For week of May 6

ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, although you may have your mind set on one outcome, it might be good to expect the unexpected this week. Keep your eyes and ears open.

TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21

Think of this week as the opportunity to rest and recharge, Taurus. Schedule a family movie night or lounge in the yard instead of packing your schedule.

GEMINI: May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, you have been thinking about getting into something creative, and your plans just may come to fruition soon. You just have to finalize some of the details.

CANCER: Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, keeping secrets doesn’t often turn out well because sooner or later those secrets are revealed. Honesty usually is the best way to go in most situations.

LEO: Jul 23/Aug 23

Beating the doldrums could involve some creative thinking, Leo. If you’re fresh out of ideas, you can ask someone you are close to for some suggestions.

VIRGO: Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, you are on the road to recovery from an issue that’s been bothersome. This recovery is long overdue, but you will be stronger for having gone through these trials.

LIBRA: Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, it’s good to go with the flow, but speak up for yourself from time to time, especially when something is important to you. Your opinions count, too.

SCORPIO: Oct 24/Nov 22

Sometimes there is no shortcut to success, Scorpio. You just have to trudge through and hope that all the effort will be worth it in the long run.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, someone is worried about you and this week you will recognize their concerns. Maybe the worry is because you have been out of touch for so long.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, when a new career path is presented to you, it may be difficult to decide whether you should make a move. Go with your gut and trust your instincts.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21/Feb 18

Those close to you are finding your more accommodating nature very appealing, Aquarius. This new attitude is bound to paint you in a new light.

PISCES: Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, you have a huge support system in the way of family and friends. Expect them to rally behind you when needed.

Famous birthdays

May 6: Bob Seeger, singer, 67; May 7: Taylor Abrahamse, actor, 21; May 8: Melissa Gilbert, actress, 48; May 9: Rosario Dawson, actress, 33; May 10: Kenan Thompson, comic, 34; May 11: Corey Monteith, actor, 30; May 12: Kim Fields, actress, 43.