Horoscopes April 23, 2024: Dev Patel, focus on self-improvement
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 34; Jaime King, 45; Jonathon Ruckman, 55; George Lopez, 63.
Happy Birthday: Pay attention to how you present yourself. Put your best foot forward and refuse to let your emotions surface in situations that require stability, insight and tough decisions. Protect against poor health or giving in to overindulgence. Reiterate your position and feelings clearly, and focus on self-improvement instead of trying to change others. Change begins with you; don’t let anyone interfere with your plans. Your numbers are 9, 16, 24, 27, 33, 45, 49.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Reach out and connect [with?] people of interest. Don’t feel pressured to participate in events or pastimes you don’t enjoy. Decisions determine the direction you take and the opportunities you encounter. Refrain from letting others take charge. Happiness is determined by doing what makes you happy. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll gain the most from working alone and being secretive regarding your plans until you have everything in place. Sharing personal information will backfire, forcing you to head into damage control, leaving no time to get things done. Don’t give in to emotional manipulation. 3 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Pay attention, study and use the knowledge you gain to improve yourself and your pursuits. A physical change will lead to compliments and give you the boost and confidence you need to further your agenda. Believe in yourself, and everything else will fall into place. 5 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your energy wisely. Choose self-improvement and pastimes that promote positive thinking. Don’t limit yourself; be creative, and you’ll discover exciting ways to use your skills and imagination freely. Refuse to let outside influences cause emotional setbacks and insecurities. Do your very best. 2 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Following up is essential. Whatever you decide to do, have a plan and oversee every detail. Your input will make the difference and give you leverage when it counts. Don’t put emotional pressure on yourself. 2 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take your experience, knowledge, and skills and put them to good use. It’s up to you to make a difference and navigate your way to your desired destination. Relationships will require insight and patience, but you’ll make headway as soon as you understand what others want. 4 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rely on your charm and intelligence, and you’ll get what you want. Put pressure on yourself to tidy up and finish what you start. The progress you make will ease pressure and help you lower your overhead. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Follow your heart and pick up the pace. Added discipline will help you reach your goal in record time and with a unique twist that will capture the imagination of those you encounter. Opportunity comes with change. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Keep your eye on what’s important to you and take action to protect what’s yours. Don’t make promises you don’t want to keep or offer a false impression to someone to spare feelings. A direct and honest approach will save time, money and reputation. 3 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Get your house in order. Go over money matters and clear up paperwork. Refrain from letting someone talk you into something costly or uninviting. You can’t always please everyone. Put yourself first and relax and rejuvenate. A change will lift your spirits. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pay attention to contracts, agreements and joint ventures. Watch where your money goes and look for a way to lower your overhead. Don’t let what others do tempt you to follow. You are better off doing your own thing and simplifying your lifestyle to fit your budget. 5 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll gain clarity if you make changes, try something new, or look for opportunities to bring in more cash or make your life easier. Rethink how you use your space, and you’ll devise a plan that saves you time and money. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are emotional, intense and forthright. You are imaginative and opportunity-driven.
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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