Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 18, 2011: This year, you might act, only to wonder later if there was a more effective path. Consider taming your innate enthusiasm. Taking your time to act on key decisions can only help, but it will demand unusual self-discipline. If single, you want what you want. If attached, realize the impact of your unusual strength this year. Scorpio understands you better than you might like!

A child born today, April 18, 2011, is a Sun in Aries with a Moon in Scorpio.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Don’t be surprised if you are tired. You have pushed and fought for certain key elements. Others play devil’s advocate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • Understand the role of timing. Though you might be pushed to make a presentation or express your thoughts on an important matter, irritation keeps mounting within.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • Maintain a more solid and direct pace. Others will not cave in to your ideas without some convincing. Honor someone’s suggestion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • Tap into your imagination if you are feeling frustrated or exhausted. Your ability to move through your emotions will help you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • Distraction occurs if you are having a disagreement. Do be careful. Laugh and relax when dealing with a frustrating person. Understand where he or she is coming from.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • You might see a problem arise financially. See someone as realistically as possible. Make it OK not to agree.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Try not to use negativity to restrict others. You might be making a judgment that is not valid for other people, though it could be for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • You’ll strengthen your position through leadership, charisma and communication. You wonder how anyone can say no to you. Maintain a sense of humor. Take criticism with a grain of salt.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Do stop and look to see if this fatigue could be taking its toll on you. You might need to take steps to recycle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Zero in on what you need, and ask for support. Listen and see where a boss or respected leader is coming from. Rethink your position.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • Others make demands, and you need to make a statement about what you think. Many people look to you for leadership. Expand your intellectual perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • Push to gain a different perspective. Don’t get locked in a struggle of wills that could be unusually difficult Find a new route.