For Friday, July 9, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Many dump their responsibilities on you this year. Make it your pleasure, as you will have an opportunity to work on a political campaign or key cause. You accomplish your dominance in the public eye. You can make a difference. If you are attached, you and your partner might want to do more together or share a key cause that means a lot to you. Be partners in the outside world as well. If you are single, you will be in a position to meet new friends and expand your horizons. Meeting your new sweetie happens easily. You are a sign that enjoys sharing his or her home.

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)

• Dig into any project that must be done before you split for the weekend. You might have a difficult time staying present with your work and those you are with. Tonight: Take off. If you can, get out of town.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• Your ability to read between the lines directs your activities in the next few days. A partner has a lot to share. Carefully listen to news around work or from someone in charge. Tonight: Vanish, for now.

• Aim for more of what you want. You could be surprised by how easily everything falls into place. Groups and crowds are particularly lucky for you. Tonight: You are the party.

• Take charge when others seem to flake out. Your abilities might be tested, but you’ll come out on top. A mini-reorganization might be necessary if you want to clear out your work. Tonight: Out and about.

• Your mind is everywhere but on the moment. Hop on the computer. Do some research. Think in terms of gains by detaching and using your endless imagination. Tonight: Do something a bit different.

• Do what you need to do in order to get ahead. Ask for a partner’s or associate’s help. Whatever is on your plate or must be done, you’ll accomplish with ease if you ask for another’s support. Tonight: Indulge yourself and another.

• Others dominate, and there is nothing that you can do about it. Of course, you cannot be responsible for what others do. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

• You might have too much to do and could be overwhelmed. Tonight: Relax tonight, because tomorrow …

• You’re finally in sync with others, although you might want to do something different at the last minute. Tonight: How about a ballgame or a concert?

• Head home as early as you can, even if it means bringing work with you. You need to get through a lot of paperwork before tomorrow. Tonight: Order in.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

• You flagrantly flip through your messages and take long coffee breaks. Why not take off and do your thing, if you can? Tonight: Hang out with friends.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• Balance your budget. Handle your finances with care. Tonight: Lie low. Rest — you will need it.