Horoscope: May 4

Aries (March 21-April 19): You’ll point out the thing that everyone is thinking and get a mixed response.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): When you bite off more than you can chew, you put yourself at risk of choking. Take small bites today.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Those who enjoy testing the limits will test yours today and have a lot of fun watching your reaction.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): You’ll be buoyed by things that are “good for you.” This comes about in a way that is not boring to you.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You are fiercely loyal and protective of your domain. Today you’ll be on guard against anyone who dares to move in on your relationships, work or ideas.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): New information is not inherently bad or good. Be extra vigilant not to put your own dramatic spin on things.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Your analytical skills are on overdrive, and you’re probably getting too much input to process in a rational way.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Make an effort to be around caring people. The natural sweetness of a partner will help you bypass your own minor insensitivities.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There’s a good kind of gossip going around — more like positive press than slanderous backbiting.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Those who point out another person’s faults are implying that, by comparison, they have fewer faults of their own.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You don’t have to be in a horrible state to need a little tenderness.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Perhaps you do not believe that your current situation lives up to your standards. And yet in some way it may be fulfilling your deepest needs and ideals.

Today’s birthday (May 4): This is your year to invest in yourself. Set aside some money to be used in a creative or risky way. You’ll take a trip in June. Someone gives you exactly what you want in August. Leo and Sagittarius people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 20, 5, 44, 39 and 17.