Born today, you are ruled almost entirely by your emotions, though this doesn't mean that you are short on intellect. Indeed, you are far above average when it comes to your mental prowess -- but your heart is the boss when it comes to making the most important decisions in your life. When you try to let your mind rise to ascendancy, you never feel right about it, and inevitably you will do that which is more emotionally satisfying. Others may criticize you for the way you live, but you cannot be anyone but yourself -- for good or ill. You go through alternating periods of heightened activity and stasis, and though you love hard work and staying active, you are perhaps at your best when you are allowed to follow a more laid-back approach to life.
When you do apply your mind to a problem, you can solve it quickly; it's a pity, to some, that you don't do so more often. Perhaps the greatest puzzles in your life will result from your personal relationships; even with your instincts and your intellect, you cannot seem to get a handle on love the way you would like to.
Also born on this date are: Robert Downey Jr., actor; Heath Ledger, actor; Maya Angelou, poet; Anthony Perkins, actor; Muddy Waters, musician; Craig T. Nelson, actor; Nancy McKeon, actor; Christine Lahti, actress; Barry Pepper, 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.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to second-guess someone who isn't giving you enough information to go on. Get someone to fill in the blanks!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to shake a rival who has been gaining on you for quite some time. Today, you have the chance to try a new strategy.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are not willing to do what someone else tells you to do until you have had a chance to explore other options. That will take time.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can avoid old mistakes even as you risk making new ones. It's important for you to package and market your efforts the right way.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are prone to fatigue today, but mustn't let that keep you from doing what you know must be done. Pace yourself; do things one at a time.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to be far more feisty today than usual, and even your closest friends may be wondering what's gotten into you. It's a secret!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are getting closer to the finish line, but someone is likely to step out in front of you and challenge you as you come down to the wire.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have cause to question the "legality" of what someone else is doing to compete with you indirectly. You don't have time for this!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Silence may be golden, but won't serve your purposes today. You'll want to take advantage of every opportunity to speak your mind.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You never know what can happen when you combine your needs and desires -- but today you can wind up with something that suits you quite well!
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to stop mid-stride today and wait for someone to get out of your way. You can use the interruption to your advantage.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself playing a major role in another's personal affairs today, whether you want to or not. You can contribute much.