Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 22, 2010: This year, express your anger in an appropriate manner. You could be overwhelmed by events in your personal life. Confusion often surrounds interactions. Bone up on those skills. If single, you will experience the possibility of a meaningful relationship through a friendship. If attached, the two of you enjoy socializing. Leo can be testy.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) •••• A misunderstanding could threaten chaos to the best-laid plans. When facing a setback, get back on your feet and find another path to the same point.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) •••• The Bull likes to do everything well. When on new turf, you might make a slip or two. Know that you are normal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ••••• Keep conversations moving. You might not be comfortable with everything you hear, but make that OK. Be willing to understand another person’s distress.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) •••• Be sensitive to your needs. You go to extremes, either being very self-indulgent or very stoic. Try to stay on middle ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ••••• You might feel out of sorts as you see situations developing, but you might not be sure of your role in the problem. It is there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ••• You could be angrier than you acknowledge. What occurs could be the result of suppressed anger. Find out what is really ailing you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) •••• A friend keeps hammering for the same thing over and over. If what this person suggests is feasible, why not go for it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) •• No one can be more stubborn than Ms. or Mr. Scorpio. Your creativity seems to be on the downswing, probably because you are not dealing with some strong feelings, and are holding them back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ••••• If you can keep your perspective, nothing too challenging will come in your direction. Many people seem to be acting out of character, causing feelings to arise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ••••• A partner feels that you need to follow his or her pre-scripted game plan. How you reject this person’s ideas and the level of diplomacy you use define the outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ••••• Defer to those around you. Rather than being criticized or being critical, just know that the issue in question is out of your hands. “What a relief” might be the response.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) •••• Tackle your work or must-do list. You will feel best if you don’t sit on your duff. In fact, it could be amazing what you are capable of accomplishing if you just do.