Horoscope for Thursday, April 22, 2021

Moon Alert

Avoid shopping and important decisions from 9 to 8:30 a.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Leo into Virgo.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

You have a strong focus on money and earnings. Actually, this focus will continue for the next three weeks. This is why you will ponder expenses, important purchases and your available spending potential. You’re seeing what you can juggle in financial terms.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Now and for the next few weeks, you can recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. It’s appropriate to put yourself first because this is the only time all year the sun is in your sign. You will attract people and favorable resources to you, which is an excellent advantage.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are a strong communicator and enjoy good times with friends and those who adore you. (She said modestly, looking coyly over her left shoulder.) However, in the next few weeks, your desire to be low-key and remain behind the scenes is suddenly quite strong. Curious.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

A heart connection with a good friend will be meaningful to you in the next few weeks. This person might have helpful suggestions for you or be of assistance in some way. They might even encourage you to change your future goals. Friends are important.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You have the good fortune of making a great impression on people in authority in the next several weeks. (They think you’re eligible for sainthood.) Note to self: Because you create such a great impression, now is the time to make your pitch and go after what you want.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You know more trivia than any other sign in the zodiac because you’re a fact junkie. It so happens that in the next three weeks, you will adore learning new things, which makes this the perfect time to take a course online or attend a webinar or do something to expand your world!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You can’t escape the fact that you have to deal with red-tape details regarding taxes, debt, shared property and insurance matters now and in the next few weeks. It’s gotta be done. Don’t procrastinate. Be strong and do it.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Your focus on close friends and partners is strong now and will continue for the next few weeks. You will notice that you have more objectivity and detachment than usual, which means you see these relationships with more clarity. Lucky you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You like to work hard and party hard. Now and in the next three weeks, you will work hard because you want to get better organized. You want to feel that you’re working smart and making the best use of your time. Yes!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You have a strong urge to do your own thing. Ideally, you would slip away on a vacation. However, travel is difficult and we all face restrictions. Nevertheless, in the next three weeks, relax and have fun. Enjoy the company of children, sports and creative activities.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Some of you are more involved than usual with a parent. If so, this increased involvement with a parent and home and family will continue for the next three weeks. This is why you want to pull in your reins and keep your world small.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Have you noticed your daily pace is increasing? This pace will stay accelerated for the next three weeks due to short trips, errands, tasks, increased reading, writing and studying as well as Zoom sessions with relatives and friends. Busy you! (Gasp.)

If Your Birthday Is Today

Rock musician, singer, songwriter Peter Frampton (1950) shares your birthday. You have original talent. You are sensible, practical and many of you love animals and the outdoors. You value family. You like a predictable outcome. You will work hard for what you want. In fact, this year you will gladly work hard because you sense you are building something important — and you are. You will introduce more structure into your life.