For Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003. Those with birthdays today: You bounce into one of those special years where your words are heard and others respond. You might find this quite refreshing for a change. Express your energy and ideas. If there is something you have always wanted to do, this is the year. If you are single, a relationship blossoms, but do get to know this person carefully. You won’t be ready for a live-in situation for a while. If attached, decisions around your domestic life and/or home should be postponed for a year, but talk about them.

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)

• Once more you assume a prominent role, though you might not feel like it. Relating to one individual person can make quite a difference in the outcome of a project. Tonight: A must show.

• Your efforts to draw someone out of his or her shell could make a big difference, though not immediately. A group situation or meeting flows the way you would like. Tonight: Look behind the scenes.

• You might feel a bit put down by someone and how he or she deals with you. Or could this be a matter of your confidence? Tonight: Follow the music.

• You easily could wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Resist taking it out on the poor cat. By the time you race to the office or work, you will feel better. Tonight: Go along with another’s suggestion.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• Pace yourself, especially if you are dragging in the morning. Even the Lion cannot feel great every single moment. Deal with an office conversation involving bringing more work home. Tonight: Talk to your roommate.

• Though someone might put you down right now, you’re hot stuff. The issue for you is acting that way. You too often put yourself down. Give up the habit, at least for a day. Tonight: Find your favorite playmate.

• Stick to business when others want to turn the conversation in another direction. Your persistence might be necessary to get a work project on target. Tonight: Plans change.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• Speak your mind, and others will respond. Right now, your creativity and input mean a lot to those around you. Check out a fax or news from a distance. Tonight: Join a friend at a preferred restaurant.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Money matters dominate your thoughts right now. Your instincts are right-on, so you do need to follow them, despite some flak. Tonight: Your treat.

• You might have to deal with a grumpy associate as well as some confusion on the money front. Neither will get settled immediately. Tonight: Swap war stories.

• * Your words empower a situation, making others feel that anything is possible. Know what a difference you can make to others. Tonight: Where your friends are.