Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, April 21, 2010: Give yourself permission this year to say “no” more often. You will have a lot on your plate. News from a distance or an expert is helpful. If single, you could meet someone through your friends. Take your time getting to know this person. If attached, the two of you will bond even better if you focus on a goal together. Leo works well with you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• Don’t get upset if you can’t focus until later in the day. You have a lot on your mind. Your creativity kicks in midday, and you are energized mentally and physically.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) •••• Get anything off your chest that is bothering you this morning. The afternoon presents a great time for thought and quiet work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) •••• You have been grumbling a little too long about money or the budget. The planets invite you to give it up this afternoon. Make calls and get together with a key associate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) ••• Use the morning to the max. You’ll have a greater influence during this period, as the moon shines the spotlight on you. Enjoy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) •••• Let the morning blahs go. By the afternoon, your true spirit and energy come out. An uncomfortable encounter with an associate might not be as bad as you think.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) •••• Don’t hesitate to zero in on what you want this morning. A meeting could be important as far as gaining supporters and like minds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• You might be put on the spot by someone this morning. How you deal with this person could change in the p.m. A partner might be unknowingly pushing you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •••• Attempt to get an overview in the morning. Find people you respect who are willing to give you another perspective. A partner could interfere with plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• A partner finally moves in closer and shares with you what he or she wants. When the two of you are on the same page, you are close to unstoppable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) •••• Others continue to come forward and make requests. You have free will and choices. You can say “no.” Postpone an important conversation until the afternoon.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••• You can only do so much. If you have extra work dropped on you, know that you don’t need to pitch in. There is nothing wrong with saying that you can’t.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Your mind drifts, but as you are walking through an imaginary field of flowers, you also refresh your mind and come up with even better solutions. Use this type of relaxation to empower yourself.