For Saturday, April 24, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You will be hard-pressed to deal with others in a composed manner, especially when it comes to partnership or money issues this year. Friends and networking prove to be unusually beneficial in ways you might not have imagined. Romance adds to the quality of your life. If you are single, you might have already met someone special, but if not, know that this relationship is on the horizon. If you are attached, avoid struggling over money, and you will benefit. You might want to separate finances this year, but not forever.

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 might want to clamp down on someone who causes a change of plans. You gain personal insights from a loved one. Tonight: Be lazy for a change.

• Others push you to the fringes, especially with finances. How you express yourself reflects in others’ reactions. Tonight: Out and about.

• Others push very hard to get what they want. Your fiery nature comes out when dealing with a controversial personality. Tonight: Indulge and treat yourself.

• Stay even if you want to lash out at someone who appears to be a problem. Expressing what you want opens doors in an unanticipated manner. Tonight: Beam in who and what you want.

• Learn when to cut your losses, especially with a loved one you care a lot about. A child or new relationship finds you in the middle of a struggle. Tonight: Vanish early.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Friends seek you out, and you want to be with them. The stir that this causes with a parent, roommate or family member might not be pleasant. Tonight: Where the gang is.

• You feel pressured to complete a project, visit with an older relative or make a key appearance. You could be stressed out and need to cancel one of your “happenings.” Tonight: Out late.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• You might want to steer clear of a money issue and maximize relating right now. A partner appears to be more willing to communicate than he or she has in a long time. Tonight: Try different, be it a place or happening.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Don’t make a situation more complicated or permit it to evolve into a problem. Stubbornness could backfire, especially with key people in your life. Tonight: Dinner for two.

• You simply might be more fiery than you need to be. Your perspective could change rapidly if you allow some feedback from key people in your life. Tonight: Where your friends are.

• * Sometimes another perspective helps, even if we don’t want it. Loosen up and don’t be so uptight about what others say. Tonight: Work on stress-free.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• Your unpredictability takes you in a new direction. You could be surprised by others and their demands. Talks and creative solution-finding prove to be successful. Allow more spice into your daily life. Tonight: Play away.