For Monday, April 18

Those with birthdays today: You have the gift of drive and enthusiasm. But harnessing your supporters and their ideas could take effort this year. You’ll find answers when you least expect them. Your creative juices flow in an unprecedented manner. Funnel this energy to where it will count. Your fiery energy unfurls, pushing you in the right direction. You will gain a new perspective if you don’t get locked into power plays. If you are single, your desirability and magnetism peak this year. Make choices for the long run. The person you choose could also serve as your muse. If you are attached, your relationship develops even more passion than in prior years. LEO finds you very desirable.

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)

• Use this special day to mend bridges. With your energy levels running so high, you could easily become frustrated. Don’t allow negativity to build. Tonight: Ever playful, seeking out the unique.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• If you know your priorities, then you will make decisions easily. Someone’s demanding nature could create quite a tizzy if you permit it to. Tonight: Screen your calls, making time for that special someone.

• Your extraordinary style of communicating must come forth. You might be put off by news, but you also might not be getting the whole story. Feelings run high. Tonight: Hang out. Listen to others’ news.

• Expenses go way out of whack. Pace yourself. Schedule a checkup, if necessary. Listen to an irate partner. In between the temperamental outbursts, there might be words of wisdom. Tonight: Use your imagination.

• Push comes to shove with partners. You are best off backing away. Listen to a new perspective. Others demand your attention, especially a child. Tonight: Let another person make the choice.

• Take your time making decisions, especially if pressure builds and you feel frazzled. Racing around with your mind elsewhere could make you accident-prone. Tonight: Do some yoga to relax.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Count on coming up with ideas when others cannot. You have a way with words that delights many and also conveys visual impressions. A child or loved one tugs on your time. Tonight: Find your pals.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• You might want to revise your thinking as you handle a money issue. A family or domestic matter might be grating on you. Handle responsibilities rather than get into emotional issues. Tonight: Up late.

• Look beyond the obvious, and you’ll get answers. When challenged by someone, don’t take his or her actions or words personally. Listen and process. Tonight: Find experts.

• Work with an associate as carefully as possible. Sometimes you like to push your ideas on others, especially regarding money. Know when to pull away! Tonight: Go along with another’s opinion.

• You could be a bit more bellicose than many. Know when to aim for more of what you want and when to lie back. Answers come to you if you don’t push so hard. Tonight: Just say “yes.”

• * Concentrate on achievement. Work out difficulty by concentrating on other matters. You find that answers will come once you relax. Revise your opinions as new information bubbles up. Tonight: Work out, jog or walk.