ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Wednesday, May 4

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 4:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT today (1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★

Something going on behind the scenes might somehow impact your earnings, your wealth or even something that you own. Be aware of this.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★

A competition with a friend or a member of a group might have an unexpected consequence today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★

Something unexpected might spur you in a new direction today. This is why you might feel a sudden burst of confidence or ambition to get something done or achieve a particular goal.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★

This is a tricky day, because you are keen to travel or do something to expand your world and experience new ideas, learn new things and meet new people.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★

You might be caught off guard. Not good when it comes to your wealth! (You snooze, you lose.)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★

Tread carefully today, because a friend or someone close to you might suddenly do something you least expect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★

Strong feelings of independence will affect your work today. However, you also might encounter interruptions and sudden changes that affect your job today, especially related to technology and computers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★

Parents take note that this is an accidentprone day for your kids. Know where they are and what they’re doing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★

You have a lot of energy to make some changes at home now, probably big improvements. Nevertheless, today is an accident-prone day for you at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★

You are aggressive in your communications right now, because you’re excited about something and you want to share your ideas.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★

Keep an eye on your money scene today, because things are unpredictable. For example, you might find money; you might lose money.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★

Today you are full of electric energy! This is why you feel impulsive and restless. Nevertheless, do not go off half-cocked, which is possible.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (May 4)

You like routine and security. You think things through carefully, then you stick with your decision.