STARS: JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

This year you become more in touch with the real you. You will spend a lot of time reflecting, but sooner or later you will have come to terms with certain issues in your life. You might want to do some volunteer work just to get out of yourself more often. If you are single, check out anyone you meet this year with care. Someone very desirable easily could be different from how he or she seems. Time is your ally. If you are attached, as a couple, you will benefit from a vacation away together. You can strengthen your bond in this setting. Taurus makes an excellent healer for you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You might sense a haze rising around a difficult issue that you would prefer to let go of. You can walk away from it for now, but in several months the problem will re-emerge. Deal with a money matter, but curb a tendency to go overboard. Tonight: Your treat.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Your mood brightens as the day grows older. Even if a certain goal or desire does not land in your lap today, you will be one step closer to reaching it. A roommate or family member will play a significant role in what happens. Tonight: Music, friends and Friday combine.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

After the high energy of the past few days, you could be taken aback by how much things have slowed down. Play it low-key with others. You are best on a one-on-one level with a loved one. Use care with someone you meet today! Tonight: Make your vanishing act special.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Don’t lose focus with your main objectives. You’ll want to clear out as much as you can in order to enter the weekend with a smile. Your sense of direction plays a significant role in what occurs. A meeting could set the tone for the weekend. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

A partner seems to preoccupy your thoughts. You will want to take care of errands and some other matters that could be preventing you from being with this person. A loved one might be holding back, but don’t force this person’s hand. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You might want to rethink a decision that could put you in a difficult situation if you are not careful. Detach. A partner might be sitting on his or her feelings, or perhaps he or she is not even aware of them yet. Relax. This, too, will pass. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Defer to a partner, as this person needs experience with seeing that his or her way is not the only way. You could feel pushed to the max if you are not careful. Learn the word “no,” and use it. Take the lead with a project if you must. Tonight: Confusion reigns.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You could be the recipient of a lot of attention. You might not be sure how to handle a difficult associate. Tap into your imagination and everything will be fine. Reach out to a friend who seems a bit closed-off. Tonight: Follow someone else’s lead.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You will be happy to finally complete your to-do list. Your head might be in the clouds, and you could be thinking of doing more interesting things. Try to ground yourself. You could be accident-prone or speak too quickly. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Tap into your creativity to get your desk cleared. Don’t be too proud to ask for help if you need it. If you are single, you could meet someone from out of the blue who will mean a lot to you. If you are attached, stoke the fires of romance. Tonight: Get into the moment.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

Anchor in at home. Work if you must, but be sure to spend some downtime just for you. You could have an unexpected visit or a party at your home very soon. Go along with the spontaneity. Tonight: Hang out at a favourite haunt close to home.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Return calls. You have a lot to do, and you’ll need some feedback. A boss or older friend could be very demanding. Be diplomatic. What do you have to lose? Listen to your inner voice with someone who tends to be over the top. Tonight: TGIF! Join friends.

BORN TODAY: Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush (1924), writer Anne Frank (1929)