Horoscope for Saturday, April 17, 2021

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Gemini into Cancer.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Today you might feel so fanatical about something, you want to coerce other people into agreeing with you. Lighten up. Don’t be pushy about your views even if you’re excited about them. Life is short and the world is wide.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might be obsessed with something. It might be an idea that you can’t get out of your mind even if it isn’t particularly profound. (That’s the maddening part.) It’s got a Vulcan vise grip on your mind!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

When you’re talking to a friend or a group, you might be obsessed with something, which makes you want to persuade others to agree with you. Because they might not agree with you, you will find this frustrating. Be smart. Let it go.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Listen to yourself today because you might hear yourself going overboard trying to convince someone about something. If their body language indicates they’re not interested, drop the subject. Give up. If you continue to try to convince them, they’ll be annoyed. “These are not the droids you’re looking for.”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

There are many important issues in the world today, and you might be excited about something that you want to express to someone. However, the odds are that you are obsessed with this idea (even if it’s a good one). Don’t come on like gangbusters. People will listen to a whisper.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might be excited about financial matters and shared property today, especially inheritances. This is why you’re obsessed with your point of view. It’s also why you want someone to hear what you have to say. Speak your peace but you don’t have to pound it home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re a great debater. Today, however, you might feel it’s most important thing in the world for someone else to see your point of view or come to your way of thinking. Sadly, this is not true. Everyone has different ideas and opinions. You have to accept this.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Because you might see better ways of doing something, especially at work or related to your health, you want to share your reforming ideas with someone. You might want to teach them. However, if someone doesn’t want to listen, then lighten up. Stop the tirade.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be excited about a creative concept or something to do with sports or with kids. Whatever it is, it’s crowding out all your other thoughts and you are slowly becoming obsessed by it. This is out of balance. (And you know it.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

It’s easy to become obsessed with an idea, especially about your home or your family. Because you value family so much, you want to be heard. You have something important to say! Hey, if others aren’t interested, drop it. Don’t go off the deep end.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Today it’s easy to become obsessed with an idea or a song in your head like “I Shot the Sheriff.” (Sorry about that.) Instead, use this intense mental focus to study or learn something new. Then you can put this compulsive thinking to good use.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Try to keep an open mind on financial matters today because it’s easy to be preoccupied with something to do with cash flow, shopping or earnings. Even if this issue is minor, you can’t shake it. Keep it to yourself and spare others.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actress Lee Si-young (1982) shares your birthday. You are a fascinating combination of being spiritual and calm, and then, suddenly impulsive and excitable! Nevertheless, you give all important decisions much thought. You are also a faithful friend. This is a powerful time for you because you can expect kudos, promotions and accolades in the next year! People will applaud your efforts. Time to take a bow.