Aries: Present yourself confidently as the new week begins. By exuding confidence, others may perceive you as successful and trustworthy. Your fairness and friendliness might earn you praise and help you in achieving your goals and dreams.

Taurus: Your approach may be to let business take a back seat to matters of the heart. Consider strengthening existing relationships rather than starting new ones. Kindness and generosity could dissolve discord, so exude optimism and enthusiasm.

Gemini: You may get what you need, not what you want. Anything worth starting could be initiated in the upcoming week and it might turn into a success. However, if you are feeling blocked or stuck by lingering circumstances, it could be best to hold off.

Cancer: Facts may get distorted. Even when you tell the truth, others might not have the ability to understand it from your perspective. Consider keeping important information close to your heart and only sharing your dreams with a trusted circle of friends.

Leo: You may feel pulled to take a leap of faith, examine it carefully. There might be an opportunity for making decisions or promises, with outcomes likely to exceed your expectations. Don’t be too quick to whip out a credit card when out shopping.

Virgo: Stand up for yourself. If someone treats you poorly, consider the wisdom of stating your feelings as well as your boundaries. Confrontations might be inevitable, but you can handle them with good grace by staying calm, clear, and fair.

Libra: All eyes may seem to be on you. You might feel particularly attractive and enjoy showing off your charm. However, be aware of others who may need a boost in their confidence. Consider sharing your motives with your significant other.

Scorpio: Your friendly and outgoing side may be in full bloom. The beauty of social butterflies might be best displayed when they wander from flower to flower and in your case, mix with an array of people. Your online presence may shine brighter.

Sagittarius: An argument or two could perhaps be avoided if you understand that the other person may just be in a hurry and expressing impatience. Embracing the principles of teamwork and compromise might help prevent future disagreements.

Capricorn: You may desire to be more generous with your time, money, or knowledge. You could be better equipped to tackle issues than other people in your circle. Consider putting your latest ideas on hold for now but share your knowledge with friends.

Aquarius: Wipe the slate clean. You might feel called to resolve lingering issues to start afresh. Once obstacles are cleared, you may move forward with a new beginning but be careful of knee-jerk reactions. You might be tempted to make quick decisions.

Pisces: Pull up your shirtsleeves to tackle chores and responsibilities. Maintaining high ethical standards ensures that you don’t let anyone down. Consider focusing on resolving past conflicts and seeking methods to diminish ongoing resentments.

If April 12 is your birthday: You might have had every reassurance possible yet still have doubts about what you want to accomplish; consider maintaining a low profile during the coming four to six weeks. You may relax and take it easy or enjoy daydreams in late May that could have you desiring more from life. By mid-June you might be motivated to demonstrate your leadership skills and feel enthused about revealing your true self; you could gain some recognition.

Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency