saturday’s horoscope
BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Mary Mcdonnell was born in Wilkes-barre, Pa., on this date in 1952. This birthday gal earned Oscar nominations for her performances in “Dances With Wolves” and “Passion Fish,” respectively. She played President Laura Roslin on the “Battlestar Galactica” series and earned Emmy nominations as Eleanor Carter on “ER” and Captain Raydor on “The Closer,” with the latter role being the main character of an upcoming spin-off titled “Major Crimes.”
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do what you want to do with those you want to do it with. Spend a little extra money to get the very best or to make solid improvements in your personal life. The stars smile on dedicated industriousness.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can’t keep a good man or woman down. Certain ideas that you thought were improbable, if not impossible to accomplish, might gain support from partners. Set crucial projects in motion.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pursue passionate pastimes. Adventures of the amorous kind could be in the stars for you this weekend, as pleasure-loving Venus lingers in your sign. Depend upon trusted friends to speak up on your behalf.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t cut corners. You won’t be satisfied with half measures when putting important matters into motion. Whether it is business or pleasure that turns you on, indulge an appetite for the finest things.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can make a success of whatever you put into motion today. You are quite likely to take charge when problems or obstacles appear. But be careful to avoid stepping on sensitive feelings and sensibilities.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have the whole world in your hands. Your star prevails if speedy fingers or physical exertion is required. You think and act faster than other people but that does not give you the right to gloat.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Act in haste, repent in leisure. A tendency to jump headfirst into whatever fray is available could be counterproductive. Soothe tired muscles and relieve inner tensions with sensuous massage oils.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Leave the briefcase in the closet. Business affairs could be a big turn off when a lover is in the vicinity. Use sex appeal to lure a lover into your arms. Be cognizant of changes in the romantic barometer.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Concentrate on wielding wisdom and fearlessly defending fair play. You can put your passions to work in positive ways. Watch out for a tendency to throw money at problems or argue over values.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You like working relentlessly to make ends meet, but might get too tired and lose your temper. You may bristle with defensiveness if you feel you are being coerced or treated to unfair competition.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Give it your all. If you wish to experience abundance in your life, you have to imagine it first. Don’t be limited by a lack of imagination. You are ready to push anyone or anything to the limit.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You are geared up to visit exotic places, meet new people and aban-don past prejudices. your desire for excitement could be misunderstood by a loved one, but your passion for success will be appreciated.
IF APRIL 28 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: A passion for success and increased ambitions may make this a banner year. You will make the most progress between now and the end of June because of your relentless focus on whatever has tweaked your interest. Enjoy the fruits of your labors, but keep a few extra dollars tucked away for a rainy day. In December there may be plenty of rainy days when you will be glad you have something to fall back on. Plan ahead, so you won’t need to make crucial changes at the end of the year when your popularity rises but the chance of making a major mistake is multiplied.