A baby born today has a Sun in Aries and a Moon in Cancer.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Sunday, April 18, 2021:
Original, insistent and inventive, your approach to life is filled with constant activity. This year, you will be successful through sheer force of will. You reaffirm your confidence and will make an impression on those who matter. Financial rewards will provide security and allay doubts and fears. If single, don’t be afraid to make the first move. If attached, discover more activities you love doing together. VIRGO pampers you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

Get the ball rolling with plans for a family reunion. Arrange a Zoom call with relatives to brainstorm about the arrangements. You yearn to spend more time with people who know you like a book. Tonight: Prepare your weekly schedule.

This Week: Compromise on an important decision.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

Take your time reading the Sunday paper and watching news shows. Go for a walk on a path you don’t usually follow. Chat with neighbors with whom you have more in common than you think. Tonight: Yoga and relaxation exercises.

This Week: Money matters require your attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

You made a professional breakthrough for which you didn’t receive credit. Reward yourself. Buy something a bit indulgent for yourself that is not too pricey. Ask a friend for suggestions and shop online together. Tonight: Continue a serious conversation.

This Week: Someone you love surprises you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

Use your winning smile to get the attention of someone you admire. Stand by a decision you made even if it goes against what others think. Turn on the charm, and others will see things your way. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

This Week: Balance personal and professional activities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your vibrant personality often belies your need for peace and quietude. Claim a bit of time today to meditate or ponder a problem that’s been playing out in your mind. An old memory brings a smile. Tonight: Listen to old stories.

This Week: Children give you sage advice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Your desire to make the world a better place will guide you today. When you think about what is best for everyone involved, you perform a noble service to your community. A friendship arises from common goals. Tonight: Pass on information.

This Week: Keep your feet on the ground.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Enthusiasm for your work could cause you to lose track of time. Family and friends will alert you when you need to come up for air. Delegate responsibilities and you’ll get things accomplished and smell the roses. Tonight: Talk things over.

This Week: Satisfy your restless urges.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Use all your brain power today. Try your best to explain a complex set of ideas in simple terms. You’ll arouse curiosity and cultivate the desire to learn more. Move around more to escape over-thinking things. Tonight: Taste something exotic.

This Week: Spring cleaning uncovers lost items.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Take the time to really listen to someone who wants your opinion. You might not think you have a solution, but something you say could resonate and provide someone with exactly what’s needed. Your smile melts hearts. Tonight: Play loud music.

This Week: Create a daily exercise routine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Look for people who make life easier. A home improvement whiz or a sharp assistant will take excess burdens off your shoulders. It’s a good day to call on someone you consider to be your best friend. Tonight: Children’s hour.

This Week: Online research keeps you busy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Organize your space so you spend less time searching for items you need at a moment’s notice. Don’t be stubborn. Let people you love offer advice and help you get started. Exercise outdoors and you’ll feel fabulous. Tonight: Stay up late.

This Week: Connect with friends and classmates.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Let your imagination run wild today, and you could stumble upon the solution to a long-term problem. When your creative juices begin to flow, magic happens. Share a funny story with a child or grandchild. Giggle freely. Tonight: Practice a speech.

This Week: Family will keep you busy.

Born today: Conductor Leopold Stokowski (1882), actress Hayley Mills (1946), host Conan O’Brien (1963)