For Friday, Dec. 20, 2002: You find that others often present you with a myriad of options, whether you want them or not. Emphasize better relating on all levels this year. Take the first half of 2003 to restructure your finances and make them much stronger. If you are single, a key relationship will add to your happiness. If you are attached, you will learn to give your partner more say-so in your life. Cancer often tests his or her limits with you.

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)

• Pace yourself; recognize that you only have so much energy. Establish your limits, and you will be less likely to fry your nerves and overwhelm yourself. Tonight: At home. Relax over a hot apple cider.

• Others express their needs. Feel free to add your two cents. Join friends or associates and call this an early day. Your gentle and caring nature wins someone over. Tonight: Enjoy the holiday season.

• Others want to hear from you, though they might not agree. Forge ahead while keeping a clear eye on spending. Demonstrate your unique thinking. Tonight: Deal directly.

• Keep up the good work, knowing that you will achieve what you want. Creativity and a good heart meet. Others sense your good intentions and vibes. Tonight: Play away.

• Know when it’s appropriate to say little. Your intuition concerning a domestic matter could make a substantial difference. Your good nature needs to manifest itself. Tonight: Do your thing.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Friends point, but only you can decide to follow their suggested direction. Socialize and flirt till your heart’s content. Know what you want. Tonight: Where the action is.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• A take-charge attitude backfires. An office party or get-together gives you plenty of time to strut your stuff. Others might see through some of your “show.” Tonight: Out and about.

• Remember the intrinsic message of the season, and express it in a manner that others can and will hear. Put yourself in a place where you can relish what is happening. Tonight: Make a dream real.

• Make an effort toward a partner or loved one. Express more of what you feel. Loosen up and enjoy your life by allowing someone to become more intimate. Tonight: Nestle in.

• Others want to offer you the world, so it seems. Your emotions become intense in the next few days, but know how much someone really wants you as a part of his or her life. Tonight: Say “yes.”

• * Pace yourself, and you’ll accomplish much more than you thought possible. Loosen up. Pursue a situation by keeping your nose to the grindstone. Tonight: Finish off Santa errands.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• Your understanding takes you in a novel direction, permitting a change. Add more sparkle to your life and the season. Touch base with a long-forgotten friend. Tonight: Let magic happen.