HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, April 12, 2012: Accept changes in your immediate environment and make needed adjustments to a transforming status quo. If single, your desirability speaks to many people. If attached, your charisma adds many sparks to the relationship. Enjoy the heat. Capricorn acts like an authority. A baby born today has a sun in Aries and a moon in Capricorn.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Take charge and handle a personal matter. You can let this matter sit on the back burner, but the cost could be far higher than you anticipate. Your innate good will goes far.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • • You juggle many different interests, but you see a continuum in the various areas you are involved with.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • You might want to continue a discussion, especially if you see an opening. The other party will see you in a new light. For that reason, you might want to open up communication once more.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • • You finally can witness what you’ve sensed has been going on. A key associate or friend sees you in a different light.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • • Observe the interaction between you and a certain someone. Your instincts will take you to a new realm of thinking, and you’ll see your relationship differently.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • • Listen to your intuitive voice, even if it seems to plot a different path from the one you are on. Sometimes being uncomfortable works well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • Tension builds as you realize that you are not up to doing something you need to do. A close friend or associate nudges you to take the next step; be sure that you can deal with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • • • You say what you mean, and eventually that message gets through to someone. Sort through the heavy response, and decide what you want to do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • Your bank might have changed its policies; payments might be due a different day. Be aware of your options.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • • Take an opportunity to reveal your thoughts and explain the depth of what you are feeling. Let go of fear or resistance, as the response will be positive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • You might not reveal exactly what you are thinking because you could be trying to gauge what others are thinking as well. Do not form judgments until you have all the facts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • A meeting does not need to be awkward. Drop that expectation, and you might be delighted by what follows. Complete errands, and try to get as much done as you can.