The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, May 17, 2021: You are a caring person who is charming and thoughtful. You are helpful to others but you’re also independent. You have focus, self-discipline and strong opinions.

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or major decisions from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. EDT today. After that, the Moon moves from Cancer into Leo.

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

★★★★ There are two areas to focus on today. The first is to explore new sources of income. Look for opportunities to find out where and how you can earn money. The second is: Can you see a new use for something you already own? Tonight: Be patient with family.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

★★★★★ Today is the perfect day to evaluate what parts of your life might need transforming. How can you make changes for the better, especially with your appearance? The impression you create on others? Tonight: You are persuasive!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

★★★★ It’s Monday and a perfect day for some self-inquiry. Take a moment to look inside yourself to find out what makes you tick. Tonight: Shopping will appeal to you!

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

★★★★★ In discussions with friends or groups today, you will create a strong impression. Tonight: You’re gung-ho and full of energy!

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)

★★★★★ It’s Monday and you want to know where you are headed. What are you seeking in life, and what changes should you make to go in the direction you want to go? Ideas? Tonight: Behind the scenes activities might reveal a secret.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

★★★★ “Inquiring minds want to know.” Today you want to explore the subtext of big ideas. What are the questions behind the big questions? Tonight: Competition with a friend or a group is likely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★ You will be productive today because you want to get to the bottom of something, especially about inheritances, insurance matters or shared property. “What’s really going on?” Tonight: Your ambition is aroused! Go after what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★★ Today you might attract someone powerful to you. (“Hi, Darth.”) This is why your exchanges with others will be memorable. Tonight: You want to explore new ideas and new places because you want adventure!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★★ Lady Luck is smiling on you! You want to be productive in whatever you do, even to the point of tearing something right back to the basics so you can build it up again in a better fashion. Tonight: Find a way to agree on disputes about shared property.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★★★ If you work on creative projects, you might see a new spin because you will get down to the nitty-gritty, then pull back and see the big picture. Tonight: Be patient with partners and close friends.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ This is the day to make improvements where you live that might involve plumbing, recycling, garbage areas or bathrooms. Tonight: You will continue to work hard this evening.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

★★★★ Conversations with others will be forceful and direct today. Likewise, you also might attract persuasive people to you. Tonight: You feel playful, prankish and flirtatious!