Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope

Happy birthday: for Friday, May 18. This year you will see a big difference if you keep your long-term goals in mind. One of your closest friends will inspire you often. Indulge others rather than criticize them. If you are single, you will attract quite a few potential suitors during the next six months. Some of you might want to play the field, but many of you seem ready to settle down. If you are attached, you will want to cheer up your sweetie, as he or she might be somewhat withdrawn. Understand that your loved one could be going through his or her share of changes. CANCER draws you in.

Aries (March 21-April 19):

★★★ You feel tension building. Know that you might need to deal with a money issue. A family matter also could be quite irritating. You recognize that more responsibility is heading your way. Let your imagination take the lead at work. Tonight: Be willing to indulge others.

Taurus (April 20-May 20):

★★★★ Pay close attention to what is being said in a heavy conversation with a friend or loved one. This person seems more enthusiastic than he or she has been in a long time. Someone you care about opens up considerably and shares some big news. Tonight: At a favorite haunt.

Gemini (May 21-June 20):

★★★★★ You are likely to share how you think would be the best way to handle joint finances. You’ll use your imagination when relating to a boss or co-worker. You might want to share more of what is on your mind. Work on your listening skills. Tonight: Visit with a friend.

Cancer (June 21-July 22):

★★★★ You might hit a snafu when dealing with a sensitive loved one. Listen to what this person is sharing, and be equally aware of what he or she is holding back. Investigate what is happening with a child or loved one you care a lot about. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★ You might sense that someone isn’t revealing the whole story, but you can’t seem to coax more information out of him or her. Perhaps you are making this assumption because you also aren’t expressing everything that you are thinking. Let it go. Tonight: Vanish while you can.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

★★★★★ Zero in on what you want. A discussion could give you a strong sense of where someone else is coming from. A friend could be unusually serious. You can be sure that this person isn’t hearing the same information and story that you are. Tonight: Hang out with a group of friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

★★★ Take charge quickly, and do not allow someone’s negativity to break down a situation. Remain strong, and allow others to understand your boundaries. Investigate new possibilities. Others enjoy your interest in their ideas. Tonight: Invite a friend to join you.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

★★★★ Touch base with a loved one at a distance. You’ll feel more connected to this person than you have in a while. Respond to a request that a loved one makes. Know what is happening with this person on a personal level. You could you be creating barriers. Tonight: At a new hangout.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

★★★★ Keep taking risks, and refuse to get stuck in a problem that can only affect you negatively. Your imagination takes you down a different path. You feel restrained financially, which might be causing an issue with your plans. Tonight: A partner wants to call the shots.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

★★★★ Defer to others right now. Your sense of humor emerges and allows you to relax. Your intuition guides you down a different path. You suddenly seem to know when someone is about to call you. Start documenting your new intuitive abilities. Tonight: Play the night away.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

★★★ You might want to gain a new perspective. How you handle a personal matter could change because of what you hear from someone else. You also might see this issue in a new light. A loved one is likely to offer you advice; be gracious and accept it. Tonight: A must appearance.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):

★★★★★ Your creativity emerges when you think about a loved one and upcoming plans. You might find that a friend is overly serious. Help this person to achieve a goal of his or hers. Ideas seem to flow from one person to the next in a brainstorming session. Tonight: Be near the action.

Born today: Film director Frank Capra (1897), Pope John Paul II (1920), actress Tina Fey (1970)