HOROSCOPES
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 4): World leaders, philosophers and scientists can argue endlessly about what shape the world is in, but you know the truth: It is what you make of it. Your iron will and intense focus on the positive will turn a less than perfect situation into your ideal scenario. This month is devoted to love. June brings funding for your project. Pisces and Gemini people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 25, 49, 3 and 18.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When dealing with the opposite sex, be specific and direct. Saying the honest thing quickly takes guts, but it is much easier than waiting. If you hesitate to tell the truth, things get awkward.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Whether you’re carrying out your duty or following your bliss, it’s important that you “do you.” There can be no satisfaction when you’re winning at being someone else.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): Acts of selfdiscipline may not feel exactly joyful at first, but they will lead to happiness. Once you get past the initial resistance, you will be well on your way to a better state of being.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): Helping someone else’s life run more smoothly will give you pleasure. Bonus: Helpful relationships put you in the mindset to create good fortune regardless of who is receiving the help.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You like the idea of being a part of many different lives, but the reality of it can get overwhelming. Too many people in your space asking questions will get tiring. Arrange smaller parties.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The best idea ever soon turns into a project that is a lot harder to execute than you thought it would be. There are friends around you who will help if you ask them to.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Dreaming about the people you wish you could be is not the fun, fanciful escape it sounds like.Loving who you are will bring you far more energy, and it will renew your enthusiasm for life, too.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Don’t share all you’ve learned with people who haven’t paid their dues; you worked hard to get where you are. Knowledge is valuable, and you would be doing yourself a disservice giving it away.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Someone seems to be playing Mad Libs with you, leaving blanks for you to fill in. Resist. The real answers will surprise you.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You don’t believe in getting even, but you do see the need to put things back into balance. This is best accomplished by devoting more time to yourself. Success is the best revenge.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A lifelong learner, ultimately you’ll amass quite a body of knowledge on an array of subjects. Today will introduce a fascinating new tidbit. A trail leads to a juicy bit of information.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The truth is that you enjoy the one who gives you trouble, challenges you and makes you laugh. Putting all of your effort and attention into another person can be heavenly.