Aries: Keep your word and others should recognize your integrity. The typical barriers may not be a concern so aim high and pursue a noble ambition. An unexpected windfall might come your way bringing several chances of success.

Taurus: There’s no business-like show business. Look for opportunities to let your talents take center stage. You may need to prove your skills or back up your ideas with solid evidence rather than offering mere hopes and dreams in the week ahead.

Gemini: You may act generously towards important causes. Spend on stuff that’s close to your heart or makes your loved ones feel special. Let your mind run wild dreaming up possibilities, but don’t be careless or extravagant with resources.

Cancer: Friendship starts with being a friend. Helping out even a casual acquaintance may feel like a privilege worth embracing. You might thrive in groups, outshining in crowds more than in solo chats. Hold off on launching anything new.

Leo: You might kick off the week brimming with energy and the curiosity to dive into uncharted territory. You may stumble when forming new connections, but relationships built on unshakable trust can weather any external storm.

Virgo: Persistence may soon pay off — triumph often follows a string of setbacks. Take inventory of the things that are worth fixing before deciding to move on. Clear the early missteps this week, and the rewards you deserve may follow.

Libra: Consider opening your life to bold ideas and gifted individuals in the days ahead. A random encounter might introduce you to someone strikingly appealing or widely admired. Bright ideas could lose some luster when put into practice.

Scorpio: Your career decisions in the coming week may hinge on your impeccable reputation. A good friend might ask you to go above and beyond. Stay focused on earning extra cash and keeping eyes open while you chase your dreams.

Sagittarius: Ask, and it could be yours. No one’s judging if you lean on a hand for support. What feels like a mountain to you might be a molehill to someone else. Do yourself and your friends a favor: Skip the financial tips for now.

Capricorn: A simple yet unexpected chat might underscore the importance of trust and loyalty. Someone who seems aloof on the surface could hide a warm, caring core. Cash may not fall from the sky, but there’s plenty available close by if you look.

Aquarius: There’s a purpose behind every twist and turn, even if the reason is not clear at that moment. You might wrestle between acting fast and sticking to the rules. Trust your instincts with money and tune out the opinions of naysayers.

Pisces: When you excel at your projects, you usually expect both recognition and fair reward. This week, your hard work might earn you extra duties and new challenges. This could inspire you to develop more efficiency and organization.

If May 4 is your birthday: Making money and gaining status may occupy your mind as the next two to three weeks unfold, but don’t push too forcefully in trying to attain your agenda. Be considerate and weigh others’ reactions carefully before rushing into bold moves or suggestions. Emphasize logic and reason over emotional reactions in June when some things may seem to be lower priority.

Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency