For Saturday, March 16, 2002, those with birthdays today:

Your birthday year provides you with many sudden insights about yourself, as well as others. In some way, because of an overly active mind, you will need downtime to relax. Learn yoga or take up a relaxing sport. Adding to your financial stability becomes even more important. If you are single, you will find yourself involved with a wonderful person by late August. If attached, your relationship will take some interesting twists.

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)

• Liveliness marks your interactions with a friend. This person can go a bit over the line. You might pull back before you get too immersed in a difficult situation. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• Know when to vanish — for instance, right now. A boss or parent might make requests that he or she feels are reasonable. Tonight: Nap and then decide.

• An unexpected invitation or call could toss your plans into confusion. Carefully sort through what you want to do, perhaps checking in with a friend or a relative. Tonight: Count on a late night.

• What someone suggests might not be too far from the truth. Listen to this loved one or friend. You cannot avoid a must appearance. Surprise! You might actually enjoy yourself. Tonight: Where the fun is.

• Carefully listen to someone who can be unpredictable. Are there warning signs? You might want to watch this person more often. Tonight: Escape into a cinema world.

• Your sense of what might please another could be off. Have a discussion, and you might revise your thinking. Everyone has different needs and desires. Respond to a loved one’s request. Tonight: Just say “yes.”

• Others seek you out. An amorous friend or loved one could have a strong reaction when you least expect it. Stay on an even keel, recognizing your priorities. Tonight: An old-fashioned date?

• You might be happy hanging close to home. Reach out for another who needs to hear from you. A call leaves you with a great deal of happiness and warmth. Go out and buy a new game. Tonight: Just make it easy.

• Let your fiery imagination cheer you on. While you might act like a child, others find you irresistible. You could be surprised by the spontaneity of those around you. Tonight: Follow the impulse.

• Enjoy those in your immediate circle. Do something unconventional with the family budget. A discussion takes you in a new direction. Tonight: Don’t wander too far from home.

• * Recognize your limits financially, especially revolving around a desire of yours. You might suddenly change your mind about this item or goal. Be open with someone you trust. Tonight: Treat a loved one.