Your stars April 20
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You'll learn the hard way if you trust someone to do things for you. Take charge of your life, learn all you can and refuse to participate in something questionable. Patience and prudence will pay off. 5 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pay attention, and you'll gain insight that will help you get ahead. Don't trust anyone to invest or take care of matters for you. Handle sensitive situations with compassion, but don't pay for someone's mistake. Do what's best for you. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Making assumptions will lead to trouble. Get all the details, then proceed with diplomacy. The wrong move can cost you more than you want to give up. Observation and discipline will help you overcome temptation. Don't risk your health or wealth. 3 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A demonstrative approach to taking care of business will help you get attention. It will be challenging to please everyone and essential that you target your market carefully. Put your energy where it counts, and make changes based on facts and wisdom. 3 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You'll be subject to loss if you put your money on the line. Don't believe everything you hear or invest in something because of someone else. Protect your money, possessions, health and position. Dedicate your time and effort to self-improvement. 5 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Battling with someone you love will turn into a no-win situation. Accept the inevitable, and you'll find a positive way to move forward. Unexpected benefits are heading your way. Be patient and work with what you have; good things will happen. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Simplify your life. Concentrate on what matters. Put your energy into self-improvement, raising your qualifications and heading in a direction that makes you feel good about yourself. Avoid joint ventures and following others. Do your own thing. 4 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your gullibility will jeopardize your income or assets. Take control and make decisions that improve your position, not someone else's. A change will help you gain respect and support. Embark on something that motivates you. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Coast along without letting others infiltrate your space or decisions. Maintain discipline, and avoid overdoing, overspending and overindulgence. Put a strategy in place, and work diligently to achieve your goal. Reset your attitude to focus on moderation and simplicity. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don't let anyone steal your thunder. Call a spade a spade, and stick up for truth, justice and making the world a better place. Be a role model, and you'll turn heads and make a name for yourself. Do what's right. 3 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Confusion will set in if you let others meddle in your life. Sit tight until you know what you want. A conscious effort to make a positive difference will help you maintain your reputation and ward off negativity. 4 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Put your emotions on the back burner and your energy into doing what you do best. Focus on getting ahead, not going into battle with someone trying to get a rise out of you. Concentrate on self-improvement and personal gain. 2 stars
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