Born today, you have been endowed with a great many talents, the imagination you need to see what lies ahead for you, and the tenacity required to see your visions come to life -- often after tremendous effort and more than a few failures. You never fear adversity, but rather embrace it as a source of inspiration and learning; when you are pitted against something that you fear may get the better of you, you simply buckle down and get to work learning all you need to learn to avoid falling prey to the danger.
When things are going your way, you are one of the most affable and generous individuals born under your sign -- or any sign, for that matter. When the going gets tough, however, you can be quite irascible, and those who don’t know you well may choose to abandon a partnership with you as a result.
Also born on this date are: Jackie Chan, actor, martial artist and stuntman; Russell Crowe, actor; Ravi Shankar, musician; James Garner, actor; Billie Holiday, singer; Francis Ford Coppola, filmmaker; Wayne Rogers, actor.
To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to shine for long today, but you should do so very brightly. No one is likely to balk when you take your turn.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It will be important for you to send someone best wishes before things really start to heat up, for then you’ll only have time for yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others may not fully understand what’s at stake for you today, but that’s neither here nor there. All will be well as long as you do!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your confidence is catching today, and others are sure to benefit from being around you when you are doing what you know how to do best.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You’re more interested in how things affect you today than in how others fare, but there are times when generosity of thought will be rewarded.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An outburst must be avoided today, especially if you are faced with a situation that doesn’t allow you the time to think things through.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more information you share openly with another today, the more you’re likely to benefit from even the most minute changes and developments.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others are sure to rub you the wrong way at times, but you needn’t let this affect your progress. The more you can laugh off, the better.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Focus on money matters today -- especially where expenditures are concerned. You must control what goes out with great care.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You’ll know when your moment finally arrives today, and when it comes you’ll be ready to do something that wins you more than mere praise.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Environmental influences may affect you more profoundly today than expected, and you should be able to get a great deal done ahead of schedule.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you’re unable to do something the way you’ve planned, consider postponing rather than making changes that can do little actual good.