For Wednesday, June 9, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Often, you might not know which way to turn or what to do next. As organized as you might like to be, work has many swings — up and down. You are lucky, as you will land on your feet. Use caution with spending; work on saving, if possible. Contentment surrounds your domestic life. If you are single, you will meet that special person late this birthday year, and you’ll have fun getting there. If you are attached, add more fun happenings. Your love and closeness build.

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 hold back some, as others are testy and negative. Pressure builds. Express your thoughts to a family member. Tonight: Get some extra zzz’s.

• Holding the reins of a bucking horse is hard. Others in the workplace act in that exact manner, being headstrong. Tonight: Buy a favorite nibble on the way home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• You have the energy to complete what you want. Use your strong mental capacities to avoid running headlong into a wall. Tonight: Give your mind some candy.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• Pushing to achieve your goals might have the exact opposite reaction. Others are in control, so let go and watch what happens. Tonight: Togetherness works.

• You might have the best of intentions, but everything goes flying. Realize what you expect from others. Then give it up. You might have a much easier time that way. Tonight: Go along with plans.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Entrench your mind and body in work, as you might not want to deal with others, as zany as they might be. Know that nothing is written in stone. Open up to new ways of thinking. Tonight: Work late.

• Your imagination could cause a series of unbelievable problems and/or reactions. Learn to be independent and discuss what is on your mind. Take a drive or a mini-break if you get too involved. Activity helps an overactive mind. Tonight: Rent a movie.

• Others unnerve you, and you can do little. For your own sake, distance yourself to where you can relax and observe. A domestic matter seems to explode from out of nowhere. Tonight: Vanish, please.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• Others seek you out, but you might not like the waves they cause in your plans today. Claim your space gracefully, but if you must, slam the door. Tonight: Chat with a friend at a favorite spot.

• * Please be aware that you could be sabotaging yourself and causing a lot of problems. Share more of what makes you tick and what is going on in your mind. Tonight: Your time to play.