Horoscopes

Those with birthdays today: Understand that this year not everyone or every situation works as you’d anticipated. The closer the relationship, the more touchy it could become. Review long-term goals with an eye to establishing appropriate boundaries. You will find October and the months after to be much easier, as you seem to have a sixth sense about what to do and when. In the late fall, travel and education will be on your mind. Don’t just contemplate these opportunities; go off and make them realities. If you are single, a relationship could open doors as well. You might hook up with someone very different. If you are attached, your relationship will bloom as you include your sweetie in your plans. Fulfill a dream together. Aquarius forces you to think.

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 hit an obstacle and don’t know how to deal with it. You might want to cocoon and just let the situation go. In fact, the issue might dissolve, given time and space. Enjoy the special people around you. Tonight: Forget that tomorrow is Monday.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You could be uncomfortable with communication that heads in your direction. In fact, your solution might be to not answer the phone or respond to the doorbell. Tonight: Check in on an older relative.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • You could feel more strapped by finances than anything else. You can get out of this stressful situation if you just let go and not worry so much. Ask for feedback from those who have more experience or expertise. Tonight: Relax your mind.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • You could be far more cantankerous than you realize. Others could distance themselves from you more than you’d like. Initiate a conversation in order to clear the air. Wait until the late afternoon. Tonight: A tÃte-tÃte conversation.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • If you don’t feel like being the family cheerleader, don’t assume the role. You have far more control than you are aware of. Sometimes you judge yourself harshly. Be easier on yourself. Tonight: Your popularity motivates a late night.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Sometimes you have no words for a situation — like today! In fact, you could be stupefied by a friend or someone close’s actions. Make a difficult situation lighter with humor and a positive attitude. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Pressure drives you. Fatigue and stress are the natural outcome. Stop. Quit scattering your energy left and right. Carefully think through a decision involving a child. Also, loosen up. Tonight: Play like there’s no tomorrow.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You might not be able to see the whole picture no matter how hard you try. Know when to ask for others’ input. Keep conversations simple, but reach out for others. Your caring breaks through any tightness. Tonight: Order in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Someone might be a lot tougher than you’d anticipated. He or she might not want to play ball. You cannot convince this person otherwise. Cut your losses, knowing that there are many alternatives. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • You might be feeling your Wheaties, but others aren’t in the same head space. In fact, reactions could be disconcerting if you take them personally. Make plans that please you, with an eye to tackling finances or taxes later. Tonight: Pay bills.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Take your time making decisions during the day. In fact, you might not be seeing a situation as clearly as you’d like. Slow down with actions involving your personal life and habits. Tonight: Do what makes you happy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * You might need some time away from a child or difficult loved one. Know when you need to say “enough” to this person. Think “long term.” Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.