Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Thursday, April 6. This year you open up to a multitude of possibilities. When others are stumped or frustrated, you are able to offer a solution. Sometimes, you don’t even realize how creative you are. You might be considering a life change, which could involve some travel or going back to school. If you are single, someone quite exotic will enter your life. The experience of getting to know this person could change your life in an unexpected way. If you are attached, the two of you grow in new ways, adding more dimension to your life together.

LEO often gives you an extra boost of confidence. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ You could be rethink--- ing a commitment that involves opening your mind. For some of you, spiritual studies and travel might be the key that opens the door. Others might be quite imaginative in making choices that will help them evolve. Observe a tendency to go to extremes, especially financially. Tonight: Where the action is.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★★ Passion runs high no matter what you choose to do. You need to trust your feelings as they slide in and out most of the day. You can be irreversibly angry one minute and totally surprised the next. Despite being a sign with so much depth, you are likely to be unusually flakey at present. Tonight: Give in to spontaneity.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ How you perceive a situation could define your mood. You can go from calm to hostile in a New York minute. Slow down. You need to connect with an important person in your life. Work with the unexpected. Tonight: Hit the ‘’pause’’ button, if only for a few minutes.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★ Your possessive side emerges when dealing with a difficult person. Try to stay caring and open yet also quiet. Let this person gain a sense of comfort around you. Quarrels might happen from out of the blue; minimize the possibility. Tonight: Add a new item to your wardrobe.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★ Understand that you can become too much for someone to handle. Consider the fact that you might just need to maintain the friendship without being pushy. The unexpected seems to occur when you are least prepared for it. Move quickly on an opportunity. Tonight: Say ‘’yes.’’

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★ Pressure increases on the homefront. You might wonder why someone is being so difficult or touchy. You will want to come to a better understanding with this person, so talk it out. You could feel as if you need to rethink a personal matter afterward. Tonight: Be mysterious.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ While someone else could have a problem dealing with an uptight friend, you will not. Allow your personality to be more forthcoming than in the recent past. You know how to help people get out of a funk or get over their shyness. Tonight: Be where the crowds are.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★ A financial matter could set you into a tizzy. You might not see the path or the means to change your situation. Give yourself some time, as an idea will be forthcoming. You are going to change a pattern and come out all the better for it. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★★ Look for new ways to solve a problem. You can’t push too much, and you need to let go of a problem. Once you see a solution, it will be because you have gained understanding. Do not feel as if you cannot find an answer. Tonight: Think about getting away for the weekend.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ You might feel a little off-kilter right now. Changes are afoot in an area of your life where you feel as if you have little control over what is happening. Push your creativity to the max, and you’ll come up with plenty of ideas. Tonight: At a favorite spot with a favorite person.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You might be trying to make an impression; however, you could experience some unusual tension. Someone is quite interested in your behavior and your choices. A roommate or family member will make a choice that is likely to shock you. Tonight: Paint the town red.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★ Understand that you have limits. Some good news might come in from a loved one whom you care a lot about. However, a boss or higher-up could become extremely demanding. You’ll have no choice but to go along with what he or she wants. Tonight: Do not make any plans.

Born today: Singer/songwriter Merle Haggard (1937), actor Paul Rudd (1969), actor Zach Braff (1975)