Horoscopes

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you express more optimism than you have in many years. Your creativity soars, delighting many. If single, you attract several people with ease. With as many choices as you have, make sure to choose the appropriate person for yourself. Date a lot. If attached, the two of you will feel more complete together than you have in years. You seem to have dropped a barrier. You might opt for a new addition to the family. Be careful if you do not want to create that reality. SAGITTARIUS makes you smile.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You explode onto the social scene, perhaps earlier than you anticipated. You might find work challenging, as your attention seems to wander. Consider taking off early. You will be happy and so will others. Tonight: Try a new spot.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

You might be unusually receptive to a key partner. One-on-one relating is highlighted. You know what you want and where you are heading. Lighten up and take your time. Tonight: Say “thank you” nicely.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

Defer to another person who you care a lot about. You might feel more connected to someone else than you are aware. Go with the flow, knowing full well what you want and expect. Tonight: Decide who and then you’ll know what to do.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Focus on getting the job done. Your sense of humour comes through when dealing with a co-worker or a friend you often run into. Stay open to a new idea that could add more interest to your daily life. Tonight: Do your thing.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You could feel unusually energized and have difficulty staying focused. Consider leaving work early. Your personality draws a loved one or a potential loved one closer. If you have a child, they want more parent time! Tonight: Hop on out.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Opt to work from home if possible. You need some downtime just for yourself. You also might have a secret project that you are not discussing. You need time and space to dig in. Tonight: Invite a friend or two over.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Return calls, then make your plans. You have a lot of choices, whether you choose to make them or not. Conversations seem to start up from nowhere, whether you’re sharing or because of the twinkle in your eye. Tonight: At a favourite spot with a favourite person.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Jump right into the moment. Clear out a problem that has been hanging over you. Be sure you have balanced your chequebook and have the available funds to be frivolous and indulge in a special purchase. Tonight: Treat a friend to TGIF.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) You could not be happier to greet the weekend. You need and want a change of pace. Do not push yourself as hard to complete all of your work and get other matters under control. Tonight: Spend quality time with others.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Be aware that something might be going on with you or a close associate. It appears no one is sharing. You seem unusually optimistic, but decide to keep interactions on a one-on-one level, as you sense someone might be off-kilter. Tonight: Let your hair down.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You keep getting calls and requests to join others, whether for business or your personal life. You need to put more energy into your emotional life. You will be happier, as will others. A friend makes an important request. If you can, follow through. Tonight: Say what you feel to a dear friend.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

You might need to take a strong stand with your career, an older person, and/ or a boss. You have an excellent sense of timing. Use it to your benefit. The other party will think long and hard about what you say. Refuse to be clingy or needy. Tonight: Go for what you want.

BORN TODAY: Singer Whitney Houston (1963), actor Sam Elliott (1944), Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna of Russia (1783)