Horoscopes for May 5

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 express yourself more than usual. The more gently you express your feelings, the better the reaction. Don’t get upset when an intellectual discussion occurs out of the blue. Tonight: Add that special spark.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) ••• Curb a tendency to be possessive. Others might be overly serious or touchy. This is a short-lived phase. You will make it through a problem with ease. Tonight: Treat yourself on the way home.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) •••• You are all smiles, and others respond to that energy most happily. Still, there is a seriousness when eyeing a child or loved one. Tonight: So what if it is Thursday night? Start the weekend right.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) •••• You might not be as sure of yourself as usual. Someone could be pushing your buttons, and your reaction could be over the top, too. Don’t allow anyone to trigger you but you. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• Zero in on your priorities as you rarely have. How you view a changeable situation could be very different from your initial response. Tonight: Where the action is.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Others often envy how you accept different work and what you do with difficult situations. Honestly, you might wonder whether making that extra effort is worth it. Tonight: A must appearance.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• You might be reaching out for something that isn’t quite reachable. Listen to news that is forthcoming, and allow more perspective and knowledge. Tonight: Let your imagination make the call.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Togetherness takes a strange turn when you least anticipate it. You might wonder what is going on within a key relationship. Tonight: Make it cozy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• Zero in on your priorities. You could be overthinking a situation. No matter what you do, you’ll come up all smiles. Tonight: Sort through your choices.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••• Dive into work knowing which way to go and why you are heading in that chosen direction. Evaluate an existing situation with an eye to new potential and possibilities. Tonight: Make sure you get some exercise.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) •••• Check out a situation with a little more care. You might not know what you want to accomplish. You might decide it is time to back out quickly and with ease. Tonight: Make it light and easy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) ••••• Remain confident when dealing with others. Revise your opinions, especially involving a child or loved one. Tonight: At home.