Born today, you have strong and driving ambitions, the kind that other people may consider overweening, and yet, you combine them with the ability to hang on even when the going gets tough -- so it is, in fact, quite likely that you will reach even your more far-fetched goals eventually. You don't have to do anything quickly; you are perfectly satisfied with any kind of forward motion that you can measure and record, and you believe firmly that, in most cases, the tortoise can and will beat the hare to the finish line. You have a colorful personality, but you're not the kind that has to be right all the time -- and in fact, you often rely on others to set you straight when you go astray. You are at home in the spotlight, but you can also do quite well behind the scenes, supporting others.
If a new relationship doesn't show promise, you may abandon it before you even have a full appreciation of what lies in store. This is unfortunate, for you do not always give the best first impression, nor are you very good at sizing up people quickly. This means, then, that you should take your time in assessing any new association or interaction.
Also born on this date are: Susan Boyle, singer; Debbie Reynolds, actress; Rachel Maddow, TV host; Sergei Rachmaninoff, pianist; Ali MacGraw, actress; Gordon Jump, actor; Toshiro Mifune, 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 2
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A prophesy of sorts comes true today -- if you want it to. All you have to do is take control of a situation that others have overlooked.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have to listen to everything that others say today -- especially if it doesn't pertain directly to what you are doing. Ignore all rumors!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take a look back at where you started, and you'll realize just how far you've traveled since you were at that point. You still have far to go.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be trying to tackle too much all at once today. Concentrate on what you know can be completed in one session; don't split your focus.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to get feedback, but you must prepare yourself for a few surprises. Once you receive it, you'll have work to do -- and quickly, too.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you have to offer is of great value to many -- but you may come up against someone immune to your charms and resistant to your ideas.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to remember things accurately today, as what happens is going to have to be recounted in many settings. Write things down!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be at your wits' end when it comes to teaching someone under your care a certain key lesson -- but today you enjoy a breakthrough.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Keep clear of those who would run roughshod over everyone and leave devastation in their wake. That's not for you today -- or ever!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Negotiation can lead to agreement today, surely -- and there's no weakness in coming to some kind of consensus about a tricky shared issue.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Interpretation is the key to a productive day. Take care that you aren't so quick to assess what happens that you miss certain important clues.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Experimentation can lead to discovery today -- and discovery is the name of the game. Something you've long suspected is revealed to be true.