HOROSCOPES

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Happy Birthday: Your imagination will take you on a mental trip that will help you bring about the change you need in your life. Give in to the desire to fulfil your dreams and to turn your life into the one you want. Don’t let someone else’s uncertainty hold you back. Set your course and don’t look back. Your numbers are 7, 13, 20, 23, 36, 38, 43.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Charm, sentiment and having an impact will be your best plan of attack when it comes to getting things done and soliciting the help you need to make a difference. Shortcuts will lead to bureaucratic setbacks. Abide by the rules.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Think matters through before you proceed. It’s important not to step on someone’s toes. An emotional battle will portray you as being insensitive. Do something nice for someone you love and you’ll improve your reputation and your relationships.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): A visit to a place you’ve never been before will inspire and enlighten you. Sign up for a retreat or pick up a new interest, and you will meet someone intriguing. Trust in what you know, not what you hear.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Take a break and enjoy your home and family. Plan something you can do to improve your surroundings or bring the ones you love closer together. The family that plays together stays together. Make an effort to please your significant other.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): Participate in activities that encourage you to show off your skills, and it will help you decide what you want to pursue next. Work on cultivating your talents and presenting them to the world. VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): An unusual opportunity will develop through a conversation that offers new ways to use your skills and educational background to earn more money. Make space at home to work toward putting your plans in motion. Romance is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): Travel, socialize and explore new activities or pastimes with someone you enjoy being with. Making changes at home to accommodate a lifestyle change is encouraged. Children will play a role in helping you achieve greater fulfilment and happiness. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): Don’t let emotional matters ruin your plans or your day. An opportunity to try something unusual or to attend a function that offers wisdom, enlightenment and personal growth will convince you to make positive changes to the way you live.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Work from home whenever possible. Start a home improvement project that will encourage you to spend more time there. You will be misinterpreted if you rely on someone else to take care of your personal matters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): Don’t fight change. Accept the inevitable and do your best to make it work for you one way or another. An opportunity to get involved in a joint venture should be considered carefully. A romantic evening will improve your personal life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): You’ll gain recognition for your input and ability to bring about positive changes. Rely on experiences from your childhood to help you make decisions that will influence how you earn your living and handle your cash. PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Emotional energy will give you the push you need to accept a challenge and strive to come out on top. A partnership will leave you feeling uncertain and questioning how you should move forward. An unexpected encounter will offer an alternative. Birthday Baby: You are charitable, smart and inventive. You are caring and persistent.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michael Fassbender, 39; Christopher Meloni, 55; Emmylou Harris, 69; Linda Hunt, 71 SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Happy Birthday: Get involved in something you believe in and you will encounter people who will help you choose your course of action and the destination you long for. Your insight into what’s right and wrong will give you a fair assessment of what needs to be done and the wherewithal to bring about positive changes. Your numbers are 5, 18, 21, 27, 32, 39, 48.

ARIES (March 21 - April 19): Being flexible will be the best way to reach your destination. Choose to work with people who you know will work as hard as you. Good fortune will come through a joint effort or venture. Invest in your future.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Take part in an event that will educate and motivate you to do things differently. What you learn will distinguish you from any competition you face. Explore different philosophies or creative outlets that will allow you to express your thoughts and feelings.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Follow your heart and make adjustments that suit you and your chosen lifestyles. Your ability to work through any differences you face will enable you to avoid interference. Use your charm and intelligence to get what you want.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22): Choose to be different and you’ll attract someone who is interested in joining and contributing to your journey, making it that much more enjoyable. Travel, learning and indulging in projects that will improve your standard of living are all favoured. Romance is highlighted.

LEO (July 23 - Aug. 22): Participate in whatever adventures entice you. Getting involved in an activity that tests your strength, courage and intelligence is recommended. You will thrive when faced with challenges. Stick to a set budget.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sept. 22): Consider using assets, investments and tangible possessions to bring in cash if necessary. Question partnerships that have been costly or emotionally draining. Look for solutions and make suggestions that will improve the situation. LIBRA (Sept. 23 - Oct. 22): Personal improvements will make you feel good and help you take on a task that needs your attention. Added energy and bounce will help you drum up the interest you need to enlist others to pitch in and help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21): Sign up to help with a cause. Getting involved in humanitarian causes will give you greater insight into the existing problems and prompt you to do something to make a difference. A romantic evening will bring you closer to someone you love.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Observe what others do and say. Avoid getting caught in the middle of someone else’s problem. An accident is likely if you take a risk. Entertain at home instead of getting involved in activities or events that draw large crowds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): You can offer help, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Look for any opportunity to practise and improve at your favourite pastime or hobby. Love is on the rise and will improve your personal life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Make the most of what you have. Use your skills to generate something that would be of service to your community. Express your feelings and you will come to an agreement with someone who can influence your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19 - March 20): Anger will rise if things aren’t done your way. Before you get upset, look for a way to implement your way of doing things in a diplomatic and friendly way. A positive approach will lead to victory. Birthday Baby: You are distinguishing, curious and inventive. You are altruistic and caring.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 34; Adam Scott, 43; Eddie Murphy, 55; Alec Baldwin, 58