Horoscopes

For Wednesday, May 4

Those with birthdays today: You need to take charge early this year. Otherwise, you will find that a lot gets out of control despite your best efforts. Know what you want, and you will be able to guide events to this end. In the second part of the year, you will go within often to find answers. You will gain through taking a lot of downtime. You will need to center yourself. If you are single, friends pave the way to a relationship. You will want to develop a friendship along with the romance. If you are attached, socializing is important, but so is getting plenty of private time together. Schedule special weekends together. Don’t get hung up on financial power plays. ARIES reads you cold.

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 start the day at a slow pace, but by midafternoon you are a force to be dealt with. The Moon drops into your sign midday. Energy and Lady Luck head in your direction. Tonight: As you like it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • Use the morning to complete an important task. You might feel a bit out of sync. Listen to feedback from someone you care about. Recognize that being discreet could be very important. Tonight: Private time. Re-center.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Understand what might be happening with others. How you see a changeable situation could be a lot different from the way others do. Gather facts, looking for the best possible direction. Tonight: Where the action is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Realize your limits, please. Gather information, but don’t make a conclusive decision just yet. You are more in control than you realize. Take charge and be responsible. Tonight: Burn the candle at both ends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Take time to analyze what is happening around you. An associate attempts to be helpful but is stalemated. Use your abilities to come up with unusual solutions. Tonight: How about some jazz or blues?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • Others want to chip in. Allow people to do more. Sometimes you feel that you need to do everything. Not so! Just open the door to help. Tonight: Where the action is.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Good intentions could easily fall to the wayside. People distract you. Kick back and allow others to run the show. Why do you always have to lead? The answer is, you don’t have to. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • You might want to rethink a situation. Brainstorm with someone you view as a creative source. Allow your imagination to go in a new direction. Listen to others. Tonight: Get some exercise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Come from a solid point of view. Realize what you expect from others. Your creativity pays off in the afternoon. You’ll come up with solutions if you are willing to trust a key person. Tonight: Kick your heels up.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Use the morning to clear out calls and have meetings. This afternoon, you might want to retreat or hide out. Investigate different ways of handling a security-related issue. Tonight: Head home.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Financial matters take precedence. Expenses could get out of control if you aren’t careful. Start up talks in the afternoon, when a situation becomes clearer. Tonight: Out and about.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * You are personality-plus. Listen more often to what others say. Your well-being makes a difference. Think before you leap into action. Dealings have an impact on your finances. Tonight: Your treat.