Astrology: Take a look at your daily horoscope
Happy birthday:
for Tuesday, May 21. This year, you evolve into a more direct, verbal person. You will not hold yourself back as much. Others value your feedback. If you’re single, your love of flirting emerges, though you are quite likely to meet someone of special life significance. If you’re attached, the two of you move to a new level of understanding. You respect each other’s differences. CAPRICORN tends to hold you back.
Aries (March 21-April 19):
★★★★ You have a lot to say, and you want your words heard. You feel the topic is important and need to air it out. Finances and decisions made accordingly could cause stress. Once you air out the topic, others respond. Tonight: You will be heard.
Taurus (April 20-May 20):
★★★★ Reach out for someone at a distance. You do not need to see eye to eye with this person to be friends. You like what his or her imagination offers. Someone from a distance could be on the warpath. Tonight: Work with others in the face of a disagreement.
Gemini (May 21-June 20):
★★★★ You feel energized and directed. You can take on a major project with the expectation of finishing it appropriately. You might not see eye to eye with a loved one. Both of you have validity in what you are saying. Tonight: With a favorite person.
Cancer (June 21-July 22):
★★★★ Curb a tendency to be overly reactive. If someone shares a problem, listen and put your feelings on the side. You will get to deal with them at a later point, though you might need to employ self-discipline. Tonight: Check out a rumor or an unusual idea.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
★★★★ You might become more sensitive and seriousminded. You have a lot to do ahead of you, with a tight schedule. Act; do not fuss. You could be irritated by someone in your day-to-day life. Express your feelings. Tonight: Burning the midnight oil.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
★★★★ Tap into your creativity and understand where others might be coming from. You have a lot going on and need to take a prominent role dealing with it. Others respect your knowledge and want your input. Decide how much time you can give. Tonight: Add in some naughtiness.
Libra (Sept. 23- Oct. 22):
★★★ You could be tired and withdrawn. You might not be sure what needs to happen next. Get feedback and opinions first. Take your time mulling over possibilities. You might not be ready to make a decision just yet. Tonight: Head home early.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):
★★★★ Speak your mind quietly yet with authority. A partner is only too happy to give you feedback. Creativity solves problems quickly. You find another person at a distance to be irritating. Touch base with this person to anchor him or her in the issue. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
★★★ You could be tired and wanting to take on a project. Be careful because this project could cost you in time, energy or finances. Weigh the pros and cons of heading down this path. Tonight: Get a partner to verbalize his or her anger and its source.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
★★★★ You feel more energized than in the recent past. Your instincts could be off when dealing with a creative idea. It might not be as easily materialized as you might like. Another person close to you could be irritated. Tonight: Take the lead.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
★★★ You might be tired and somewhat withdrawn. Much is going on behind the scenes, which you are going over in your mind. Reach out for a friend who might have some important feedback. You could also easily lose your temper. Tonight: As you like it.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):
★★★★★ Speak your mind and get past a problem quickly without getting stuck on another person’s feelings. You know and understand that nearly anything is possible. Take action once you are clear. You might need to establish limits. Tonight: Hang with your friends. Born today: Painter Henri Rousseau (1844), actor Mr. T (1952), rapper The Notorious B.I.G. (1972)