For week of April 1

ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, sit down with a calculator and get a better handle on your finances, especially what you’re bringing into the house each month and what is going out.

TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21

It may be time to take a relationship to another level, Taurus. Look for inspiration from another couple you admire and enjoy the ride.

GEMINI: May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, with so much to do, you’re barely squeaking by this week. So avoid taking on any additional projects. Don’t dig yourself into a hole that you can’t get out of.

CANCER: Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, financial issues are certainly keeping you on your toes, although you are hoping for a respite. Go with the flow for now and find a better way to organize.

LEO: Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, don’t be surprised when others are amenable to your ideas. You give careful consideration to all your proposals, and it’s no wonder others are ready to follow your lead.

VIRGO: Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, if you haven’t felt the crunch of a deadline yet, you probably cannot avoid it this week. Tackle the work head-on and don’t allow yourself to procrastinate.

LIBRA: Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, there’s too much on your mind to focus on just one thing for the time being. This is a sign that you need to cut down on your stimuli — at least temporarily.

SCORPIO: Oct 24/Nov 22

Scorpio, expect others to turn to you for the next good idea or advice. It can be taxing being the reliable one, but it also an honor to be respected like this.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, when you want to get yourself heard, there is no point sugarcoating what you have to say. Most people appreciate honesty, even if it’s abrupt.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, some decisions you make may not be the right decisions. A wise person learns from his or her mistakes but also tries new things.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, remember that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Stop looking at what’s wrong where you are, and focus on what is right.

PISCES: Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, trust friends and family when they insist they have your best interest in mind. You can’t always look out for yourself.

Famous birthdays

April 1: Susan Boyle, activist, 51; April 2: Emmylou Harris, singer, 65; April 3: Jenny Garth, actress, 40; April 4: David Blane, magician, 39; April 5: Agnetha Faeltskog, ABBA singer, 62; April 6: Candace Cameron, actress, 36; April 7: Russell Crowe, actor, 48.