HOROSCOPE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: This year, you seem more spontaneous and put together than you have been for years. You show an admirable concern with finances and budgeting. However, you might not be able to anticipate the unexpected. If single, you could hook up at any time. Be smart. Know what you want. If attached, the two of you do quite a romantic dance. Your life together has a quality of excitement. Taurus reads you cold.

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-dynamic; 4-positive; 3-average; 2-so-so; 1-difficult.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★ Dig into doing your taxes, or at least go over them before you file them. Hit pause in your life and do some considering about your budget and its long-term direction. Initiate a conversation if need be. Tonight: Play it easy.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★ How you handle a personal matter is up to you. At the same time, it reflects you and your priorities. You might act in an unanticipated manner.

Understand what others might be thinking when entering into a conversation with you. Tonight: All smiles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★ Your focus on a long-term desire forces you to look within. Be sure you want what appears to be developing. Your impressions could be more important than you realize. Be willing to take a backseat. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★ An emotional frenzy might not surprise anyone who knows you. Sometimes, you do not choose the best way to eliminate your feelings. Open up to new possibilities and see what is going on with a loved one. Others look to you to take the lead. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★ You might want to rethink your choices before you leap into an active situation demanding excellent communication. Be willing to break past another person’s resistance. You will help this person see new vistas by identifying with others. Tonight: Break past trivial and banal thinking,

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ Look past the obvious when making decisions. Seek to understand where others are coming from. Be more willing to gain through empathy and identifying with the opposition. Many of you could have an offer that might involve travel. Tonight: As you like.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You finally have the attention of a loved one or partner. Take advantage of the moment to have a talk or special conversation with a loved one. You might want to express your appreciation for who he or she is. You might be surprised by another person’s reaction. Tonight: Relive an old-fashioned date.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★★ You cannot tame the untamable, but you can give someone the space to be with you. Honor a fast change of pace. You could be surprised by the other party’s actions and reactions. Tonight: Go with the moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21)

★★★★★ You could be in the position of being able to create a lot of activity. You might decide to throw a dinner party with a theme. On the other hand, you might decide to get together for the movies.

Others seem to rejoice at just partying. Tonight: Do what you want.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★

Allow your creativity to emerge in dealing with a loved one or potential loved one. Someone who knows you likes to see this facet of your personality. Your playfulness delights a partner or child. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★

Stay in touch with a family member who needs a lot of attention and caring. You might see a personal issue differently from this person. What he or she does often surprises you. Listen to what is being shared by the other party. Tonight: Stay centered.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★

Keep communication flowing. Your ability to get past a problem earmarks your day. Someone might surprise or shock you with an action he or she takes. The unexpected might throw your plans into chaos or bring on fast changes. Tonight: Speak your mind.