Horoscopes: April 9, 2013

ARIES (March 21-April 19) You don't seek attention or reputation. It's more important that you quietly serve your key people.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) When you talk about what you're doing, sometimes you don't sound so enthusiastic. How can you drum up more enthusiasm?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) When what you say inspires an unintended consequence, you'll suddenly find yourself on an interesting ride into the psyche of another.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) The feeling that your options are limited brings on a state that is far from the truth. When you are aware of the situation, you will have more options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) Sometimes it feels like you never, ever, ever get a break. So instead of waiting around, give yourself the break you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Try to envision the long-term picture for every decision you make today. Short-term gains may starve a deeper part of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Those with a reputation for being difficult may have cultivated that perception for a long time, but you'll break through it with your kindness and attention to detail.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) You don't mind if another person wants to take charge, unless the task has already been assigned to you. It's only because you make it seem fun that they can't help but rush in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) When it comes to your pleasure, things don't have to be so buttoned up. Loose, lingering and meandering connections will bring you joy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The menacing creatures of the woods usually roar or growl. But in the civilized world, the ones to watch out for may coo with enticingly smooth tones.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Pushing to the edges of your comfort zone is favored today, but crossing into territory deep beyond them won't help anyone, least of all you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) There's too much to be accomplished for you to abandon the plan. You are playful and fun, but you will stay on task all the same.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (April 9) People feel comfortable around you because you communicate warmly, purposefully and succinctly. It's a skill you'll continue to cultivate this year to great effect. Relationships of all kinds blossom over the next 10 weeks. You'll cash in on an investment in March and July. You'll accept a stellar offer in October. Pisces and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 20, 4, 13, 24 and 10.