Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Wednesday, May 31. This year you incorporate seemingly opposite traits into your life and interactions. You can be easygoing at times, and fussy and demanding at other times. If you are single, several wannabe suitors could express an interest in you, especially through summer and early fall. Be open and see who you most enjoy being with. If you are attached, a loved one might delight in your whimsical behavior most of the time, but he or she also needs to know that you can remain grounded. Be sensitive to your sweetie’s needs. VIRGO easily irritates you. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You can charm and cajole others in the morning to achieve the results you desire. In the afternoon, hard work and diligence count. Know that you might have to deal with the unexpected. You could decide to act on your feelings. Tonight: Make it easy. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★ Stay centered in the morning. Some of you might feel like cocooning at home, at least until the afternoon, when a fun event lures you right out the door. Allow more playfulness into your life. As a result, you are likely to learn a lot about yourself. Tonight: Take a midweek break. Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ Stay centered. Your high energy makes it difficult for others to catch up to you or maintain your same pace. Consider slowing down for an important person. You could feel pushed by a partner who wants to make some fundamental changes. Tonight: Listen and brainstorm. Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ You will be tempted to take a risk. In the afternoon, you’ll want to reach out to others. You might not be in contact with your feelings, even though you think you are. Note a discrepancy between what you do and what you feel. Listen to others. Tonight: Hang out with a pal or two. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Allow greater give-andtake. You seem unstoppable and right on target in the morning, but more important concerns could slow you down in the evening. You need to be more aware of what someone is really asking you. Make it OK to slow down the pace. Tonight: Indulge a little. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ Though you could be dragging in the morning, you’ll perk up quickly in the afternoon. Others respond more fully as the day goes on. The unexpected colors a relationship and could have financial implications. Pressure builds for you to take a stand. Tonight: As you like it. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ A meeting becomes a higher priority in the morning. Don’t allow a hassle to interfere with your progress. You might not be fortunate in choosing the right time for an important talk. You can’t count on the stability of a partner. Tonight: Take some much-needed personal time. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ Others prove to be highly responsive to you, especially in the morning. By the afternoon, meetings and interactions become much more social and less task-driven. How you feel about certain matters and people could change as a result. Tonight: Spend time with friends. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★ You could be a little crazy about wanting to complete a situation. You might need to think outside the box and take a hard look at what is going on; you will make a strong decision once you do. A partner is likely to become easily irritated. Tonight: In the middle of the action. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★ Make an effort to connect with a loved one. You could be surprised by what is occurring around this person. Attempting to multitask to get through your errands might be challenging, but it will prove effective. Tonight: The object of your affection will seize the moment. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You’ll have no problem making an effort toward others. You might be overwhelmed by certain individuals who seek you out and make excessive demands. Your creativity reaches a new level as you try to handle your popularity. Tonight: A child seems to need your time. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ Dive right into whatever you must do as early as possible. By the afternoon, your plans could change, as a personal matter involving a loved one gains your attention. You will feel better if you can stop and give this situation your full attention. Tonight: With a favorite person. Born today: Actress Brooke Shields (1965), author Norman Vincent Peale (1898), poet Walt Whitman (1819)