STARS

JACQUELINE BIGAR

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year you often feel as though the odds are stacked against you, no matter which direction you head in. What is true is that you are attracting very manipulative people. If you opt to not play into their games, you will witness most of them transform their behaviour toward you. If you are single, you meet many people from various walks of life. Your natural interest in others emerges and before you know it, you could be emotionally involved. If you are attached, enjoy the person you are with. You find Cancer to be particularly lovable.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Stay anchored and optimistic. You have a changing sense of what is appropriate to do and when. You are likely to do the unexpected when faced with a demanding individual. You get communication rolling as a result, and it will be on your terms. Tonight: Make it early.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Open up communication, and let someone else share more of him- or herself. You could be startled by something you hear. Speak up about your feelings, and allow others to hear your opinions, however strong they might be. Tonight: Catch up on a neighbour’s or sibling’s news.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You might experience some discomfort with your feelings. A friend could take you down a surprising path; be sure that you are ready for some excitement and change. You might want to ask a question or two before you start. Tonight: Balance your chequebook before you head out.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

Beam in more of what you want. Several interruptions during the day could be unusually fortunate. Ask for more of what you need to flourish, especially within a difficult association. What you hear could illuminate this situation. Tonight: Choose which invitation suits you best.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

You need to grab the opportunity to get some extra R and R. You might opt for a lengthy cat nap. A loved one could surprise you with the breadth of his or her vision. Perhaps you have not been aware of this person’s ability to observe and perceive trends. Tonight: Not to be found.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

Zero in on what you want, and get past a self-imposed restriction. A power play involving a loved one might emerge. A partner throws you into chaos and surprises you. Avoid having a kneejerk reaction, and try to understand what is happening. Tonight: Focus on the long term.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

You might want to express more of your thoughts, even in front of a superior who could have a strong point of view. You might find that the two of you are more on the same page than you thought possible. Consider your options with care. Tonight: Make it your call.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Keep reaching out to someone at a distance who often tosses your thinking into chaos by muddling the premise from which your logic has come. Consider returning the favour. This person might need to know how it feels to be on the receiving end. Tonight: Be adaptable.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You might get a better response if you handle each individual on a one-onone basis. You could feel unusually pressured by a child or new friend who does something you would not expect. A partner wants to share more of his or her thoughts. Tonight: Be your playful self.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Defer to others. You might get a more diverse selection of solutions if you do. Do not anticipate any specific reaction or idea from others. If they sense that you have certain expectations, you could find their ideas to be less creative or dynamic. Tonight: Have some fun.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You could be at the point where you no longer can tolerate the demands of another person. You often lie low because of this person, though you might not realize that fact if you are not open or emotionally connected to yourself. Tonight: Schedule some time for R and R.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

An uncomfortable situation might provoke some offbeat or eccentric thinking. You are determined to handle a personal matter in a way that evokes a specific reaction. You know when to say that you have had enough. Tonight: Let out the wild thing within you.

BORN TODAY: Actor John Boyega (1992), boxer Claressa Shields (1995), actor Rob Lowe (1964)