April 1: Your daily horoscope - The Globe and Mail

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY:

What is the meaning of life? Do you care? You should, because the closer you come to an understanding of why you are here the more likely it is you will choose to do what gives you most joy. Work on your awareness this year.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Others may go out of their way to prove that you are wrong about something but you're having none of it. You know the momentum is all on your side, whatever the facts might say, so you really don't care what others believe.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

Resist the temptation to look at the world around you as if everything that happens is a disaster and a tragedy. It's isn't. Far from it in fact. Focus only on good news today – there's plenty of it if you care to look.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

Check the small print carefully because while Mercury, your ruler, is moving retrograde others may try to convince you that you've got the best deal when, in fact, they will profit a lot more than you. It's okay to be suspicious.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

The more others try to persuade you to do something that you are not convinced is in your best interests the more you must resist. Stand up for yourself today and over the weekend – because no one else will.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Cosmic activity in your fellow Fire sign of Aries will fill your head with big ideas but not all of those ideas will be practical, so don't get carried away. New opportunities are in the process of developing, so just wait a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Someone you usually get along with may say something a little bit hurtful today, but don't let it get to you. They are not being spiteful, they just don't share your ability to see how easily ill-chosen words can offend.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You have nothing to prove and everything to look forward to, and even if you find that a bit hard to believe right now changes over the weekend and early next week will convince you that life is still very much worth living.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If someone flatters you shamelessly it's a sure sign they are after something. That something is most likely to be your money, so don't be taken in by their honeyed words. You're a Scorpio, you don't need your ego boosted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

You may be worrying that your run of good fortune is coming to an end but nothing could be further from the truth. Both the moon and Mars will bring even more goodies your way over the next few days. Expect envious stares.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Why are you so convinced that a rival or enemy lurks round every corner? What you need to realize today is that if you allow yourself to think that way you increase the chances of it being that way. Be positive – always.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You don't lack for confidence but there is a danger you might start believing that nothing is beyond you, which could lead to you taking too many risks. Everyone has limits, even an Aquarius. Make sure you know what yours are.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Let others have the last word today, regardless of whether or not they deserve it. The last thing you need now is to get into an argument over something trivial – there is too much to do and you have no time to waste.