For Saturday, April 26, 2003. Those with birthdays today: Think “options” when dealing with children, loved ones and finances. How you view someone could change this year. You discover that someone you have considered to be stable could become flaky. Use your assets well. Romance will knock on the door of those who are single in 2003. If you are attached, you might feel like newlyweds this fall. Pisces helps you get what you want.

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)

• Hold on tight. Just when you thought everything was as you like it, you find out otherwise. Keep your own counsel and keep on observing. Schedule a checkup with the doc or dentist. Tonight: Keep it low-key.

• You might know what you want and assume the same about someone else. The surprise lies in the fact that a situation could be radically different for a child or new friend. Tonight: Where the action is.

• Hold on tight. You could easily get off track with your ruler going retrograde. Still, make an effort to touch base with an authority figure or someone you care about. You also might need to put in extra hours at work. Tonight: A must appearance.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• Ignore (if you can) what is going on around you. Take off for a day trip or even for the weekend. In a different space, you might see recent events in a new light. Tonight: Try something experimental.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• Deal with others. Discussions involve finances and long-term desires. Know when you have gone too far. Know when you need to allow others to pull back. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Understand what might be happening with a loved one or friend rather than taking his or her actions personally. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

• Build on present knowledge right now. See what might be happening within your circle of friends. You might be disheartened by what you hear, but keep on plugging away. Tonight: Just don’t push.

• A friend could disappoint you. It might take a lot to work through this problem. Listen to what someone shares and try not take it personally. Tonight: What a romp!

• A partner could be more contrary than you think. In the next few weeks, you will have an opportunity to rethink a work-related matter, as well as a partnership issue. Tonight: Order in.

• Make calls and reach out for others. You might be surprised by someone’s mood. Speak your mind and get past an immediate problem. Tonight: Find your pals.

• You might find others slightly out of sorts, especially within a relationship with a loved one or child. Don’t be surprised if you get a blast from your past in the next few weeks. Tonight: Pick up the tab.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• * You mean well, but communicating it to a friend or loved one takes talent in the next few weeks. You might want to distance yourself from a family member or roommate. Take your time with a personal matter; you need to do more evaluating and thinking. Tonight: Be spontaneous.