HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, May 19, 2020: Energetic and just, you work hard this year to achieve your goals, which you do with superb mastery. Your eloquence inspires others. Finances are a challenge, and you must learn to trust a helper in this regard. If single, you have a desire to remain free, so it is difficult for your admiring suitors. If attached, you pour your love into the relationship and you both love to go adventuring together. ARIES can be as intense as you.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Today draws vivid dreams and insights. Your emotions and desires are strong. Maintain balance. You attract attention and can win support for a favorite project if you reach out to others. Associates will carry you forward with their warmth and enthusiasm. Tonight: Return calls first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your state of mind benefits from peace and quiet and simplicity today. A charitable gesture makes you happier within. Be a true friend; put the welfare of others first. You will examine and discuss new ideas. Useful information comes your way. Tonight: Early bedtime.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Human interest values such as friendship are worth more than business acumen today. People offer advice and assistance. There are surprises revolving around love. Use care in establishing a new relationship. If you sense aggression, back away. Tonight: Catch up on friends’ news.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): It is not the time to procrastinate; protect the reputation you have worked hard to establish. Resist the temptation to socialise or play jokes or games at work. Put business first. Peer pressure is strong. Avoid undesirables. Keep good company. Tonight: Listen to an elderly female relative.

LEO (July 23-Aug 22): There are marvellous social prospects with foreign-born or well-travelled friends. Be friendly. There can be meetings with kind and valuable people. Studies progress well. Enrol in seminars and classes. Writing and publishing are favoured. Tonight: Add more fun to the moment.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Today attracts you to subcultures and mysteries. Detective and occult or thriller themes in movies and books are engrossing. Accept your financial situation philosophically. It is essential that you enjoy what you have and not live beyond your means. Tonight: Use caution with charge cards.

LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Love attachments undergo a catharsis. You discover how to rise above jealousy or insecurity to bring a more transcendent and supportive quality to love. Today helps you express your feelings with special eloquence. Tonight: Speak your mind and accept the responses you get.

SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): You can treat an old illness or establish a more wholesome daily routine today. Pets are especially important; they provide a new level of comfort and companionship. You are expressive and especially sensitive. Tonight: People notice and respond to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Your social life is enlivened by invitations and visits via Zoom. You impress an admirer with a kind word. If you want to make gifts, try penning an original story or poem. An old love can be fondly remembered or even rejuvenated. Tonight: Relax.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Today sees you looking for ways to improve and protect your home. You can add new members to your extended family and have a deepening of insight into your childhood. A remodelling and redecorating plan is almost irresistible. Tonight: You may look critically at it.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Timely responses are appreciated by others. Reassuring words from you assure security and goodwill. Keep up with prior commitments at work to protect your credibility. You feel pulled in several different directions. Complete projects in progress before considering new directions. Tonight: Slow down.

PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): Patience and practicality are the keys to security today. Keep working and resist the temptation to overextend, gamble or take on a large debt load. Use discretion in acting on the advice or financial demands of others. Tonight: Check in on an elderly family member.

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