For Tuesday, March 4, 2003:

Those with birthdays today: Your ability to deal with changeable circumstances comes to the forefront this year. You get where you want because of endurance and follow-through. Some of your friends might believe they are seeing another side of you. You are transforming and will continue to in the next few years. If you are single, a relationship becomes a distinct possibility in the fall. If you are attached, remain sensitive to your loved one’s needs. Aries helps you make money.

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 make up for lost time. Evidence supports taking action in the next few weeks. The unexpected occurs within a group of friends. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• Slow down and make more solid choices. Unexpected information involving an authority figure heads your way. Take your time making decisions. Tonight: Take time off from everything.

• Reach out for what you want, be it a person or a goal. You discover that someone close might want to discuss a responsibility. Reach out for others. Tonight: You hit the bull’s-eye no matter what.

• All eyes turn toward you. Evaluate a situation carefully, especially where a partner could be a bit touchy or difficult. Don’t undermine yourself. Tonight: Work as late as need be.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• Reach out for a loved one. Consider what might be a more effective or applicable manner to deal with your work. Listen to an associate more often. Tonight: Make a call to a relative at a distance.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• You decide to head in a more beneficial direction. Your creativity and hot energy help you deal with unanticipated news coming from left field at work. Tonight: Follow your friends.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Others defer to your expertise. You seem to be more in control than the majority of people. Still, communication remains the critical element in your decision making. Tonight: Off to the gym.

• You might want to be more playful and direct with a child or loved one. A family member could squawk when you least anticipate it. Work with others. Tonight: Show off your naughty side.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Do your best with your dealings involving a child or loved one. You could be most unpredictable to others. You could demonstrate a devil-may-care attitude. Tonight: Put your feet up.

• Reach out for others. Take a risk, especially if you have a very good idea. Your understanding of a personal financial matter could change. Tonight: Out and about.

• Express yourself, especially if you have been holding back. You could become angrier in the next few weeks. What is important is to express your feelings in a way that others can hear. Tonight: Buy something you want.

• What seems like a brilliant idea in the morning could become a problem by evening. Loosen up with others. You need a new avenue of self-expression. Tonight: Whatever makes the Fish happy.