> STARS:

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Be cautious about your financial impulses today because your information could be incorrect or misleading. Plus, you are inclined to extravagance today.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Today you can sense the energy in the people around you. Because you can pick up the vibes of any situation that you’re in, you should trust your instincts.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

If you spend time alone today, it might feel special in a magical way. You feel tuned in to your spiritual side today, which feels restful and peaceful.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Today it will be rewarding to work for a charitable organization that benefits others. This is because you have sympathy for those who are less fortunate. You want to help.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22)

Choose another day if you want to ask for help from someone in authority. However, if you are making this appeal on behalf of someone else, it might work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)

You will enjoy the creative works of others because your appreciation of beauty is strong today. You might idolize someone from another culture, someone “different.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)

You are in the right frame of mind to fundraise or encourage others to help someone in need. You can make people listen to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)

A conversation with someone close to you will go well today because you are aware of their needs and are willing to help them out. People will sense that you actually care.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)

If a co-worker comes to you with a problem today, you will be sympathetic and willing to listen.

You might even encourage others to help this person.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)

Today you are sympathetic to the needs of children and younger people, which is why you will do what you can to help someone. You might see how to raise money for a good cause.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)

This is a good day to speak about concerns you have with a family member, especially a parent. Because people feel sympathetic to each other today, they are willing to help each other.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20)

Daydreams and the world of fantasy will fill your mind today. However, your ability to visualize and imagine things is excellent.

IF YOU WERE BORN TODAY

You are soft-natured; however, you are determined, steady and reliable. Even though you are ambitious, you are also playful and prankish. People appreciate that you are a loving, loyal friend. An interesting year awaits you because it will no doubt involve a major change. Think back nine years ago for a hint of what is to come.

BIRTHDATE OF

Armistead Maupin, author; Stevie Wonder, musician; Samantha Morton, actress.