For Thursday, April 29, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Investigate and check out options before making any decisions. You will find that there is always a way to get where you want to be if you let your mind break past its normal limits. Remain flexible with others. Your work benefits from your newfound openness. You will see the results during the second half of your birthday year. If you are single, you might be enjoying yourself more than ever dating, but someone special will come into your life with whom you might want to get cozy. If you are attached, spend more time together spicing up your relationship. Pretend you are dating again.

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)

• Settle in to work if you want to enjoy your weekend. You have a lot to accomplish. Stunning information easily could head in your direction. Note your reaction; learn from it. Tonight: Work as late as you want or need to.

• You could feel pushed between and betwixt. How you handle what comes down could change if you stop and brainstorm. Tonight: Spontaneous works. Be with special friends or loved ones.

• You might choose to work from home, as the office or workplace could be full of chaotic energy. Otherwise, you will need to concentrate and focus. Tonight: Mosey on home.

• Others listen to what you say, but that fact doesn’t imply that others won’t play devil’s advocate. Welcome this opportunity to shore up a project and make sure you have thought it through. Tonight: At your haunt.

• How you spend your money could become an issue with a partnership or with someone you deal with financially. Tonight: Balance your checkbook.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Your energy peaks, which affects everything you do. Others continue their unpredictable behavior. Tonight: Let others follow your lead.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• * You might not want to reveal everything you know, though an associate might try to coax you to that end. Tonight: Take a personal night.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• Meetings point you in a new direction if you are open. You might be surprised by what happens if you don’t push and instead work as part of a team. Tonight: Spontaneity rules.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Be more aware of your image when dealing with those around you, especially at work. You might not understand a family member’s choice, but work with it. Tonight: A must show.

• Reach out for experts and detach from the immediate. Be willing to float with a surprise or the unexpected. Tonight: Imagine and put yourself in another’s place.

• You prefer to work with individuals right now. Keep whatever you discuss or deal with within your closed circled. Tonight: Spice up an important relationship.

• Your unpredictability could work against you. Let others reveal their colors right now. You might be upset, but choose a slow response. Tonight: Out with friends.