Horoscope

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, May 2, 2013: This year a sense of great understanding emanates from you. Many people find this energy to be magnetic. Your career and commitments take top priority, so start working on your wish list. If single, you meet people easily. Someone could emerge who might become very special to you. If attached, make sure that your close bond remains a high priority in your life. Go out on an old-fashioned date once in a while. Aquarius is as stubborn as you are, but he or she is more experimental. A baby born today has a sun in Taurus and a moon in Aquarius.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) • • • • Bypass a power play, and you will have a close-to-perfect day. Others seem to want your attention, and they might resort to some odd behavior.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) • • • • If you think that others demand a lot, you are 100 percent correct. If you would like to go in a different direction, do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) • • • • Keep reaching out to someone at a distance. You understand much more about a situation than you realize.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) • • • A partner makes the first move. Respond accordingly. Recognize that you might be oversensitive, and understand that this person might have strong feelings, too.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) • • • • You could be irritated by an older relative or a friend. A boss might be out of sorts as well. Be willing to change plans and free yourself up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) • • • You could feel a bit out of sorts, as your mind repeats a situation over and over again. A partner might act up or do the unexpected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) • • • • • You might be a lot more involved in a creative endeavor than you thought possible. Look at the big picture in order to grasp the details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) • • • Check out a new possibility with care, especially if it involves a real-estate matter or an investment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) • • • • You could be overwhelmed by a certain situation. As a result, you might insist that the matter be handled as you’d like.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) • • • • Deal with your finances and investments, as they are your strong suit. You also might want to revise your stance on a serious matter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) • • • • You could lose your temper with a family member, or vice versa. Take your time when making a decision.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) • • • • You might want to evaluate a decision involving a personal matter. Be skeptical of someone new you meet, especially if you decide to get to know this person.