Horoscopes

For Friday, April 26, 2002. Those with birthdays today: You often feel pulled between two separate interests. You need to juggle home and personal matters. Individuals can often be demanding, making requests that you feel are out of the ordinary or not called for. If you are single, others will find you most desirable. If you are attached, you will make decisions that could sometimes antagonize a loved one.

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)

  • You might be overwhelmed by what another dumps in your lap. Raising the roof simply might not be worth it. Juggling finances could definitely backfire. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You cannot change another’s opinion. Stay focused on what is important to you. You’re vulnerable to another’s criticism. Tonight: The only answer for now is “yes.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Realize that you cannot always be the focus of attention. Today’s Full Moon hits you where it counts. You might have to pick up the pieces for others who decide to head out the door for the weekend. Tonight: Do errands on the way home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Your imagination, when funneled into your work, could make you a leader. This same ingenuity charged into your love life could have passions running high. Tonight: Go for an old-fashioned date.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Your ability to get past a problem could relieve you and others again. Tonight: Mosey on home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You might feel you’re on a whirlwind ride with information, calls and visitors coming in left and right. Understand that you might need to close your door or screen your calls. Tonight: Hop out the door.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Finances need to be carefully guarded. You could make a flamboyant expenditure, causing yourself angst later. Check in with a partner or your more-reasonable self. Tonight: Pay bills first.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Count on change. A swing comes from behind the scenes to thrust you into the limelight. You could find yourself in a position where you need to decide what your boundaries and limits are. Tonight: Go with your impulse.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Use the morning to get what you want. You’ll discover that pressure mounts as the day ages. Keep your own counsel and don’t spill the beans. Subtly stay on top of a problem. Tonight: Vanish quickly.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Relax and worry less. Maintain a high profile at work. Attend a meeting or get-together later in the afternoon. Don’t be all business; allow others to express their sense of fun. Tonight: Join the crowd.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • How another handles a change could tell you a lot more about him or her than you previously knew. Pressure builds as you juggle work and your home life. Honor priorities. Tonight: Clear out of work as soon as possible.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • Stand a partner better by letting this person reveal what might be on his or her mind. Return an important call in the afternoon, even if you find yourself reorganizing your schedule. Tonight: Do something you’ve always wanted to do.