For Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003. Those with birthdays today: You discover that much goes on behind the scenes. You experience a rich personal life as well, where you might like spending more time at home or alone than in previous years. If you are single, a relationship could develop, though there might be a clandestine tone to it. If you are attached, your relationship blossoms to a new level, especially if you develop a special time just for the two of you.

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)

• Stay anchored, even if someone makes an offer that seems impossible to say “no” to. In fact, you might want to say “yes” rather than “no.” Tonight: Your treat.

• Speak your mind and share your thoughts, and another will jump to a new tune. Your caring does mean a lot to someone you care about. Tonight: Now, let the fun happen.

• Investigate possibilities that surround a money venture and real estate. You might like what you see coming down your path. Fun plans simply happen. Tonight: Out and about.

• You naturally say and do the right thing at the right time. Laugh and play along with a loved one, friend or neighbor. Before you know it, you could be hosting a potluck dinner. Tonight: A smile goes a long way.

• Sit back and do some key thinking before you express what you really want. A family member might be more than ready to oblige. Be absolutely sure that this is what you want. Tonight: Keep smiling.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Be happy that you have so many people around you. A special friend goes out of her or his way for you. Caring conversations come from out of the blue. Tonight: Take some time to yourself.

• You cannot get around a must appearance, no matter how hard you try. Don’t fight the inevitable, but put your best foot forward. Investigate other styles by asking questions. Tonight: You are the party.

• You might want to carefully think through a decision that involves a special friendship and your long-term goals. Your ability to get past a problem through detaching comes out once more. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

• Others mean well, and they let you know it. Sometimes you feel pushed quite hard, but that might have much more to do with your own perspective than with reality. Try a different scenario.

• Others come to you with really wonderful suggestions. How can you say “no”? Or better yet, why would you want to say “no”? Tonight: Dinner for two. Leave work at the office.

• Dig into work, and suddenly you’ll find that everyone wants to chip in, in their own particular manner. You might be amazed by someone else’s shortcut. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.

• Your playfulness keeps the office rocking and rolling. A partner could be quite concerned about finances. Tonight: Play away.