For Friday, April 16, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Take your time this year and curb that Aries impulsiveness, which could sometimes get the Ram into trouble. You might want more time to think and evaluate. You will develop into an even deeper thinker as you sleuth out solutions. If single, be careful about your choices, as you might find that time after time, you have chosen someone emotionally unavailable. You do have someone special heading down your path in 2005. If attached, share more of your inner self, and your relationship will grow to a new level. Take frequent getaways together.

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)

• Take your time forming an idea or plans. When you decide what’s what, others will listen. Tonight: Quit answering the phone.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• You do more of what you want for a change, even if for some people that means simply being unavailable. Don’t be surprised by a partner’s touchy reaction. This person might be a lot more insecure than you realize. Tonight: Follow your friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

• It might appear that others are testing your limits, but that’s not so. Pressure at work could force a change in plans. Tonight: You are the party.

• You want to gain perspective and perhaps look at other views. You might want to reverse direction with a work-related manner. A talk with a superior draws a whole different response. Tonight: Opt for something different.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• What was a problem might no longer be if you let go of the need to control others. You that find self-expression allows everyone to come to a final agreement. Tonight: Togetherness.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• A boss’s change of plans takes you in a novel direction, allowing a little more brainstorming and teamwork than you originally thought. Tonight: Join friends and celebrate the weekend in.

• Pace yourself, especially if you find that a morning problem could stop you in your tracks. Tonight: Relax and take it easy.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• Your vitality and willingness to risk at times could cause you a problem. Think before you leap, or you might spend the rest of the day trying to undo a mess. Tonight: Be a wild thing, as only you can.

• Home and domestic matters preoccupy your thinking. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like. Therefore, don’t take a stand. Tonight: Curl up at home.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• You march to a different drummer, and others sometimes have a hard time grasping your inner core. You might seem conventional, but you aren’t. Tonight: Have a good time wherever you are.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

• You could be set back by a partner or associate. Think through what is happening with this person. You discover that your immediate circle of friends could be changing. Tonight: Out connecting with friends.

• The Moon beaming in your sign allows you to have more get-up-and-go than usual. You might be more understanding of someone who seems to be dragging. Tonight: As you like.