For Monday, May 7

Those with birthdays today: Events and people will challenge your choices. Knee-jerk responses might be natural, but not nearly as effective as reflecting and then making a decision. Don’t get entangled in others’ webs; rather, clear your mind and walk a more spiritual and possibly less-reactive path. Confusion surrounds many of your ideas. Be prepared to explain your thoughts. Travel and education might play significant roles. If you are single, you could meet people in the most offbeat spots. Your choice of sweetie could reflect this bohemianism. If you are attached, empathize, listen and imagine the other side of a question. Debate with CAPRICORN.

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)

¢¢¢ In the midst of people responding strangely to each other, you might wonder about your role in determining what needs to happen. If others aren’t listening right now, why worry? Tonight: Keep your responsibilities together.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢ You might wonder who is doing what right now. Understand that you are not alone as you attempt to sort out the winds of fate. Recognize a friend for the role he or she plays. Tonight: Where the action is.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ What might be close to impossible for you proves to be easy for someone else. If you see this trend punctuating your day, allow others to run with the ball. This decision doesn’t have to be forever. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Read Gemini’s message and follow the same path. Perhaps many appear to have more control than you. Don’t worry; just relax. Events seem to expose alternatives. Tonight: In the whirlwind of life.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Recognize what must be done as opposed to what you must do. This type of attitude can be far-reaching, with implications you might not even realize. Tonight: Choose a favorite type of exercise. Summer is coming!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Your ideas toss you in a different category or thought process than many. Where others might feel frustrated, you are challenged and look for solutions. Tonight: Act like it’s the weekend.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ If your efforts seem futile, you might feel like retreating. Is that the right solution? Only you can judge. Know when to say “no” rather than frustrate others with hemming and hawing. Tonight: Settle in.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Your ability to verbalize is precise, but others still balk or want to do it their way. You cannot fight city hall. Sometimes letting others learn from their actions and results is best (and easier!). Tonight: Chat with special pals.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ If your spending has been off-kilter, you are likely to find out by problems that arise because of it. Toss away rose-colored shades, and you will gain excellent results. Tonight: Act like you are in control, because you are.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ Although the Moon in your sign empowers you, you could tumble over a roadblock or two along your path. The good news is that you have the spring to jump right over problems. Tonight: Make positive choices.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢ If you need to put a gigantic red “X” through your plans, do it. Staying in situations that are difficult might cause problems you have not even considered. Tonight: Vanish and read a good book.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ You will end up where you want to be, but the course could be rather convoluted and difficult. Know when to say “impossible” and reverse directions. Tonight: Relax with others. They too had a hard day.