Horoscopes

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): A wave of optimism may cause you to see things how you think they should be rather than how they really are.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): If someone has placed their trust in you to keep a promise or honor a commitment, you owe it to them to follow through.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You'll find the going much easier if you simply go along with the status quo and stick to normal conventions. You may not agree with everything that is going on around you, but you should keep it to yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be grateful when you receive good advice or when Lady Luck smiles upon you to make everything go your way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Increase your wealth by gathering information and mastering a new field of study. A yen for excitement could be satisfied by meeting new people or visiting new places that lie off the beaten path.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Find a place away from unneeded distractions where you can gather information and grapple with new ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The lights are all green for making great strides in both career matters and romantic pursuits. Make the most of this upswing in energy and enthusiasm as it won't last forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Getting the entire clan involved in a labor of love could serve to bring everyone closer. Keep the piggy bank locked away tightly except for absolute necessities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): While you may have sound ideas, it may take someone else's expertise to put those ideas into motion.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Big dreams will require patience and as you will need to learn as you go and progress gradually before making any great strides.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may gain the upper hand in negotiating if you take time to gauge the general mood of those you're dealing with first.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): You'll find it difficult to have things your way unless you work with others. The cost of striking a deal may be more than anticipated but by giving up a little now you may eventually gain a lot.

IF APRIL 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Too much social life, like too many empty calories, can leave you still hungry for sustenance as the next four to five weeks unfold.