friday’s horoscope
BIRTHDAY GUY: Television personality Jesse James was born in Long Beach, Calif., today in 1969. James currently hosts “Jesse James’ Outlaw Garage”; ad he previously hosted the reality series “Jesse James is a Dead Man” and “Monster Garage.” He also competed on “The Apprentice.” James was married to actress Sandra Bullock from 2005-10.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pinch yourself to see if you are awake. Some ideas that occur to you today might turn out to be like big soap bubbles that burst when touched by something real. You are idealistic and overlook the flaws.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take it or leave it. This isn’t a day for weighty decisions -- although it might be a day when you feel the weight of past ones. This is a time when abiding by the rules can lead to j ustice for all concerned.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Bend with the wind. Yield to pressures from friends or your peers today and you can spring back later. You might think that some principles are being compromised, but you can rationalize your actions.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Ask and you will receive. What seems to be a massive undertaking to you may be something easily done by someone else. You merely imagine that others will think less of you if you ask for help.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Everything that glitters isn’t gold. You might score some Brownie points with trusted friends or acquaintances in the business world, but it is a very good idea to avoid dealing with enticing strangers.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You’ve got other fish to fry. Put financial decisions and major purchases on the back burner. You have plenty of time to make career goals a reality. A loved one is on the same wavelength.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22): Never fear a deadline. Having a set time limit gives you a goal -- and having a goal helps you concentrate and be more efficient. You might do your best work while under the gun and expected to do your best.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Accept things at face value. You are often suspicious, because you what evil can lurk in the hearts of men. Work hard to meet a deadline; what you see is what you get.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you are going to dream, then you might as well dream big. A clear vision of the future can clear a path through a dense forest of annoyances. Get in touch with your childlike sense of wonder.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Like Tom Sawyer, you know how to present a tough job as though it were a desirable enterprise. Try to streamline every - day routines by being efficient, so that you have more time for pleasures.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Your fairy godmother’s line is busy. You might be on your own since even your most reliable associates might not be available to help. Be alert to rules and regulations that may affect your job.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You have more charms than a charm bracelet, so you should use them to your advantage. Listen to the other person’s point of view; the change in perspective could help solve a problem.
IF APRIL 19 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Keep your nose to the grindstone and tread water without tangible rewards until late June or early July. That is the very best time to make an irrevocable decision about a relationship or to put your best-laid plans into motion because your judgment is at an apex and support can arrive from unexpected quarters. People who have your best interests at heart draw closer, while the ones who don’t seem to disappear into thin air. During October and November you can live out a dream, perhaps through a heavenly once-in-a-lifetime vacation or by having a romantic fling, no strings attached.