HOROSCOPES

What kind of day will today be? To find out what the stars say, read the forecast given for your birth sign. For Wednesday, May 9, 2018

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

This is the perfect day for research, especially work that requires attention to detail. You are focused and persevering, which is why you will accomplish a lot.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Discussions with someone older, or who might be more experienced, will benefit you today. Listen to the advice he or she offers. (After all, it doesn't hurt to listen. and you don't have to do what this person says.)

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Today people see you as solid, reliable and conscientious. Ask for something you want. Use this excellent impression that you create on others to your advantage.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

This is a great day to study anything, because your mind is focused, plus you're ready to work hard. Your powers of concentration are strong.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Today you will put duties and obligations first, and fun and frivolous activities second because it feels right to do this. Take care of red-tape details regarding taxes, debt and jointly held property.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

This is a good day for practical discussions with partners and close friends. You will cover a lot of ground and get stuff done. Bravo!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

You can accomplish a lot at work today because you are in the right frame of mind. You won't overlook details, and you're willing to do routine work that you usually might avoid.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

Responsibilities with children might be increased or somewhat onerous today. Well, that goes with the territory. It is what it is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

A discussion with a female relative, perhaps a parent, will be serious today. Nevertheless, this is a good day to address duties and responsibilities that are necessary at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Because your thinking is clear and disciplined today, you can use this to your advantage. Choose to do jobs that require discipline and clarity. Do something you usually might postpone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

If shopping today, you will buy long-lasting, practical items, because you feel prudent and sensible. It will please you to repair, clean or take care of what you own.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Benefits will come to you simply because you will accept your duties today. You will get satisfaction from making things practical and orderly.

YOU BORN TODAY: You are cautious, yet you also are bold and free-spirited! You are both enthusiastic and patient. (Another contradiction.) It's time to get a better understanding of who you are. Explore meditation, yoga or other disciplines. This also is a year of teaching and learning. What you learn this year will be crucial for your progress and success next year.

Birthdate of: Glenda Jackson, actress; John Corbett, actor; Candice Bergen, actress.