STARS:

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

This year you will have a new beginning in at least one area of your life. You might be reluctant at first, but ultimately you will be very happy. Be careful, because you have a tendency to be too meoriented. If you are single, you will meet someone of significance this year. This person will turn your life upside down. If you are attached, remember that a relationship goes both ways. You and your sweetie will enter a new phase of your relationship, which will be significant for the next 12 years. VIRGO can be difficult to relate to on a deeper level.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

You like to keep your interactions and thoughts as positive as you can. However, some negative feelings could arise from out of the blue. You might feel awkward trying to keep the lid on an emotional display. You can do only so much. Tonight: Get into a favourite pastime.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

You will notice all the feelings and emotional expressions that surround you. In some way, this will help you feel more secure. Reach out to a child or loved one who seems to want more of a connection with you. Make plans with this person ASAP. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening around you. You might not be able to break out of a certain mood. Of all the signs, you tolerate feeling restricted the least. Your drive and determination will take you into a new realm of emotions. Tonight: Stay close to home.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Your sense of direction helps others. If you can contain your feelings a little more, you will be more helpful to someone who does not understand his or her changing moods. You are a champ at handling raw emotion. Show off your skills. Tonight: Help a friend let go.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You could be at your wits’ end with a friend or loved one. You simply cannot seem to identify with this person’s issues. You are much more self-confident and see life differently from how he or she sees it. Do your best to be kind and open. Tonight: Make it your treat.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You feel energized with today’s new moon in your sign. Use it well, as any resolutions made now are likely to be more easily carried out. Others clearly want to know you better. In fact, someone special could be seeking you out. Tonight: Your charisma draws in others.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You might not feel up to snuff. With that realization, you’ll want to plan a perfect weekend escape, perhaps by yourself or with one other person. Though you might be feeling emotion- al about a situation in your life, let it go for now. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You might have pushed too hard in order to accomplish what you want. You could be dealing with a slight amount of disappointment as a result. Don’t make a big deal out of this; your expectations were unusually high in this case. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You continue to feel pressured, but perhaps you don’t realize that the pressure is coming from you and what you think you need to do. Make it OK to take a break, even if just for today. The result will be far more beneficial than you had imagined. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Read between the lines, and you will see a personal matter differently. You will enjoy yourself much more if you try to understand what the other party is really saying. This person might be too subtle for your taste; make the effort anyway. Tonight: Where there is great music.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You have the rare opportunity to move forward and handle a personal matter directly. The other party appears to be a captivated audience, at least for the moment. Be careful, remain loving and choose your words with care. Tonight: A reason to celebrate.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Your imagination always takes the lead. Frequently, because of your expectations, you might feel disappointed more often than you would like to. Avoid getting into an emotional scene with a partner, because it will be his or her way today. Tonight: Go along for the ride.

BORN TODAY: Singer Jennifer Hudson (1981), singer-songwriter Jennifer Nettles (1974), actress Linda Gray (1940)