For Monday, April 8:

This year you will express yourself in an assertive and clear manner, and you’ll see excellent results. Still, you might become reclusive for short periods of time. If you are single, you could attract someone quite different. If you are attached, be on guard.

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)

•••• By midafternoon, you simply can’t be stopped. A change of pace often energizes you. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••• Use the morning for a meeting or getting an important errand done. Once that matter is handled, you’ll feel more relaxed and perhaps like a different person. Tonight: If you need some time to yourself, just say so.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

•••• Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is falling into your lap. Tonight: Chat with a friend.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Are you feeling burdened by everything you have to handle? Detach first, and then take a look at a different way of handling this overload of responsibilities. Tonight: Up late.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Spend the morning dealing with a situation that keeps getting postponed. By midafternoon, you could feel as if your spirit is free. Tonight: Go for the moment.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••• You might be tired of not having a stronger influence in a conversation. Decide how to proceed in regard to enlarging your role in your present situation. Tonight: Dinner for two.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

•••• Get as much done as possible by midafternoon. You will have an important discussion with a loved one or an associate. Tonight: Follow someone else’s suggestion.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

•••• Tap into your creativity in the morning. One idea builds from another, and so on. Tonight: Put your feet up and relax.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

•••• You could be trying too hard to be reasonable, which prevents others from experiencing the excitement of your spontaneity. Being more authentic could move a situation along faster. Tonight: Keep it light.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

••••• Ask your follow-up questions. You will come out ahead of a situation and be fully aware of what needs to happen. Tonight: Head home early, if possible.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••• A quick look at your finances tells you what the problem might be. Discuss the issue with someone in the know. Tonight: Join a friend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

•••• You are in your element in the morning. Others respond to your requests. Tonight: Do some shopping on the way home.