The Hamilton Spectator

HOROSCOPES

- BY JACQUELINE BIGAR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 2, 2020:

Observant and productive, you will spend the year perfecting a masterpiec­e of your own. Opportunit­ies to buy or sell property will also come to you. You'll make a successful impact on others if you remain tactful. If single, you prefer continuing to spend your valuable time alone. If attached, you both enjoy luxuriatin­g in the warmth of the life you have built together. VIRGO is as smart as you, but in a different way.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ This is, of course, an auspicious time for homebased businesses and, today, also those who deal with homes and property. Tonight: Read between the lines.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ The urge to speculate or take a chance might seem powerful today. Use caution, however, where money is concerned, lest losses occur. Tonight: You can't help but impress others now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★ Today you know where you stand in terms of your future domestic life. A situation that might have had you teetertott­ering becomes more easily

resolvable. Take time to mull over decisions. Tonight: Early bedtime.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★★ Your local scene will be the focus today. Love might be found just around the corner. Let siblings, neighbors or friends fix you up. You could meet an intriguing, intelligen­t newcomer with a worldly bent. Tonight: Celebrate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★★ Today brings exciting opportunit­ies on the financial front. Although much money might be spent, it's just as possible that a large sum comes your way. Tonight: Listen to a friend's qualms about a personal matter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ You will want to have it all today, but choose wisely, especially if it's a love or money choice. Do not be surprised if an old love pops back into your life. Tonight: As you like it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You want time for solitary pursuits today. You will not feel lonely, but replenishe­d by this. Sleep, meditate or begin work on a secret project in your spare time. Tonight: Get a good night's sleep.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★ Power struggles among friends or within groups could mar important relationsh­ips. Others might be argumentat­ive.

You will feel out of sorts and restless. Tonight: Not to be found. You take the night off.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★★ You certainly will not be bored today, as new ideas become action. Your only problem might be in biting off more than you can chew, as multiple plans come to fruition all at once. Your mate and job vie for your attention. Tonight: Celebrate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)

★★★★★ A fresh outlook and new attitude are found today through higher thought processes. Friends cheer you with uplifting ideas, and physical energy is high. Those of you

who are creative do outstandin­g work now — work that even you cannot criticize. Tonight: Slow down.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★ While opportunit­ies for you or your partner to earn extra money are plentiful, the money might disappear just as quickly. It is not the day to take risks of any kind. Tonight: Talk it through patiently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★ Although a friend's romantic difficulti­es somehow benefit you, be cautious about making commitment­s. Have alternate social plans made in case of change, which is likely today. Tonight: Add more fun to the moment.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, May 3, 2020:

Insightful, clever and charming, you create a winner of a year. New financial opportunit­ies appear in May, August and December. Make choices and pursue goals on Fridays, your lucky day each week. If single, you postpone the decisive action needed to ensure success in love. If attached, you, who place a lot of demands on your partner, decide to ease up, and romantic bliss ensues. CAPRICORN makes their own decisions.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You'll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★ A former physical complaint manifests itself again, mainly due to stress. You are so brave and you've kept it in for so long. But today, find time to take care of yourself. Tonight: Take it easy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Children are the happy focus of the day. After a few nights of restless sleep, brilliant ideas abound. Fresh personal starts are indicated. Expect to be doing a lot of brainstorm­ing. Tonight: Play more with the children.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★★ Today finds you redecorati­ng your home.

Moods are high, and in keeping with your already expansive way, rather overindulg­ent. Tonight: Celebrate with a wonderful dinner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★ You seem to be doing a lot of thinking, talking and local running around. Naturally analytical, you use this period profitably by discarding whatever or whomever is no longer valuable. Tonight: Early sleep.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★ You feel like buying, and could go a bit overboard. Luxury items have a very strong appeal. However, today's aspects are not good for large-scale spending, as

you will most likely have to return what you purchase. Tonight: Distract yourself with a beloved movie.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★★ Your personal magnetism is high, and you attract the attention of a VIP. But be careful. You get in over your head, and conflict may accompany an immense sex appeal. Tonight: The emphasis continues on you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.22)

★★★★ Take care of yourself mentally or physically since you could find yourself more rundown than usual. Tonight: Avoid power struggles with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Communicat­ion and enthusiasm from others thrill you today. The focus is on friendship and group activities that you follow online. ATonight: Flaunt yourself, Scorpio-style.

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★ Today emphasizes fun and good times, particular­ly with an elderly relative. Make sure you check in and see that everything is all right. Co-workers seem to be in an uproar. Tonight: Take off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan 19)

★★★★ You seem to have a case of wanderlust today. As

you cannot go on a real vacation, take a virtual one. Tonight: Spend time with a child.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Joint income improves today, although there may be a few disagreeme­nts with your partner along the way. Obtaining loans is favored, but some might feel unduly pressured to make a financial decision. Tonight: Play nice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ A new friendship might be found with a fiery, communicat­ive person. You are likely to share similar outlooks and will learn from each other. Tonight: Relax.

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