Horoscopes: Friday, April 24

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)

Ruling Mars in your sign replaces lost vitality. You are undaunted by the magnitude of tasks or challenges and simply take life in your stride. Others are inspired and queue up with offers of assistance.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)

You accept wins and losses, and on balance come out slightly ahead. Your verbal skills occasionally let you down but sound logic lies behind most of your decisions. Life may seem a little static today.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)

You prefer situations to finish on a friendly note. Guileless planets prompt you to keep options open for a possible future return to the fold or rekindling of a relationship. Others may lack your detachment.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)

Getting straight to the point saves time and hassle. The brusque lunar energy encourages short and snappy dialogue, as well simplification of daily tasks. You are mindful of conserving physical and emotional energy.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)

The guesswork is taken out of a situation and you regain control. Razor sharp mental energy keeps you abreast of events, while physical Mars encourages a hands-on approach. Ingenuity is your key word.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)

You proffer suggestions and wait for others to absorb information. Patience may not a strong point but common sense tells you to bide your time. Pinning people down proves almost impossible today.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)

An ability to pick the eyes out of situations saves time. You are on the ball and never miss an opportunity to solve problems or seek the truth. The role of researcher suits Librans perfectly.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)

Your discretion is valued. Information is circulated on a needs-to-know basis, especially around people with a penchant for gossip. You keep questions and answers succinct without losing your air of diplomacy.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)

Animated exchanges produce bright ideas. Whimsical energy in the entertainment realm puts the sparkle back in social situations and shows you the funny side of life. Many comments are made tongue-in-cheek.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)

You love certain people and loathe others. All-or-nothing energy can be blamed for your fixed ideas and lack of tolerance towards those around you. Matters outside the home take top priority right now.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)

There are no limits to what you can achieve. With poise and perfect timing you set ambitious personal goals or put yourself forward for a challenging role at work. You also use power and influence wisely.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)

Achieving targets on time is your current test. Moon on the dark side lowers energy levels and you feel weary when the pressure gets too much. Defer all but necessary tasks until next week.

YOUR DAY

With limited energy and enthusiasm to go around, choices are narrowed. Focus on big-picture issues and avoid getting hung up on detail. Interaction should be honest to avoid misunderstandings.

YOUR BIRTHDAY

Expansion, education or travel may beckon. There is an urge to spread your wings in months ahead and add different strings to your bow in the process. Brave decisions draw gasps of admiration.