Horoscope

Happy birthday: for Saturday, May 5. This year you have a tendency to be overly serious and demanding. You and others will be a lot happier if you relax and don’t push so hard. You will meet some very interesting people who will introduce you to new things. If you are single, someone you meet might become important. New opportunities come forward as a result. If you are attached, the two of you spend a lot of time together. You work well as a team. GEMINI has a habit of adding a lot of confusion to your life. Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Pressure builds, and you’ll feel the urge to go off and do a physical activity that helps you reduce your stress level. You might startle some of your close associates, as you can be quite impulsive. Reach out to friends and/ or loved ones to catch up. Tonight: Happiest at home. Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★ The unexpected occurs, and you might find that something as simple as indigestion or moodiness is holding you back. Analyze what is upsetting you, and figure out how to deal with it. A little detachment goes a long way. Tonight: Make it OK to change some plans around. Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★★ Your playfulness marks your decisions and desires. You might feel as if you are on top of the world and able to manage a difficult situation with ease. Understand that strong winds could emerge from out of the blue, and are likely to disrupt the status quo. Tonight: Enjoy friends. Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ You know what is happening around you, but you might not be sure how to present the facts. Others are likely to have strong reactions, which will force you to head in a new direction. Know that your perceptions could come across as bias. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★★★ You might want to level yourself out and follow the right path for you. You cannot always be the socially responsible Leo and take care of others as well as yourself. Instead, right now is the time to do something just for you. Give yourself some space. Tonight: Easy does it. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ Your creativity can’t be tamed, nor should it be. Loosen up, and do your best to make a good impression. Try not to push someone too hard in order to get the results you want. You might be surprised by what occurs when you relax. Tonight: Express your playfulness. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★★ Stay centered, and figure out what is workable. You could feel overwhelmed by the hectic pace and all of the activity happening around you. Do not push too hard to make an impression. Be natural, and embrace what is happening. Just be yourself. Tonight: Where the action is. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ Your intensity could frighten some people, but those who admire and enjoy you find it a pleasure to deal with your high level of focus and concentration. Examine what is going on around you before making plans. Embrace spontaneity. Tonight: Time for an overdue chat. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): ★★★ Be more aware of your finances. Though you enjoy making purchases, you also enjoy a certain lifestyle. Someone might be encouraging you to go out on a limb regarding spending. In the long run, you will be happier if you use some self-discipline. Tonight: Celebrate the night. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ You might not be as sure of yourself as you’d like to be. You have a strong sense of direction, and you know what you want. Honor a fast change that could affect your plans. Others seem to be acting differently from how they have in the recent past. Tonight: Just let go. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★★ You express an innate knowledge that makes you seem wise. You could be going through something that a friend has already experienced, and you might feel as if you have a lot to share. Start talking, and know that your words have some significance. Tonight: Not to be found. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★ Zero in on your priorities, and don’t allow others to distract you. A meeting will be instrumental in making plans and gaining a better sense of where people are coming from. Allow greater give-and-take between you and a close friend. Tonight: You are leader of the gang. Born today: Actress Alice Faye (1915), actor Tyrone Power (1914), singer Tammy Wynette (1942)