For Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004:

Those with birthdays today: You have a special way of drawing others to you. Not everyone will be as gentle as he or she seems. Be willing to specialize even more in your chosen field. If single, be sure anyone you date is emotionally available before launching into a full-fledged relationship. If attached, be thoughtful of your sweetie, and involve him or her in your activities. Cancer helps you relax.

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)

• What begins as easygoing could become more and more complicated throughout the day. You might need to sort through a misunderstanding. Confirm a meeting before you head out the door. Tonight: Take a midweek break.

• Speak your mind, not that you really have a choice. Express your feelings in a meaningful way in the morning. You might find out that others have different opinions from yours. Be diplomatic with family. Tonight: Anchor in at home.

• Someone shares some special feelings with you. Give others the benefit of the doubt. Be careful how you express your frustration with a loved one, neighbor or sibling. Tonight: With a pal.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• A sensitive gesture could melt your heart. Confirm meetings and don’t stand on ceremony over a message that hasn’t been returned. A friend might have a great way to spend your money. Tonight: Establish boundaries.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• What is shared intimately needs to be kept between the two of you. You could feel confused by a discussion at work. Take a stronger stand. Tonight: Don’t butt heads with superiors.

• Use the daytime hours to push a special project through. In the morning, success greets you. By midday, you might be confused by the ideas involved with this project. Tonight: Get some sleep.

• You must continue being highly responsive to a boss. Schedule time late in the day for a fun get-together. Use care with messages. Tonight: Have a party.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• * You need to check out some information before going along with a plan. A loved one or an admirer could be most distracting. Stay focused. Tonight: It could be a late night.

• Others come to you, and each person wants your undivided attention. Confusion surrounds messages. Sort through all the communication, and anchor in the truth. Tonight: Try a new restaurant.

• Others continue to seek you out. You might wonder what you can do to help them. Through your creativity and a partner’s help you will find the answer. Tonight: Stoke the fires of a relationship.

• Feelings might need to be kept under wraps for now. You will discover a lot more information as the day passes. Avoid losing your temper with someone you care about. Tonight: Accept an invitation.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• A friend has only the best of intentions, though he or she might intrude on your comfort zone. Straighten out a misunderstanding before it develops into a bigger one. Concentrate on work. Tonight: Do something relaxing.