For Thursday, May 3

Those with birthdays today: Your sense of direction and enthusiasm often hit a home run this year. Partners and authority figures often think on a different track, creating an interesting, dynamic triangle of opinions. Being stubborn just won’t work! You also could overindulge and cause your finances to have a major headache. Assume more control. If you are single, you seem to have a revolving door of possibilities. What will work could be another story. Move slowly. If you are attached, you might want to allow your sweetie to have greater say. He or she might see how to resolve certain convoluted life situations. SAGITTARIUS gets to the bottom of a problem.

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 frustration when trying to home in on the common good. Tension builds no matter how generous or gentle you might be. You would be well advised not to worry so much. Tonight: Let your mind romp.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Others could make heavy demands. Certainly an element of confusion about which way to turn and what to do punctuates your day. Let go of judgments and just hear others out. Tonight: A must appearance.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ You might want to take the high road rather than get caught up in a nebulous and difficult situation. Know when to call a timeout. Think positively. Tonight: Sit back and observe. Allow others to call the shots.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Your imagination might be an inordinate source of ideas, but making them work could take talent. Explore some of these nuggets of ingenuity. Tonight: Exercise, which might look like housework or mowing the lawn!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ Take your time. There are so many diverse winds, you might want to sit out until you know what works for you. Consider your options before you jump right in. Tonight: Let your imagination out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Speak your mind. You also might have the best-laid plans but see them go up in smoke. This process could be uncomfortable, but your best bet is to lie back and take action only when it is a must. Tonight: Head on home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ Expenses could be high or difficult to handle. Knowing when to say “enough” could be important. Laughter and understanding help diffuse a difficult or confusing situation. Tonight: Hook up with friends.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ With the energy that surrounds you, it might be upsetting to see plans fall apart. You also might need to rethink certain choices. Have faith in your abilities. Tonight: Buy a plant or treat yourself to a favorite dessert.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Know when to back down and make a decision more carefully. You might not have all the right answers just yet. Listen and sort through mixed messages. Late in the day or tomorrow, move on key issues. Tonight: Do your thing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ Where your friends are is where you might want to be. A commitment could cause a problem. You might find out that a situation is confusing. Let your imagination run with the ball. Tonight: Take some downtime.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢ Responsibilities pop up left and right. Take a step forward and handle a personal matter. Your creativity moves in a new direction. Aim for more of what you want. Tonight: Where the action is.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ Take the high road and detach. Some of the confusion that surrounds you could be coming from you not grasping all the facts. Step back and make what you want happen. Tonight: Accept the responsibilities dropped on you.