For Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004:

Those with birthdays today: You’ll have a year to remember. You will travel, sign up for classes or become more spiritual. You have the ability to look past problems and the immediate uproar to see the whole story. You develop an excellent ability to find answers. If you are single, you will attract people because of your openness. Those of you who are in relationships could find that you often respond to mixed signals. Cancer plays devil’s advocate.

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)

• A serious conversation might happen as soon as tonight. In the meantime, start being aware of how much you are contributing to a situation. Do your best to clear out work. Tonight: Put your feet up.

• Finally, someone will start speaking his or her mind. Stay open, even if chaos breaks out. Discuss a topic you have been putting off. Tonight: The doors have opened.

• Your ruler goes direct today in your opposite sign. A partner seems amenable to a discussion in the afternoon. Mend bridges rather than letting your pride interfere. Tonight: Reach out.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• The Moon in your sign gives you extra oomph. You could be shocked by what someone says to you. Don’t be; it is about him or her, not you. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

• You finally see a difference in what happens at work. People are more cooperative. Now you can start planning a longtime objective, both personally and professionally. Tonight: Mellow out.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Your ability to be understanding could make a big difference right now. You might feel overwhelmed. You find that others work better with you. Tonight: Follow friends.

• Feel free to clear the air. A project finally moves off the back burner, to your relief. You accomplish much more of what you like. Tonight: A must show.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• You could be in the mood for more fun at work, and that is exactly what you will get. Others seem ready to work with you. Give them the space to back down from their positions gracefully. Tonight: Discuss vacation plans.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• Celebrate as Mercury goes direct, though you might still see some of its recent withholding. Kick back and watch what goes down. Your ability to understand a loved one comes through. Tonight: Good times happen.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• You will find someone who understands more of your needs right now. Trust your financial instincts, and you will be able to make a firm decision. You will start feeling more together. Tonight: Accept an invitation out.

• * Follow through on what you have wanted. Partners and friends start falling into place, returning to the way they were several weeks ago. Enjoy what is happening. Tonight: Trust that what is going down is for the good.