For Monday, April 7, 2003. Those with birthdays today: You will succeed beyond your wildest dreams with those at a distance. Your ability to read between the lines leads you in a new direction, especially with authority figures. Your willingness to get past problems takes you in a new direction. If you are single, a relationship will knock on your door before September. If you’re attached, your relationship might develop a more serious tone than you intended it to.

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)
Remain upbeat in your choices, even if someone might be pulling at you quite hard. Think before you leap. Evaluate where you might have dropped the ball. Tonight: Take your time; reflect all you want.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)
H Deal with finances using your well-known conservative streak. Not everything is as you see it or want it to be. You might be more limited than you realize. Relax with those around you. Tonight: Do some spring shopping.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Don’t take on another’s bad mood. Let this person deal with it him- or herself. By distancing yourself, you might be isolating a problem before it becomes a reality. Tonight: Do something for yourself.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)
H Take your time with a decision. Not everyone needs to be in sync, nor will they. Consider your options, but still recognize the inevitable. Tonight: Think.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
H You don’t need universal approval, nor are you likely to get it. Think through your decisions before you leap into action. Your vision might be a lot different from a partner’s or a friend’s. Tonight: Share news with friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
H You might want to discuss more of what you need from a child or loved one. Your perception could change considerably when you listen to someone in charge. Tonight: Be more in touch with your needs.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Keep reaching out for others. You might want to think carefully before you leap into action. Relating takes you in a new direction, as long as you don’t pressure someone too much. Tonight: Catch up on e-mail.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
H You might not be comfortable. Laugh and make a situation easier. Choose not to get too involved in someone else’s perspective. Tonight: Offer a partner a penny for his or her thoughts.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You could be causing yourself more problems than you need to. Choose to step back and gain a better perspective. Tonight: Say “yes” to a loved one.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
What might be nagging you on a subliminal level needs to be addressed. Whatever is on your mind could easily be impacting your work performance. Take a deep breath. Tonight: Pace yourself.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
H A friend reverses his or her stand. How you see a situation could change considerably. If you feel as if you’re hitting a brick wall, brainstorm with a friend or co-worker. Tonight: Play away.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
H Pressure builds between work and play. You might not be absolutely sure what makes you comfortable. Consider others’ expectations before you launch into action. Tonight: Stay close to home.