HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2008

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Avoid a collision with someone in charge. You also might want to toss out any annoyances. You want to start your weekend. Make it OK to feel your Wheaties, but also to pretend, at least for a day, that you are a diplomat. Tonight: Lead the weekend parade.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) A radical shift in plans and/or new information might force you to rethink your path. Discuss options, especially if your funds are involved. You might need to say enough. A child or loved one expresses some moodiness. Tonight: Use your sixth sense.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) A change on the home front or within your personal circle might force some heavy thinking. You could develop a greater sense of direction because of friends. Meetings also feed you important information. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Take a stand if you need to. Ask more questions, and stay on top of your game. Pressure builds, forcing your hand in an unprecedented manner. Communication could be touchy. Use care with problematic situations. Words said and actions taken might be impossible to undo. Tonight: Out late.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Let your creativity flow and allow for greater give-and-take. Put limits on financial liability in a key situation. Don't even try to imagine the demands and problems that could surround a personal matter. Tonight: Take off ASAP.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Events today could be more important than you would like to think. Feel and share more, but also be sensitive to another's plight. Someone's issues could easily flow into yours. Stay tight with finances. Tonight: Quiet talk with a loved one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You might be feeling out of kilter. Think in terms of variables. With your ingenuity, you can find unusual solutions to what many see as close to impossible. Communication will flourish if you stay open. Tonight: Sort through invitations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A change of pace could be more significant than you realize. A friend could veer in a new direction. Note where you are not comfortable. News from or about a friend could turn up in the next few days. Tonight: Wind down with a co-worker.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your imagination could be stirred by a change of plans or by a boss. Don't allow yourself to be a pawn. Remember, even you have limits. Call it an early day if possible. Tonight: A must appearance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your perspective could change radically when you least expect it. Understand that you have had enough of someone pressuring you. If you have the option of calling it an early day, do just that. Tonight: In the whirlwind of life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You might want to make a difference, but a key relationship could suddenly have you rethinking. Until you get a particular issue resolved, you won't be able to forge ahead. Keep communication flowing. Tonight: Hang out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Be sensitive to costs. Damage done right now could trigger many more problems than you realize. Understanding will take you in a new direction if you are willing. A partner or friend could be out of sorts. Tonight: Buy a coveted item on the way home.