Horoscopes

For Friday, May 18

Those with birthdays today: This year, stay tuned into the many opportunities that head your way. Friends often are a source of the unexpected, so be careful when following their advice or getting involved in any money agreement. Learn to separate money from friendship, and you will be much happier. Invest in your home and career. If you are single, you have much more to offer than you are aware of. By your next birthday, you will see what is around the corner. If you are attached, discuss long-term investments with your sweetie before acting. Choose a special cause or goal together. GEMINI can help you spend your money.

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)

Reach out for others and refuse to stand on ceremony. New beginnings become possible. Creativity and fun mix. Laughter could invade what is generally a serious occasion. Tonight: Enjoy those in your life.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Expenses will soar if you follow a friend’s advice or lead. This person might mean well but has different ideas. Honor who you are. A successfully completed project brings great satisfaction. Tonight: Your treat.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Your creativity flourishes like it hasn’t in years. If you want to start a new project or make personal plans, start talking. Your imagination speaks. Listen and share. Tonight: Be spontaneous.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Information that heads in your direction could toss your plans in the air. Be fluid and not too vested. As a result, you will feel much better. Understanding will come if you wait and listen. Tonight: Regroup and recharge.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Keep your eye on the big picture, or you could lose the ball just as you are about to hit the finish line. Someone whom you adore could be most distracting. Careful. Tonight: Plan on a people night.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You step up to the plate, understanding what needs to happen. Others might test your resolve and discover its strength. If you’re disciplined and sure of yourself, proceed even if flak appears. Tonight: Could be late.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

When looking at a maze, in your life or a theoretical problem, distance yourself. Get on top of the puzzle in your mind, and you will start to see the big picture. Answers come forth. Tonight: Take off as soon as you can.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Key individuals define events. Recognize what might be happening with others. Explain rather than assume. Understanding might emerge because of a difficult situation. Tonight: Visit with that special person.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Could it be you who is triggering problems inadvertently? Know when you need to put down your staff and let others lead. Let events unfurl. Tonight: Sort through different ideas, then decide.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might have to finish what others don’t. Though you might be muttering to yourself, others might believe it is your pleasure. Perhaps when you are calmer you should set some ground rules. Tonight: Go out with a friend and catch up on his or her news.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Sometimes you are so exuberant you cannot contain yourself. Though you might be having a good time and enjoying what is happening, some might begrudge your cheery ways. Tonight: In the game of living.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Stay anchored despite another person’s ravings. He or she might have a point, but you need to get through the drama first. Use your intuition as well as your listening skills. Understand what needs to happen. Tonight: Stay close to home.