this year, much of it beautiful and the rest of it relevant, even if difficult. The rare process known as Venus retrograde is gradually working itself out. You may even get to answer the question, “How would I do that differently if I could do it again?” AUG. 23-SEPT. 22 You might suspend all decisions involving money and shared finances for one full week. Even if you wait a few days, you’ll be so impressed by what you learn mid-week that you’ll want to hold off a few days more. Contrary to popular belief, there’s such a thing as accurate information. SEPT. 23-OCT. 22 Take authority today, though before you do, make contact with everyone and get their opinion about the decisions you have to make. To say that the sky is volatile over the next few days would be an understatement, so make sure you proceed one step at a time and consider several options. OCT. 23-NOV. 21 You may feel like you’re walking at the edge of a spiritual void, trying to keep your balance. Come in a little closer to home. Yes, there are events transpiring that are outside your control, though thankfully, you don’t need to influence anything. A laid-back approach will be beneficial this week. NOV. 22-DEC. 21 This week you may finally be able to figure out what’s been bothering you for quite a while. You’ve been under pressure emotionally, and it hasn’t helped that certain factors have been irritating you from outside. You can resolve one of the deepest emotional challenges you face. DEC. 22-JAN. 19 You may be obsessed with marriage, and equally concerned that it’s not the right thing for you. As the week progresses, Mercury will shake out a story or two from your family history that will make you wonder whether it’s the right thing for anyone. Who knows; it may be. JAN. 20-FEB. 18 Stay close to home and get your work done. You’re on a roll, and you don’t need to be Mr. or Ms. Popularity this week. What you’re developing, or the problem you’re solving, is happening under the influence of once-ina-lifetime astrology, and you have some serious mojo running. FEB. 19-MARCH 20 Lavish yourself with the comforts of home this week. May is one of the high points of your year, because Pisces, Venus and Taurus are best friends forever. You may have plenty to do, though it will be easier if you remember you work to live; you do not live to work.