HOROSCOPE

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Choose not to dominate, and just make suggestions. You could be delighted by morning talks. An intense discussion cannot be avoided this afternoon. Others demand that you step up to the plate. Tonight: Dinner with a favorite person.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Dive into work quickly and effectively. You might need to revamp your ideas because of what others are willing to accept. Listen to news that heads in your direction. Try to absorb questions, but also detach from your goals. Tonight: Think about what is not being said.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) Your playfulness emerges and allows you to move in a new direction. Though you make light of a situation, try to look at the implications of it. A discussion with a partner might not be inevitable. Tonight: Get some exercise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) Basics do count. You are coming from a new point of view and opening up to different possibilities. Others come forward and share much more than in the past. Ideas seem to pop in the afternoon while off by yourself or brainstorming. Tonight: Dive into an early weekend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Discussions occur, even when you are trying to complete a project. Can you balance the two? The likelihood is that you can, though you might need more quiet time in the evening. Your hands are full, and you have a lot to deal with. Tonight: Happily heading home.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Deal with money matters head-on. Your ability to get past a situation is highlighted. Much bubbles forth out of the blue in the p.m. You could be stunned by what you hear. Listen to news that heads in your direction. Tonight: Hang out with friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Get as much done as you can in the early hours. Your charisma and willingness to risk merge in an interesting way. Listen to news with an eye to structuring a successful financial situation. Security continues to remain a prime concern. Tonight: Mosey on home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Schedule important plans for the afternoon, when you seem more able and resilient. You enter a phase in which you increase your energy and possibilities. Yes, an associate or partner could be slightly out of kilter. Tonight: Beam in what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Where the action is is where you want to be. You could be taken aback by news that heads in your direction this morning. This afternoon, rather than acting, you might want to think. Trust that there is a different path. Tonight: Get some extra R and R.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Visibility comes with ease. Others come to you for help and direction. Take the lead in a meeting or with planning a happening. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is heading your way. Know when to say "enough." Tonight: Get together with friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Take an overview. Use your intellect to detach and perhaps see what path you might have eliminated by not looking. Take a strong action once you have ascertained the alternatives. Your instincts serve you well with a boss. Tonight: Be available.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Don't act until you are sure of yourself and know what you are doing. A partner makes a strong decision or takes a powerful stand. Detach later on and see what you feel is best for you. Understanding evolves. Tonight: Relax to a good game of Scrabble or some music.