HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, April 18, 2016:This year you might feel undue pressure from the outside world. Changes are afoot, which means that you will need to adapt in your role at work or in the community. Your ability to grow past preconceived ideas marks these changes. If you are single, you easily could meet someone who is grounded but quite different from you. You will want to get to know this person better. If you are attached, the two of you open up to new possibilities; however, it appears that one of you seems to drag his or her feet. Sometimes it will be you; sometimes it will be your significant other. Take up an interest you both have and develop it together. VIRGO often points out details you might have missed.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Dealing with an authority figure could prove important in the outcome of a situation involving others. Though you see the issue clearly, it could take a while for it to process. Perhaps a change in how you approach this might help. Tonight: Reach out to someone at a distance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your ingenuity helps pull a difficult situation into the realm of plausibility. Read between the lines with what you are hearing. If you fear that there is more to this situation than meets the eye, you probably are right. Be generous with a partner. Tonight: Take time with a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stay centred, even if you think a powder keg has hit a financial situation that involves you and someone else. Resolving this could involve a negotiation or perhaps a change to the other party’s attitude. Know that you have not heard the end of this. Tonight: In the limelight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You might be at your wits’ end as you attempt to deal with a volatile associate. You always go out of your way for this person, and could have a hard time understanding what is happening. Don’t discount this person; let him or her calm down. Tonight: Return calls.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): You can get fussy about finances, and then shortly thereafter become extravagant. You might decide to add more variety or excitement to your daily life. You could be hearing a lot of gossip from a boss or colleague. Tonight: Let someone know what you expect from him or her.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Your high energy could be a benefit to others as they juggle different facets of their lives. You seem to have enough time on your hands to pitch in and lighten everyone’s load. A room-mate or loved one seems to want more of your time. Tonight: As you like it.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Others listen carefully to what you have to say. You’ll see what they might have missed once they give you feedback. Explain your logic. Assure them that you have weighed the pros and cons. A family member is full of energy. Tonight: You might need a break from all the talk.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): You can head in a certain direction, but others’ resistance could become even stronger as a result. You might not want to invest too much emotionally, intellectually or financially in someone else’s idea until you have more give and take. Tonight: Where your friends are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Consider taking the lead. Don’t lose sight of others’ roles or of any financial implications. Several conversations could be distracting, yet some will have ideas worth listening to. Recently, you have become more level-headed in tense situations. Tonight: Do not make plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Reach out to someone whom you care a lot about. You will want to do some research about an important matter. Stay mum about the issue you are checking out until you have a firm answer or decision ready. Tonight: You need some downtime. Get some R and R.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): You might not appreciate someone else’s input or say over an important matter. Your immediate reaction might not be pleasant and could have implications. Listen to a friend who seems to understand how to handle this person better than you do. Tonight: Play it easy.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Others seem to be off. Know that they could be receiving unusual pressure from someone who has clout. Perhaps no response for now would be appropriate, as it will demonstrate dissatisfaction without having to use words. Tonight: Say “Yes” to a dear friend’s request.

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