For Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002. Those with birthdays today: You experience a lot of changes quickly this year. Learn to flex, and you’ll be a lot happier. Getting stuck in your position could cause a lot of heartache. Observe a tendency of your associates, friends and family to get locked into rigid thinking. The path to success is learning to hop over obstacles rather than butting your head against them. If you are single, you will meet people easily, though “the one” will cross your path later in 2003. If attached, flow with a partner, refusing to challenge him or her.

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)

• You might find that plans are a mixed bag right now. A friend could let you down. Do something very special for a loved one. You might even start making your Christmas list and start shopping. Tonight: Your treat.

• Take it slow and easy this morning. In fact, you might want to relax and read the paper. Design the afternoon around yourself. Now, what would please you or make you happy? Remove obstacles. Tonight: Whatever you want.

• Do what is important in the a.m., because by the afternoon, you might find that you’re very lazy! Don’t make that a big deal, just enjoy yourself. Curl up with a good book or take a nap. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

• Loosen up with a parent or an older relative. Sometimes you feel pushed by this person. Worry less about the outcome of a statement. Get together with friends this afternoon. Tonight: So what if tomorrow is Monday?

• Listen well to someone’s sharing. This person needs you to read between the lines. He or she might be uncomfortable if you ask too many questions. Invite a friend or family member to the movies. Tonight: A must appearance.

• Your efforts do not go unnoticed. If you feel out of whack this morning, go back to bed or do something just for yourself. Schedule easy plans for the afternoon, be it a movie or surfing on your computer. Tonight: Go out for exotic cuisine.

• A child or loved one could sorely disappoint you. Be more playful in your dealings with a key partner. Schedule some special time together this afternoon. You’ll both gain from the togetherness. Tonight: Play away.

• Don’t push yourself beyond your limits. Understand what someone wants, but know that you do have the option of nixing your plans. Consider a partner’s feelings when making a decision. You often push this person. Tonight: The only answer is “yes.

• A child or loved one clearly has plans for you. Unfortunately, you might not be able to go along. You might not be up to snuff, or you might have made a commitment to someone else. Tonight: Let the good times happen now!

• You might feel pressured by a friend and his or her request. Know that you cannot please all the people all the time. Understand that even you have limits to your energy. Do only what you enjoy. Tonight: Be a wild thing.

• Your smile helps ease tension. A boss or parent might be quite imposing or difficult. You could try to do what feels politically correct and still experience a backfire. Rent a movie and relax. Tonight: Take it easy.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• * You could be shocked by news that greets you in the a.m. Rather than brood, do what pleases you. Make calls and reach out to friends. Staying close to home adds to the tension. Tonight: Out at a favorite spot.