Your horoscope
BIRTHDAY GAL: Actress Alice Braga was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, today in 1983. This birthday gal has been acting since the age of 8 in her native Brazil and drew critical acclaim for her performance in the 2002 Brazilian film “City Of God.” She’s since become familiar to U.S. audiences, starring in such films as “Elysium,” “Predators” and “I Am Legend.” Braga is the niece of actress Sonia Braga.
ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill. Panicking when things don’t go according to plan accomplishes nothing. Adapt to new situations to overcome them. Progress may be slow, but with patience you’ll get there.
TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Turn the other cheek. Others may try to push your buttons or draw you into a confrontation simply to throw you off your game. Be on your best behavior and display kindness and generosity to win the day.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Keep your nose out of other people’s business. Avoid taking sides in disputes that don’t concern you, as you may soon find yourself with your own battles to fight. Focus on achieving your personal objectives.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t try to fix what can’t be fixed. Some events are simply beyond your control and no matter how much you may not like it, there’s nothing you can do. Find other more constructive pursuits to occupy your time.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go with the flow. You’ll be at your best as an active part of a group or a team rather than trying to assert your independence. Friendly competition is fine, but a “win at all costs” attitude will work to your detriment.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do unto others. Take care to treat those around you with the same respect with which you expect to be treated. Just because you may have been given authority doesn’t mean you should be a dictator.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): There’s no need to fight other people’s battles for them. Avoid getting involved in conflicts that aren’t your problem, as the parties concerned are not likely to appreciate the interference. Tensions will subside quickly.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Heightened perceptions yield interesting discoveries. When dealing with new subjects, you’re able to grasp details that you’d normally overlook and gain a better view. Go with your intuition when making key decisions.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Choose a direction. Even though it may seem like there are endless possibilities before you, don’t wander aimlessly. Make sure you’re moving toward a goal, even if you may change your mind later.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The mighty oak grew from a tiny acorn. Set the foundation now that will allow your current project to grow from nearly nothing into something great. Weigh decisions carefully and anticipate possible outcomes.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Add a bit of pleasure to business. A lighthearted, good- natured approach can create a friendly mood that in turn makes business dealings run more smoothly. Avoid situations that are tense or confrontational.
PISCES (Feb.19-Mar.20): Don’t waste your money. If you are going to make a purchase, make sure it’s on an item of lasting value and worth. In minor disagreements, give the other party the benefit of the doubt for the sake of harmony.
IF APRIL 15 IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Your aim might be to become healthy, wealthy and wise during the next 3-4 weeks, but first you need to do your homework. Focus on achieving your dreams, but hold off until August to make major decisions about your career, finances or business. This is a good time for planning ahead and gathering inspiration, but in August you’ll have more shrewdness in business affairs and more likelihood of making permanent changes for the better. Get a vacation or time off under your belt in September because October and November may bring a busy schedule.