For Monday, April 24

Those with birthdays today: Emphasize what you can accomplish this year rather than what you cannot get past. Network and add new friends and resources to your life. You learn to look at life a lot differently. Recognize that you can only do so much and extend yourself so far. Responsibilities in your life could be demanding. Avoid investing in real estate this year, as property could be slow to come to fruition and fraught with hassles. If you are single, friends play an important role in easing your path toward a relationship. If you are attached, you might be harder on your sweetie than you realize. PISCES helps you achieve your goals.

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 mean well and think everything is rocking and rolling as it should, but it isn’t. At the last minute, a creative venture or a relationship could take an unusual twist. Tonight: Get some extra rest.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢ A friend means well and does everything he or she can to make your path easier and more effective. You are coming from a solid place, though you might feel a bit negative. Tonight: Where the action is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢ Take the lead in a matter that means a lot to you. Someone you thought would act or do something could surprise you and do the opposite. Tonight: Not every moment is perfect.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢ What might appear to be inconsistent could have logic behind it. Remain positive rather than blame others. Adding pressure to a touchy situation could aggravate others. Tonight: Detach rather than get into the story.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢ You might want to take your time rather than plunge into difficult situations. Pressure builds because others, and perhaps even you, have expectations that might be unduly hard to meet. Tonight: Say yes to a loved one.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢ Others have the ball in their court. You might not be thrilled with everything that heads in your direction. None of what occurs will be a problem if you don’t let it become one. Tonight: Say yes.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢ Others might act strangely. If you allow yourself, you could become overly upset and tense. Don’t. Emphasize what you can do as opposed to what you cannot. Don’t think a situation will last forever. Tonight: Head home early.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢ You come up with ingenious solutions that encourage others to step back. Others know you have a good mind. Your view will change radically if you observe at the same time as you instigate. Tonight: Add more play into your life.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢ Come from your inner knowledge and consciousness. How you handle a changeable situation reflects who you are. Don’t try too hard to patch up a problem. Events will work themselves out. Tonight: Order in.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢ Keep your lines of communication open if you want to toss your hands in the air and run away. You might see someone from a different perspective. Tonight: Swap jokes and let go of a hard day.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢ Expenses reach a new high, forcing your hand and encouraging you to head in a new direction. You will have to say no to others. Partners and associates act remote. Tonight: Update your budget.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢ You hit dead ends, but can and will deal with information that floats up. You might feel like a boss is contrary. People are contrary in general right now. Don’t take comments or events personally. Tonight: Do what you want.