Horoscopes for April 23
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 36; Jaime King, 47; Jonathan Ruckman, 57; George Lopez, 65.
Happy Birthday: You’re heading in the right direction. Fine-tune your thoughts and start building the life you desire. Life is about choices, and sticking to a regimen that is directly linked to where you want to end up will help you stay on course and meet your desired results. Refuse to let your emotions or outside influences scatter your thoughts, causing uncertainty, when staying power and focus are your ticket to success. Your numbers are 3, 14, 21, 28, 33, 42, 45.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Be the bright light everyone wants to follow. Stand tall, speak with confidence and give back what you can to those looking for hope and justification. Stick to the truth; exaggerated rhetoric will cause confusion and mistrust. Be the real deal, and you’ll create a following that gives you the momentum you need to succeed. 2 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Don’t share too much, only enough to warrant interest, not takeover. Use your strengths, poise and courtesy, and let your charm and kind gestures captivate attention and encourage others to spread your message. A slow, methodical path forward will help you build a bright future on solid ground. Pursue exercise and a proper diet to look your best. 4 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Plan your actions strategically. Use your connections to get ahead. Play to win, and you’ll gain the respect and help from those who believe in you. Positive change is within reach; all you must do is promote who you are and what you can do. Initiate talks, meetings and a path that leads to a brighter future. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Keep situations in perspective. Refuse to let conflict prevail. Excess will rock the boat and force you to rethink your prerogative. Your best alternative is to work on yourself instead of complaining or criticizing others. Consider how you look and feel, and what you can change that will boost your ego and appreciation of yourself and others. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Investigate what’s available to you regarding updating your skills and addressing your goals, and take the necessary actions to point you in a profitable direction. Consider how you can improve your relationships with those you have an emotional connection to, and you will feel better about yourself and your choices moving forward. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Just do it. Stop procrastinating and do whatever it takes to reach your goals. Push for positive change, pay attention to detail and initiate what makes you happy and content with life, love and your journey forward. A social event, date or reconnecting with someone from your past will encourage new beginnings. Make love your objective. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Move forward with trepidation. You can’t force issues or change the dynamics of a situation without confronting the demons in the room. Choose to be articulate, empathetic and wise in handling situations that are explosive. Keeping the peace while getting things done on time will impress even your worst critic. Trust and believe in yourself. 2 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Broaden your horizons; expand your mind, your skills and your connections. Take time to engage in talks that can offer insight into something that can help you advance. Keep up with technology, and incorporate what’s available to you into your daily routine. Control your emotions when dealing with your personal or professional responsibilities, and focus on getting ahead. 5 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Home is your haven. Take good care of your environment. Refuse to overreact or overspend when dealing with issues that can influence your wealth, health or meaningful relationships. Preach harmony, compromise and compassion to those you deal with through your actions, words and kind gestures, and it will change the dynamics of your relationships. 5 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Take a back seat and observe. The more information you gather, the easier it is to reframe how to protect your prospects. Expect someone to mislead or distract you. Ask direct questions, and you’ll get valid insight into the truth and the possibilities. Don’t hesitate to sidestep whoever tries to get in your way. Romance is favored. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Take good care of yourself, your home and loved ones. Search for alternative ways to earn more. Be true to yourself, and stick to the facts when dealing with others. A positive change to your environment will boost your ego and encourage you to explore new relationships or friendships or reconnect with someone from your past. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Take pride in how you look, and engage in talks that help expand your social circle. An opportunity will surface if you talk to the right people or participate in something that intrigues or satisfies your soul. A chance to explore new people, places or pastimes will be a healthy experience that eases stress and encourages new beginnings. 5 stars
Birthday Baby: You are outspoken, timely and fashionable. You are helpful and direct.
1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.
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Andrews McMeel