For Sunday, March 7, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Those in your immediate environment could play a strong role in your life, more than in the past. Sometimes you will feel as if you are at the mercy of others. Understand that you can change this through claiming your power and assuming more personal responsibility. Your creativity opens up as well, and you easily discover that a child or loved one serves as a muse. The second part of your birthday year, a partnership adds to your well-being. If you are single, a serious relationship could open up. You might have already met this person. If you are attached, you will seek to establish more security together.

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)

• Expect a clearing soon in your work and daily life. A project might get a new life. Before energizing and running out the door, decide to schedule any needed checkups. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

• Your vigorous display and self-expression find yet another path. A child or friend might key in to your energy, making a surprise suggestion. Conversations tonight will lighten up soon. Tonight: Think “Monday.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

• Touch base with a family member. A talk regarding a financial goal allows you to open up to new possibilities. Your insights allow your creativity and/or a relationship to open up. Tonight: Say no to risks.

• A reluctant loved one decides to share more than in the past. Realize what needs to be said. If you want, chat all afternoon long, as you recognize that this is a special opportunity. Tonight: Happy at home.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• How you say what you feel could make a big difference to the receiver of your words. Take action to back up your statements. You might feel as if a problem is suddenly less weighty. Tonight: A long-overdue chat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• Your magnetism could surprise you with what happens in the daytime. Travel and a friendship could play key roles. Express your caring, perhaps by not reacting so much. Tonight: Organize your bills and budget.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Take your time getting going this Sunday, though others might push you beyond belief. Lightness surrounds an appearance or dealing with those in charge. Tonight: Allow your magnetism to come into play.

• Aim for what you want. You will discover the key or solution to a problem. Discussions open up, making new possibilities available. Know what you want, and zoom in to make it possible. Tonight: Do your thing.

• At this point, you might be frustrated, but you are able to finally get through to a key person in your life. Celebration seems like the natural extension of your plans. Tonight: Forget tomorrow; live it up.

• You could be relieved by the lightening of a partner’s or associate’s mood. A discussion revealing more becomes possible with a loved one. Don’t react. Come from a solid space. Tonight: A must show.

• * Relationships can open up without as much effort as in the past. Find others and socialize. Make it your pleasure, though look to later in the day. Socialize as much as you want. Tonight: A visit or conversation.