Horoscopes

For Tuesday, May 17

Those with birthdays today: You have the unique ability to make a difference this year. Plug into your creativity and rarely will a problem baffle you. You might be surprised by everything that happens, but somehow you come out OK. Sometimes you would prefer to watch what happens rather than interfere. Your friendships change a great deal. You also might question your long-term desires. Your success marks your actions. If you are single, romance plays a large role in your life. You might want to settle down with the person you meet this year. If you are attached, children play a major role. Remember your sweetie too; remember that he or she is pivotal to your well-being. VIRGO has fun with you.

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)

  • Concentrate on each situation one at a time. You will gain by not becoming distracted. Suppressed anger could bubble up out of the blue. Don’t let it cause permanent damages. Tonight: Slow down.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

  • You could get caught between personal desires and a community commitment. Knowing your priorities will make your decision easier. Your resourcefulness comes to the forefront. Tonight: Indulge a child or loved one.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

  • Deal with a family member directly. You cannot put off a decision. Your appeal and charm peak. A relationship will benefit from your attention and caring. Tonight: Where you are, the fun is.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

  • Say what you need to in order to make others understand where you are coming from. Your instincts add an element of security. You know what works — follow through. Tonight: Visit during dinner.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

  • Take your time with financial dealings. In fact, postpone anything you can. Speak your mind more often. Make inquiries and find an expert if need be. Tonight: Check out how much “fun” income you have.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

  • You are the cat’s meow. Don’t force anything. You could encounter someone’s bad side and suddenly feel as if you need to vanish. Know that this person just needs to let off steam. Tonight: As you like.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

  • Much that goes on needs to be behind the scenes. You have reason to be ear-to-ear smiles. Your caring comes through in your acceptance and understanding. Tonight: Brainstorm with a buddy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

  • Your need for friendship emerges. If you get into a hot conversation with a loved one, do something more physical. Take him or her out dancing or get into a favorite sport. Tonight: Where the gang is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

  • Take charge, and others will be relieved. You have a way of handling difficult situations. You have a very personable manner that draws a lot of attention. Work with the unexpected. Tonight: In the limelight.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

  • Others are prone to controversy. Realize that differences of opinion don’t need to be taken personally. You are getting a lot of different points of view. Use them to gain more information. Tonight: Take the high road.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

  • Money might be at the core of an issue. You and an associate see the situation very differently. Understanding others helps you grow and work better for the same end results. Tonight: Let another take the lead.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

  • * You might be a lot stronger and more willful than you realize. Pushing someone to agree with you won’t work. Honoring different points of view will help. Tonight: Go along with plans.