STARS: JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you often are uptight until you can trust the people around you. A financial change ultimately will be for the better. Talk through this situation with someone you respect. You might not be ready for this transformation just yet, but you won’t really have a choice. If you are single, you will meet someone with ease come next fall. Your social circle will expand, which will provide you with many romantic opportunities. If you are attached, the two of you often will be seen out and about. After summer 2016, you and your sweetie will realize a long-term goal that you both have had. Aries is always ready to pop open a bottle of champagne with you.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

An older friend might feel as if he or she has an especially great idea. You could discover that you aren’t on the same page as this person. Go along for the sake of peace, if you can. The unexpected occurs wherever you are. A loved one reads you clearly. Tonight: Out late.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

You will want to keep your own counsel and process news on your own. A difficult conversation doesn’t need to be repeated at the present moment. You might want to take off and spend some time with a certain person. What is stopping you? Tonight: Read between the lines.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You might wonder what is going on with your friends. A partner seems to have a strong feeling about what he or she will participate in. You could have your hands full. Count on a pal’s unpredictability, and decide whether you want to join him or her. Tonight: Play the night away.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Pressure builds as an older friend or relative seems to want more of your time. You could be surprised by what you stumble into. A partner might become extremely controlling. Slow down and express your caring to a loved one. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You could be overtired, and might need a different perspective. Consider taking a drive to a favourite place. Some of you will enjoy going to a restaurant for a late lunch in the country. The relaxed atmosphere will help you recharge your batteries. Tonight: Try something different.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

One-on-one relating with a friend could take you down a new path. Enjoy the differences in your backgrounds and where you come from. A child or a new love interest could be most controlling. Remember, the only way to win a control game is not to play. Tonight: Togetherness works.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Defer to others, and don’t worry so much about the details. You have a lot on your plate, and might not be ready to change your plans. You could decide to join others at your own pace. Understand what is happening around you. Tonight: Say “yes” to an intriguing offer.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

You might feel as if you can’t avoid having a conversation with a controlling neighbour or a difficult loved one. This person tends to drone on and on. You’ll need to excuse yourself from this conversation quickly if you are going to accomplish anything. Tonight: Know when to call it a night.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You might want to reach out to a child or loved one. You recognize your limits, and will not push past them; however, it doesn’t guarantee that this person won’t want to test those same boundaries. Firmly establish them now. Tonight: Fun starts with a holiday celebration.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

You could be unusually serious. Let go of what ails you by throwing yourself into a holiday event. You might want to go off and buy a tree or start another holiday tradition. Tonight: Accept an invitation to another holiday happening, even if it is just kissing under the mistletoe.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You would be a lot happier if you could let go of the need to keep such a rigid schedule. You understand that you can’t control others, but you might be having an internal struggle regardless. Open up to a friend who can be distant but gives good feedback. Tonight: Out.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

You could be at the point of no return. You can’t stop what is happening, nor do you want to. You might have gone in the red with spending, yet you are content that you have achieved what you needed to. Don’t forget some last-minute gifts. Tonight: Allow someone else to treat.

BORN TODAY: Actor Jake Gyllenhaal (1980), magician Criss Angel (1967), actress Jennifer Beals (1963)