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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

ARIES — Today is going to present not only a continuation but also an intensification of the strong energies that have been pushing you toward selfdiscovery. If you’ve put up some resistance, you’re going to be uncomfortable. Try to participate in the task. Question yourself. Why do you say and do certain things?

TAURUS — Today you should be asking yourself a lot of important questions, Taurus.

The Universe is pushing you on your journey of self-discovery. If you resist, you aren’t going to be in a very good mood. You might want to facilitate this period with yoga or meditation. You may start a dream journal.

GEMINI — If you’re feeling unappreciated by the people around you, Gemini, try going somewhere else. Begging for attention is unattractive, and so is strutting around trying to distract everyone with your gorgeous physique or charming wit. Go where you know you’re appreciated, where your stories will make people laugh, where you feel at home.

CANCER — You could be in an uncomfortable situation with friends today, Cancer. There may be gossip going around about a mutual friend and you will be tempted to join in. Remember that repeated stories are rarely completely true. You would hate to lose a friendship if he or she found out you said something unflattering. Be careful.

LEO — A close friend or colleague could receive special recognition for good works today. You’re pleased with your friend’s success, Leo, and grateful for your own good fortune. It seems that you also have achieved a long-term goal. While you may not be acknowledged in public like your friend, you know in your heart that you accomplished what you set out to. Your smile says it all.

VIRGO — You may have heard a juicy story about a friend lately and be just dying to share it with your entourage, Virgo. Be careful with this impulse! The party in question would not appreciate hearing about what you’re doing. You could unnecessarily harm someone’s reputation.

LIBRA — It looks as though your ship is about to come in, Libra. It’s likely that you will receive a letter or call alerting you to good financial news. Your mind may immediately begin to spin with ways to spend this windfall. Take care not to go on any shopping sprees. If invested wisely, this money could last a lifetime.

SCORPIO — Today you may find all your recent efforts rewarded, Scorpio. Your quick thinking and astute powers of observation have impressed others. Today you’re likely to be recognized in some way. Don’t be surprised if you end up in the spotlight, blushing at the acclaim. This is likely to give your confidence a big boost and cause you to consider other ways to advance your career.

SAGITTARIUS — If you’re a salesperson, Sagittarius, expect orders to roll in today. You’re unusually persuasive, making it virtually impossible for anyone to say no to you. All signs indicate you will be successful with whatever you undertake. Take advantage of this auspicious time. But be wary if you end up on the receiving end of a sales pitch.

CAPRICORN — This is a good day to spend with your family, Capricorn, as you love to do. Try to get chores out of the way as quickly as possible and schedule something fun for the afternoon. Maybe you would enjoy an outing to a park or movie. Perhaps it would be fun to bake cookies. Whatever you decide, warmth and love will permeate the air and bring you closer together as you create wonderful memories.

AQUARIUS — Today’s planetary energies may put spiritual matters in your mind, Aquarius. You may not be thinking in religious terms. Your focus is likely to be on the state of humanity and what you can do to help others less fortunate. Make some calls or do some research online. Find out how you can get involved.

PISCES — You may be thinking about political or social matters today, Pisces, specifically, the deterioration of the planet. You may be worried about your future and that of your children. You might try to bring up the subject at a social gathering. Someone you meet there is bound to teach you something about the issue.

Daily Bridge

By FRANK STEWART Tribune Content Agency

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Cy the Cynic says that the things that come to those who wait are often what’s left behind by those who arrived early. But Cy knows that there are plenty of good reasons to delay drawing trumps.

Cy was today’s South in a penny game at my club. North’s fivespade response to Cy’s “Keycard Blackwood” bid of 4NT showed two aces plus the queen of trumps, so Cy confidently bid a grand slam.

West led the queen of diamonds, and Cy took the ace and cashed the A-K of trumps. When both defenders followed, Cy saw no problem — unless the missing clubs broke 4-0. So Cy didn’t draw the last trump; he led a club to dummy’s ace.

Last Heart

When West discarded, the Cynic mentally patted himself on the back. He continued with a club to his king and the A-K of hearts, pitching a club from dummy. He ruffed his last heart, came to his queen of clubs and ruffed a club in dummy. Cy then ruffed a diamond, drew the missing trump and won the 13th trick with his good club. Well done, Cy.

Daily Question

You hold: A K 10 7 A K 7

K Q 6 5 2. You open one club, and your partner bids one spade. What do you say?

Sudoku

Codeword Puzzle

INSTRUCTIONS

Fill in the grid so every row, every column and every 3-by-3 grid contains the digits 1 through 9. that means that no number is repeated in any row, column or box. Sudoku puzzles appear on the Diversions page Monday through Saturday.

Crossword Puzzle

Answers to previous CODEWORD

How to play Codeword

Codeword is a fun game with simple rules, and a great way to test your knowledge of the English language. Every number in the codeword grid is ‘code’ for a letter of the alphabet. Thus, the number 2 may correspond to the letter L, for instance. All puzzles come with a few letters to start. Your first move should be to enter these letters in the puzzle grid. If the letter S is in the box at the bottom of the page underneath the number 2, your first move should be to find all cells numbered 2 in the grid and enter the letter S. Cross the letter S off the list at the bottom of the grid. Remember that at the end you should have a different letter of the alphabet in each of the numbered boxes 1- 26, and a word in English in each of the horizontal and vertical runs on the codeword grid.

Puzzle

ANSWER: Your hand is worth at least 20 points, enough to bid four spades, not as a “shutout” but as strength-showing. A raise to four spades would suggest balanced pattern. Bid two hearts (a “reverse”), then four spades next; or jump to four diamonds as a “splinter” to show a spade fit and diamond shortness.

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