ARIES: Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, others are wondering if you are up to the challenge of doing something different and out of your comfort zone. This seems like just your style this week.

TAURUS: Apr 21/May 21

Taurus, butting heads in a conflict is easy, but it’s not so easy to let things slide like water off a duck’s back. You will earn greater respect for being nonconfrontational.

GEMINI: May 22/Jun 21

Gemini, work on rebuilding a relationship that may once have taken a backseat to more pressing matters. You never know when you need to call in a favor.

CANCER: Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, your stubbornness appears once you set your mind to something and get to the task at hand. This can have its pros and cons, especially at work.

LEO: Jul 23/Aug 23

Leo, you have exerted all your energy and now you’re looking to lessen the workload. Now could be the time to delegate some of your responsibilities to others.

VIRGO: Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, accepting help is not a weakness. While you may want to be an independent person, accept the help others have generously offered.

LIBRA: Sept 23/Oct 23

Libra, sometimes you want to play the role of the savior. While your efforts are generous, not everyone will accept your advice or your gestures.

SCORPIO: Oct 24/Nov 22

Pick your battles, Scorpio, because not everything will necessarily go your way. There is no point in creating extra stress and grief for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, relax and open up to the ones you love. You may be surprised just how fulfilling and liberating this can feel, especially when you do it frequently.

CAPRICORN: Dec 22/Jan 20

Capricorn, lean on friends and family when a difficult situation presents itself. Not everything has to be a secret this week; you can use some support.

AQUARIUS: Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, expect to see everything in black and white in the days ahead. This is alright, just avoid taking this perspective to the extreme. Sometimes you have to have faith.

PISCES: Feb 19/Mar 20

Pisces, things are changing all around you and you’ll get left behind if you don’t make some attempts to catch up.

Famous birthdays

April 8: Julian Lennon, songwriter, 49; April 9: Kristen Stewart, actress, 22; April 10: Mandy Moore, singer, 28; April 11: Joss Stone, singer, 25; April 12: Claire Danes, actress, 33; April 13: Rick Schroder, actor, 42; April 14: Adrien Brody, actor, 39.