What do the stars have in store for you today?
Astrologist Jacqueline Bigar offers her daily horoscopes and, for those who are celebrating a birthday today, her predictions for the year ahead.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: For Monday, June 2, 2014: This year you say what you feel in a direct yet charming way. You oftften discover that life has a surprise for you waiting just around the corner. When you’re upset, you tend to withdraw. Communication is one of your strengths. Remember to be sensitive with your tone of voice, as your words could carry a lot of anger in the way they are expressed. If you are single, someone you meet from mid-July on could be signifificant in your daily life. You will meet this person in your daily travels. If you are attached, you are more direct about your feelings. You might opt to take a couples’ class with your signifificant other. By next year at this time, you will be much closer to your sweetie. LEO can be proud, and he or she always demands to be on center stage.
ARIES (March21-April19):
★★★★★ Your creativity surges and adds an interesting touch to whatever you do. A partner has been on the warpath the past few months, so choose your words with care. Buy a token of affection for this person. Tonight: Act as if you don’t have a care in the world.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
★★★ Do not push someone too far, as you could get an unusually strong reaction. Maintaining an even pace will be difficult. Investing in your home will be an even better idea than you originally might have thought. Refuse to get cornered in an argument. Tonight: Happily head home.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
★★★★ Count on your intuition to take the lead should you become insecure when dealing with one of the many people you count on. Just listen to your inner voice, and you will be fine. A child or loved one will express caring toward you. Tonight: Hang with a friend or two.
CANCER (June21-July 22):
★★★★Stayon top of your finances. A mistake made right now could be rather costly. You also might need to get several estimates before doing some work on your home. Don’t just assume that the cheapest way is to do it yourself. Tonight: Stay close to home.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):
★★★★★ You’ll feel empowered and ready to tackle any task that might appear. A situation with a boss could demand extra time and attention. This person likes to demonstrate how much power he or she has. Don’t take this personally. Handle what you must. Tonight: Be in the limelight.
VIRGO (Aug.23-Sept.22):
★★★★You might want to see a situation in a new light. First, determine how much your innate prejudices could be affecting your perspective. Use care with spending, as you might be inclined to go to extremes financially as you process an emotional matter. Tonight: A must appearance.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):
★★★★ You’ll want to get through a problem quickly. Be careful as to how assertive you are. Your actions could make someone more defensive than need be. Be gentle with handling an important emotional tie. The unexpected could occur with a partner. Tonight: Find your friends.
SCORPIO (Oct.23-Nov.21): ★★★★ Approach forth coming news with an eye toward making the right decision, and others will follow your lead. A partner might share some deep insight into what is going on. Have a long- overdue discussion. Someone might be quite controlling. Tonight: Out late.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
★★★★ You might want to look at a situation that surrounds a potential trip. You have a unique way of handling pressure, and you will use this skill in a meeting. Be more forthright in how you deal with a problem. Tonight: Try something new.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
★★★★ You could be worn out by a sequence of events that emerge from out of the blue. Know when to push back and say “enough.” A partner will fifill in for you, should you request it. A child or new friend could become quite controlling. Detach some. Tonight: Let the good times roll.
AQUARIUS (Jan.20-Feb.18):
★★★★ You could be taking on too much, even for you. Allow greater give-and-take within a relationship. News from a distance will be exhilarating, but think before rushing into action. You might be looking at some long-term ramififications. Tonight: Sort through invitations.
PISCES (Feb.19-March20):
★★★ Dive into work, and get as much done as possible. Everyone has his or her limits, and you are no difffferent. Someone might want to be a more active leader and have more control. How do you feel about the situation? What works best for you? Tonight: Relax at home. BORNTODAY: Former U.S. fifirst lady Martha Washington (1731), philosopher Cornel West (1953), novelist Thomas Hardy (1840)