Horoscopes

Nancy Black and Stephanie Clement Tribune Media Services
Today’s birthday (5/26/10). Driven by internal fires this year, you often seem inscrutable. If you want people to understand your motivations, you’ll have to express yourself out loud. Don’t depend on others to decipher your innermost desires. Shape your words thoughtfully.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is a 7 — You face more than one challenge today. Personal and social activities interfere with each other. This friction could cause stress, so remember to breathe deeply.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 6 — Do your stretching exercises early to prepare for the stress that comes with getting everyone on the same track. Actions serve you better than words.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) — Today is a 6 — Tensions run high because the instructions left behind make no sense and there’s nobody to ask. Chip away at the bits you understand. Get more data later.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) — Today is a 6 — The indirect approach to any task gets you farther than any amount of direct force. You don’t have to lie; just soften the ad copy to address objections.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 5 — Associates are on edge, and you wonder why. To understand their concerns, dig deep beneath the surface. Ask questions to get people talking.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 5 — Get your nose back to the grindstone today. Multiple problems challenge your imagination. Tackle them with enthusiasm and determination.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 6 — Set aside pet projects to help others with challenging issues that arise throughout the day. Stress could interfere with clear thinking.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5 — Never underestimate the power of imagination. What looks like multiple obstacles can turn into great fun quicker than you’d guess. Go for it!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 5 — On one hand, your partner wants fresh ideas. On the other, you must handle the practical details. Balancing this stresses your internal gyroscope, yet you get results.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 6 — You’re firing on all thrusters as you take off for the unknown. Include extra data in your bag, as you may need it to resolve a problem.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 6 — Stress catches up with you. Early in the day you perceive obstacles everywhere. Later, you realize that some of them worked out on their own. Remember to breathe.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 6 — Keep your thoughts to yourself as you struggle to understand challenging instructions. Ask questions once you’ve considered the entire process.