Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday for Friday, April 2, 2021: Funny, sharp and vigorous, pursue your dreams no matter how far-reaching they seem. This year, you initiate changes you never thought possible. Keep your day job but use your spare time to fulfill physical and creative challenges. Be mindful of finances since your extracurricular activities may run over budget. If single, you will attract someone who thinks like you. If attached, don’t hide anything from your partner. GEMINI humors you.
Aries (March 21-April 19): ★★★★ Take advantage of a few hours when you have no obligations. Search online for an out-of-print or rare book you have wanted to purchase. It requires patience, but you might find what you want. Tonight: Fun with children and grandchildren.
Taurus (April 20-May 20): ★★★ Your emotions may be on overdrive. Feeling joyful will infect everyone around you. Don’t give in to irrational fears. Think about happy things instead. Reserve time to get physical with a walk, run or swim. Tonight: A serious talk with someone close.
Gemini (May 21-June 20): ★★★★ You may have second thoughts about a commitment you made too hastily. Take time to negotiate the terms and conditions. Talk it over with someone you trust. Strengthen a connection with someone you recently met. Tonight: Live dangerously with a rich dessert.
Cancer (June 21-July 22): ★★★★ Give your pet special attention. Find a home for a stray at an animal shelter. Teamwork saves you from a monotonous job. Enter a competition or take on a challenge you may have passed on previously. Tonight: Attend an online meeting.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): ★★★ Lay the groundwork for fulfilling an artistic vision. A mentor can steer you in the right direction. Be open to unusual ideas. Follow your instincts, and you can never go wrong. Go out with friends. Tonight: Laugh it up.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ★★★★ Explore real estate for fun. Visit interesting neighborhoods or places you might want to live. Make your workspace at home practical and comfortable. If you need to replace equipment, take time to research the best deal. Tonight: Unwind with a mystery.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): ★★★ Brush up on time-management skills. You may have to rely on them if overloaded with too many projects. Set limits for yourself and stay true to them. Too much information can tie you in knots. Tonight: Do what you love.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): ★★★★ Make healthy lifestyle choices a family affair. Join a gym or take power walks together. Purchase weights so you can work out at home. Prepare nutritious and balanced meals. The fun is eating the delicious results. Tonight: Plan weekend activities.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22Dec. 21): ★★★ Use your charisma to get your foot in the door. Take the lead even though you don’t always like being in charge. There is no time like the present. Friends and family will support you if you fall. Tonight: Story time.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): ★★★★ Carve out a space for alone time. Just say “no” to parties and social events. Friends will understand. Use your imagination. A drawing pad and notebook is all you need to delve into new ways to express yourself. Tonight: Karaoke.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): ★★★ Get together with friends who make you laugh. Keep the conversation light. A serious talk is for another time. Get tickets to a concert or sporting event. Order online. It might take time, but it is worth the wait. Tonight: Play trivia.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): ★★★★★ Share ideas with people you respect but whose views are different from yours. Incorporate those concepts into your work and think outside the box. Reward yourself for your efforts.
Treat yourself to a frivolous yet inexpensive item. Tonight: Practice public speaking.