Horoscopes April 17, 2023: Rooney Mara, make a difference in your community

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 38; Jennifer Garner, 51; Liz Phair, 56; Sean Bean, 64.

Happy Birthday: Pay more attention to what’s happening around you. Don’t buy into someone else’s dream when you have your own. Look for opportunities that touch your heart and encourage you to make a difference in your community. Focus on home, family and raising your standard of living. An intelligent move or lifestyle change will help lower your overhead and ease stress. Your numbers are 4, 7, 18, 23, 27, 39, 46.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Look at the big picture and consider your options. Staying within budget is crucial if you plan to finish what you start. When in doubt, let your intuition take over. Get along with others, but make your objective clear to anyone questioning you. 3 stars

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s OK to change your mind. Utilize your time to ensure you meet your demands, and you’ll gain respect. Consider what others want, but don’t feel obligated if it doesn’t fit your schedule or puts you in a compromising position. 4 stars

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Be careful what you promise. Gather all the details before you sign up for something. Sign up for learning opportunities that help you advance instead of giving your all for someone else’s benefit. Take care of your interests and health. 2 stars

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Do what you enjoy most. Take a unique approach to your work, and you’ll make a difference and change how you do things. Think big, but stick to your budget; the results will be well received. 5 stars

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t worry about what others think, do or say. You must follow the path that takes you where you want to go. Adding a little flair to something you do will attract interest. Don’t overspend on items you don’t need. 3 stars

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put in the time and you’ll accomplish your goal. Focus on knowledge, experience and taking on projects that make a difference to you. Avoid situations that are confining or lead to repetition. Trust your instincts and change what isn’t working for you. 3 stars

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Take better care of yourself. Avoid overindulgence or taking on something that may try your patience or test your health and well-being. A home improvement project will exceed your budget if you haven’t researched what’s entailed. Offer solutions, not criticism. 3 stars

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Meetings, courses, conferences and talking to experts will help you formulate how best to move forward. Discipline coupled with a well-thought-out plan will help you improve your life. A change of scenery will spark your imagination and encourage better decisions. 5 stars

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get together with like-minded people, and together you will come up with a plan that will help you head in a direction suitable to what you enjoy doing most. Don’t settle for less because someone is standing in your way. 5 stars

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Choose what’s good for you. Use your experience to guide you in a direction that makes you happy. Counter the stress in your life by incorporating something that excites you into your everyday routine. 4 stars

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t get involved before you know what’s entailed. Taking on too much or trusting someone else to lead you in the right direction will result in disappointment. Put your effort into self-improvement and better health. 3 stars

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Seize the moment and follow your plans. Dreaming is uplifting, but if you don’t turn your intentions into reality, you will be disappointed in yourself. Trust and believe in your ability, and focus on what’s important. 3 stars

Birthday Baby: You are original, flexible and engaging. You are curious and friendly.

1 star: Avoid conflicts; work behind the scenes. 2 stars: You can accomplish, but don’t rely on others. 3 stars: Focus and you’ll reach your goals. 4 stars: Aim high; start new projects. 5 stars: Nothing can stop you; go for gold.

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