Horoscope

By Jacqueline Bigar

Today’s birthday (Sunday, April 20, 2014) This year you often put in extraordinary effort to make your dreams a reality. The toll that these efforts take on you could be high. You love living life to the fullest when you feel like you’re 100 percent on. Others find your energy contagious and exciting. If you are single, your ability to communicate attracts many different types of people. You will note that one of them could become more than a friend. Why not find out? If you are attached, make an effort where you have not before. You know your gesture would make your significant other happy.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Someone you look up to could make you feel rather tense. Use your instincts when dealing with this person. If you must make plans, go to a movie where you can be together without sticking your foot in your mouth. Tonight: In the limelight.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) 6666 Keep conversations moving. Make calls in the morning to check in with family and friends. Someone at a distance could be unusually controlling. The unexpected might occur. Aim for what you want. Tonight: So what if tomorrow is Monday?

Gemini (May 21-June 20) 666 Be aware of the costs of having a lack of discipline. You will use any excuse that might work. You can’t keep juggling your finances. Know your limits. Someone whom you look up to likes how you present yourself. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s wishes.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You might want to take off. Go on a hike or catch a baseball game. Others seem to seek you out with so many invitations that you could be overwhelmed. Don’t let a domestic matter interfere with your plans. Tonight: Return calls.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) 666 You might be exhausted by the hectic pace. A loved one knows how to energize you. Your resilience comes through, no matter what, yet you still could become cranky. An older relative will make a gesture that allows you some free time. Tonight: On center stage.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You could be taken aback by a loved one’s efforts to distract you. You might be worried about meeting a pal, so just call and make an excuse. Detach from a situation, and you will feel much better. Consider scheduling a trip soon. Tonight: Act like the weekend is beginning.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might feel pressured by a domestic matter. What is clear is that nothing is going to change quickly. A loved one might be unpredictable and impulsive; this behavior is not new. Make an effort to avoid a fight. You could be vague about plans. Tonight: Take a step back.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A conversation in the morning points to plans involving a child. Choose an environment where you both can relax. Screen calls, as they seem to come in quickly. Don’t get involved in anything stressful today. Tonight: Let a loved one make the first move.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You might decide that you are not going to rein in your impulsiveness today. When your friends discover that you plan on having a free day, they might decide to join you. Honor your limits, as you know what is good for you. Tonight: Buy a token of affection.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You might be distracted wherever you are. Try to bring what you are thinking about into reality, and know that your goals are very possible to attain. Tonight: Let it all hang out.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might not want to be found, so take this day for you. Know that you will need to recharge your batteries, as the next few weeks could be hectic. Tonight: Mystery works.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Reach out to a friend. You might not like the plans that he or she has in place, but you do enjoy spending time with this person. Go off and join him or her. Open up to change. Tonight: Go where the fun is. The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult. Readers can write Jacqueline Bigar at jacquelinebigar.com.