JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year could be very important, as far as your public image and career are concerned. You will be noticed more than you realize. You also could be in a situation where you want to be more open than you have been in the past. Remember the importance of being authentic, too. If you are single, you meet people with ease. Take your time getting to know someone. If you are attached, the two of you move to a new level of understanding. As busy as you are, be sure not to leave your significant other out of the mix. You easily get stressed out around Cancer.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19) You can’t ignore the tension around you, but you might not be sure of the best way to eliminate it. Let it go and use your high energy constructively. Get some exercise and get away from highly tense interactions. Tonight: Ignore all the chatter. This Week: Your creativity surges. Direct it where you need it.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20) You might want to straighten out a misunderstanding before it becomes much more. Share some of your thoughts about a particular friendship and the people involved. A child or loved one simply can’t get enough of you. Tonight: Stay in the here and now. This Week: Express your appreciation Monday and Tuesday.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) Make sure your chequing account is balanced before you leap into action. Spending money goes through your fingers so easily and a bit too naturally. A risk might seem worth the investment, but be sure you can afford the loss, should it happen. Tonight: Make it easy. This Week: You express yourself with drama and precision.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22) You feel in tune with others, even if they are having a disagreement. Your empathetic qualities work like a sponge, seemingly absorbing others’ feelings. A call from a distance, or even a passing thought, could trigger a fantasy about a loved one. Tonight: Avoid a power play. This Week: Curb a tendency to go overboard.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22) Try to play it low key today. That is not to say you will be lonely or that everyone will ignore you; you simply will be happier not committing to anything and just doing your thing. You’ll want to reassess a situation involving a close loved one. Tonight: Nap, then decide. This Week: There is no stopping you now.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22) You might have plans, but keeping them could be difficult, as an unexpected group of friends seems to seek you out. Don’t underestimate how much you inspire others. Someone you love could become jealous of all the attention you are getting. Tonight: Forgive and forget. This Week: Say little, think a lot.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22) Take a stand and understand that others might not agree. In fact, they probably won’t. You tend to trigger a lot of gossip. Stay involved in the discussion. Reach out to others and show your interest in what they have to share. Tonight: Out till the wee hours. This Week: Count on being lucky.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21) Keep stretching past self-imposed limits, even though you might need a friend to help you with this process. Sometimes we can’t see our mental filter, but others can. You will feel very fortunate when you clear out some of your unnecessary judgments. Tonight: Be imaginative. This Week: Expect to be in demand.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) Make this a special day with the one you love. You can be spontaneous and just take off. Cancel plans if need be. The quality of your interactions will reconnect the two of you on a deeper level. Don’t let an older friend interfere with the quality of your day. Tonight: All smiles. This Week: See what is happening beyond the obvious.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19) You might be so determined to make a point that you forget who you are with and that you do not need to push so hard. A loved one won’t need convincing of the wisdom of your ways. Follow your sixth sense with a child. You’ll be glad you did. Tonight: Live it up. This Week: Deal with individuals directly.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Push as hard as you need to. You have a lot to get through and quite quickly at that. Once you clear up a problem, you will feel free. You don’t need to push. You can join a pal for a movie or invite someone over for an early dinner. Tonight: Don’t allow stress to build. This Week: Allow others to make the first move.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20) Take your cues from a loved one. Get away from the daily grind and don’t think about work. Tap into your imagination and make plans. Go for something spontaneous. A child could throw a tantrum if you give someone else too much attention. Tonight: Love the one you’re with. This Week: Ingenuity counts.

BORN TODAY: Actress Susan Sarandon (1946), race-car driver Sarah Fisher (1980), novelist Anne Rice (1941) Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at jacquelinebigar.com.