HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, May 14, 2016: This year you open up to new beginnings, and as a result you see life from a different perspective. You might walk on a more conventional side than many of your contemporaries, but this stance works for you. Romance and creativity remain high priorities. If you are single, you seem to be more open to forming a bond that inspires you. You are likely to meet someone very special. If you are attached, the two of you will make a deeper commitment to your shared life together. Plan on taking a vacation that delights both of you. VIRGO gets along with you well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You appear to have become more irritable than you have been in a while. Expressing your feelings certainly ranks high in importance for you. How you choose to express yourself and the tone of your words will determine the outcome of a tense situation. Tonight: Near good music.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A close loved one might be expressive and very sarcastic. Which would you prefer: a hot-headed person or a withdrawn personality? Your actions could determine which expression this person displays. Think carefully. Tonight: Try to tame the wild loved one in your life!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Reach out to someone you care about. A close associate could be adding fuel to a heated situation, which could add an explosive element to your day. Be careful with this person, as he or she really has little control. Stay level headed. Tonight: Protect what is important to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Your words have an impact on others. The way you feel could determine what is happening within your immediate circle. Your actions also tend to reflect your frustration and anger. A discussion might be in order when you have calmed down. Tonight: Express yourself clearly.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22) A loved one who gets easily angered cares about you far more than you might realise. This person’s self-discipline is not as high as yours. Avoid taking risks of any sort, as they are likely to backfire. Use today for some rigorous exercise or to get into a project. Tonight: As you like it.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22) You’ll perk up, but as a result of your renewed energy, you also could become far feistier. Understanding your limits is important. Expressing your boundaries and feelings could be instrumental in being more even-tempered. Tonight: Choose to go with the flow.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22) Tempers flare, making it nearly impossible to proceed. You also might not be in the mood to negotiate a peace treaty right now. You could be so tired of all the comments and snapping around you that you might not mind the hostilities for now. Tonight: Clear the air.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21) Be careful. If anyone has the capability to act out today and spend money in order to deal with any frustration and anger, it could be you. A friend might not understand what you are doing and inadvertently cheer you on. Weigh the pros and cons. Tonight: Where the gang is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21) All of us can be combustible at times; however, this particular moment seems to be your turn. You could switch from being quiet and withdrawn to being volatile and difficult. Assess how you can be most effective in alleviating this source of irritation. Tonight: In the limelight.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) Reach out to someone at a distance. This person could try to push you in his or her chosen direction. You will need to detach and take in the big picture. Recognise how angry you are on a deeper level. Start discussing what ails you. Tonight: Start sharing more of this moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Deal directly with confusion that could attack your finances. You don’t want to have a decision cost so much that you need to pull back. A friend could be very angry. Understand that it might not be as much about you as you think. Tonight: Have fun with a favourite person.

PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20) You can walk tall and strong, but don’t just assume that you are out of the line of fire. A parent, friend or boss could be combustible, to say the least. Do not put up a fight; instead, listen calmly. Know that there is truth in what this person is saying. Tonight: Out and about.

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