For Sunday, March 24, 2002, those with birthdays today: Unusual opportunities surround the highly creative Aries. You need to use your dreams for inspiration. Your ability to conceptualize is a lot higher than many others. Think in terms of success and long-term goals. Networking invigorates many aspects of your life, not only your professional status. If you are single, watch your love life heat up late this summer. If attached, you might find that your relationship takes on a new life and vitality.

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)

• Your fire draws others. Don’t worry about a friend who might be filled with illusions. You can’t change this person, but you can let go of the issue. Lighten up about explaining your ideas to a child who just might not be interested. Tonight: Where the fun lies.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• Deal with family, even though you’re rather exhausted by what is going on. An older friend or relative’s intuition veers off, though you might not understand why. Be careful with your finances. Tonight: Togetherness works.

• Reach out for another at a distance. Creativity flows when you detach and brainstorm. Keep conversations going. Talk about your dreams and think in terms of a long-term desire. You might be a bit serious in a discussion. Loosen up and express yourself. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

• Your intuition leads you into a conversation about funds. A partner or friend might not always agree with you. You cannot always please everyone in your immediate circle. Tonight: Your treat.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• You know you’re playing your cards right. A discussion has severe overtones. Reveal more of what you want in a friendship. Don’t become insecure about someone’s wishy-washiness. Tonight: Enjoy.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Slow down and take the day off. Pressure builds when you least expect it. Another’s approach could be a bit severe. Take action and follow through on what’s important, feeling free to cancel what isn’t. Tonight: Vanish.

• Go along with another’s request. You might not be sure about a child or loved one’s intentions. Recognize another’s ideas about travel. Take a long-term perspective with a key relationship. Tonight: Where your friends are.

• Take responsibility when dealing with others. Your sense of humor comes out with a child or loved one. Take your time discussing a problem or viewing someone more clearly. Tonight: Get a head start on tomorrow.

• Enjoy another who is a close partner or friend. Time together centers the relationship. Discussions might take an unusually intimate tone. Don’t decide that you know what someone wants. Tonight: Curb your spending.

• Others present one idea after another. The only question is which one to accept. A child cares a lot about you, but has difficulty sharing his or her feelings. Your affection makes all the difference. Tonight: Let others make suggestions.

• Allow another to share more. Your mind drifts a lot while doing other things. Try to focus on one item at a time. Clear out errands and a project. Know what you need to do. Share more of yourself with a family member. Tonight: Finish up your chores.