For Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003. Those with birthdays today: You face challenges well and don’t back down. Though often you might think that others act in a disagreeable manner or challenge you unnecessarily, you cannot change their temperaments. Emphasize the positive, nurturing and responsive nature of your personality. You’re in a position of power this year, especially late fall and spring. Make your dreams a reality. If you are single, you will meet several people with whom you could have a successful relationship. You need to decide what type of relationship you want. If you are attached, your relationship will present its share of challenges. Take a class in communication. AQUARIUS pitches right in.

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)

• Too much energy could be a problem for the Ram. In this mood, you physically need to throw yourself into a project. Invite friends along, and you add that touch of Sunday fun. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• You can not get around what others want. In your mind, you feel as if you are in an either-or situation. Let someone you trust inspire you to more dynamic thinking. Tonight: Let your imagination lead.

• Invite others to join you on a day trip. Staying at home and falling into the same old routine could be a problem. You will find even going to the movies or a play refreshing. Tonight: Continue trying new things.

• Investigate the pros and cons of a personal matter without putting someone down. The more creative you are in your thinking, the better off you will be. Do something very different. Tonight: Follow another’s lead.

• You can turn an unpleasant encounter into a friendly one if you so choose. Know and understand your limits, especially within a financial matter. Could you be overly generous? Tonight: Let others inspire you.

• You might not realize just how controversial a situation could be until a loved one lets you know. Tempers could explode, but possibly a more nurturing approach would go a lot further. Tonight: Soak away stress in a hot tub.

• You might want to do something different from what another wants. Though your mind is active, your body just doesn’t have the follow-through. Use this Sunday for more joyful pastimes. Tonight: Kick up your heels.

• Take your time with others, especially as you sense there might be a brouhaha brewing. An instinct to want to cocoon and watch a good movie, read the paper and listen to good music isn’t off base. Tonight: Order in.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Ask questions if you want to understand more of what is going on with a relative or neighbor. You could be easily overwhelmed. Know that there is a lot of energy around. Tonight: Opt for soothing.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• Expenses easily could go overboard right now. You want to indulge someone but might not grasp how expensive a venture might be. News from a distance could evoke some strong feelings. Tonight: Your treat.

• Despite some issue that surrounds you, you’re able to bypass a problem in a positive manner. Resist picking up the tab. Share more of your imagination. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• * Continue the low profile. Take some much-needed time to yourself. Don’t even think this will be an easy task, because it won’t be. A key loved one does all he or she can do to provoke your attention. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.