HOROSCOPE
JACQUELINE BIGAR

FORECAST FOR SUNDAY, May 4, 2008

ARIES (March 21-April 19) H You might wake up on the wrong side of the bed. If that is the case, quickly find a mood changer. If you are one for brunch, go out and meet friends. Relax and listen to someone else's problems. You will realize yours aren't that big! Tonight: Be generous not only with spending but also with your emotions. This Week: Choose your words with care, as you easily could regret what you say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Friends might not be happy or up to snuff. If you can pitch in or make a difference, do so. Use your ability to help others smile. Don't forget an important loved one who also might need some time. Tonight: Beam in what you want. This Week: A money decision or resolution could carry you a long way. Discuss financial options.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Use today just for you. You might need some long-overdue downtime. You could find yourself beaming from ear to ear after a nap or two. This change of pace could revive you enormously. Tonight: Catch up on mail, call friends and/or curl up with a book. This Week: A personal decision is likely to stick!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) You easily might wonder how much is too much. You might try an experiment and do exactly as you wish to see the end results. You could be quite surprised. A serious talk cannot be avoided, but it draws clearer boundaries. Tonight: Just don't be alone! This Week: Think on Monday and Tuesday; leap into action midweek.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) If you wake up with a great idea, try it out. You have been working on this idea in your dreams. Trust and act on what you feel is right. A respected individual gives you a lot of important feedback. Tonight: Fulfill another's dream. This Week: Make a resolution Monday if you really want to keep it. You will like the end results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You could be unduly serious or difficult. Someone might not know how to react. You might need to detach from the heaviness and express just how much you are feeling the weight of your responsibilities. Tonight: Where live music will be played. This Week: Understand a responsibility, and you will experience success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) A partner is only too happy to step forward and accept the lead. Whether you agree with this person is another story, but let him or her do his or her thing. You might be surprised by the end results. Just loosen up. Tonight: You like the moment. This Week: Walk in another's shoes and become much closer to others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You could be jolted by news or a dream. As a result, you might choose to take a slightly quieter perspective. This attitude works well. Someone who often puts a smile on your face lets you know that he or she cares. Tonight: Join family or friends. This Week: An associate or partner makes an important swing. Stay in sync with this person's thoughts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Invite others for a hike or a group sport. Everyone lets off steam and will feel much better. Indulge your friends, whether you opt for a spontaneous pizza or a barbecue. Let the good times roll. Tonight: If possible, get a good night's sleep. This Week: Listen well to a partner -- if you care. This person knows what he or she thinks and wants.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your imagination doesn't hesitate to fill in the gaps. When all's said and done, you'll have a great time wherever you are. Others naturally gravitate toward you. A child or loved one takes precedence. If you are single, romance could be knocking on your door. Tonight: Forget tomorrow; live for now. This Week: A change of pattern works well for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Happiness surrounds the home front. You might want to revise your thinking about a friend, roommate or loved one. A discussion could be more serious than you thought. Be open and share openly. Tonight: Happy at home. This Week: An emotional decision clicks. Go with it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) You tend to tell it like it is. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is happening. Slow down. Someone might be critical and affecting your thinking. What you discover could be quite different from what you originally thought. Tonight: Chat up a storm. This Week: Decide to make a long-overdue change on the personal front.