For Tuesday, April 16, 2002. Those with birthdays today: Those who are around you frequently serve as sources of inspiration. When you speak your mind, you’re absolutely clear and direct. If you can, do not make any major purchases involving a car or computer this year. If you are single, a relationship will heat up considerably. You might think this is the person of your dreams. If you are attached, your relationship will become a lot more as you visualize. Talk, share and live your dreams together.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

• Carry some of your innate enthusiasm about life into your work and communication. A friend helps you build the feeling that anything is possible. Be sure to convey your seriousness during a conversation. Discuss boundaries with a frivolous associate. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• A discussion occurs with a boss or respected associate. Talking about the here and now will help you find answers. Together, this team could be unbeatable. Tonight: Your treat.

• You’re empowered right now. Stop. Think. What could make a difference to you? Move that project or item further along while the planets give you the green light. Tonight: Anything is possible.

• Slow down. You’re able to make a difference when it counts. Use your instincts with a money matter. Don’t listen to someone who might be airy-fairy. Tonight: Take your time.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• You will not let go right now. You might be a little like a dog with a bone. You know what you want, and you’re determined to get it. Others learn from your creativity and determination. Tonight: Keep that focus.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Stand up and make your position known. You often push yourself beyond your limits. Tonight: A must appearance.

• Reach out for someone at a distance. Consider signing up for a course or scheduling a vacation. You could be closer to burning out than you realize. Tonight: Hop on your computer.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• Carefully listen to someone who often has a lot to share. You might look at this person as if he or she rains on your parade. Tonight: Work on your finances.

• You have a way of picking and choosing your words. Conceptualize an idea for others who might not be as visual as you. Others could be difficult and testy. Tonight: Out to dinner.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• Understand that your fatigue could be playing into your work and attitude. Some Goats might be not be tired, but experiencing burnout. Tonight: Clear out of work.

• You might be more serious about an emotional matter than another realizes. Also, your imagination could be creating a problem where there might not be one. Tonight: Time for a one-on-one talk.

• Deal with a domestic matter head-on. You might want to forget it or, being the typical Fish, turn the other direction. Trust your astrologer. You cannot keep avoiding this issue. Tonight: A quiet evening.