Horoscope

for Tuesday, April 25. This year you often step back and reflect. Others witness your quieter side emerging. Some of your friends might worry, as they don’t understand what is going on with you. Don’t worry -- they will adjust. If you are single, someone you choose to date could be different from how he or she was during your initial meeting. Get to know this person well before committing to a serious relationship. If you are attached, your sweetie will relate to you better if you stay open and express your feelings clearly. Avoid getting into a power play with him or her at all costs. ARIES understands you even better than you do! ★★★★ You want to make the best impression possible, even more so than usual. You might inadvertently add an element of the unexpected or originality to the mix. Suggestions come forward as you are so open. Sort through them. Tonight: Time for a serious discussion.

★★★ You could feel at ease for most of the day. In your quietness, you’ll gain unusual insight. You might want to share what you’ve discovered with someone who knows you well. Feedback is important, as it allows you to hear a different perspective. Tonight: Enjoy the moment. ★★★★ Use the daylight hours to the max. You are likely to be especially sociable in a meeting. In business situations with other people, you shine. A friend might call your views into question. Remain open. An associate could give you strong feedback. Tonight: Take a personal night. ★★★ You are being noticed by those around you. You might feel that someone is acting in a most unexpected way. Take a step back and try to understand where this person is coming from. Open up conversations, and be willing to gain a new perspective. Tonight: Catch up with a friend.

★★★★ Understand what is motivating an associate. You don’t often have long conversations with this person, but something unexpected is likely to encourage more communication. Consider what it’s like to walk in this person’s shoes. Let others take the lead. Tonight: Out late. ★★★★ Your creativity can cook up a bad idea every so often. Brainstorm with others. Don’t hesitate to share what else is on your mind. A person with whom you share financial interests surprises you once more. Keep conversations open. Tonight: Let the fun begin! ★★★★ Your ability to make a difference emerges, especially once you make an effort to understand what is happening between you and a friend. You might need to revise your thinking to see where this person is coming from. Once you do, you’ll be happier. Tonight: Hang out. ★★★ Your focus can be easily disrupted by interference from another party. Try taking a walk to clear your mind. Be aware of a feeling of financial tightness. Perhaps you are simply aware of your budget and its limitations, and are responding in a mature way. Tonight: All smiles. ★★★★ Your serious attitude could create distance between you and a key person in your life. You sometimes need to smile a bit more to relax. Move forward and handle a personal issue directly. Your caring nature will delight a child or new friend. Tonight: Know when to call it a night. ★★★★★ You have the unique ability to move from one subject to another without lingering. Dealing with a personal matter could take a lot of time. This issue could affect your home or a real-estate investment. You alone know the importance of this matter. Tonight: Happy at home. ★★★★ You might want to understand what is motivating you to overthink an issue. In fact, you might not even realize just how much mental space this thought is occupying. If possible, try to resolve the problem ASAP. Seek out new information. Tonight: A friend touches base. ★★★ You might be too tired to discuss a financial matter, but you might have no other choice. An element of the unexpected runs through your day. Others tend to see you as unusually dynamic because of your ability to shift quickly into different gears. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

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