For Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You might not want to do everything the way superiors, associates and loved ones demand. In fact, your need for self-expression emerges and might encourage you to work for yourself or more independently. If you have to deal with a boss, be careful, as you easily could be contentious. Discuss your ideas more frequently. You are excellent at networking and relating to others. Add more socializing to your life. If you are single, a relationship could drop on you, but this person might not be Mr. or Ms. Right. Your love life remains exciting. If you are attached, your life will become a lot happier if you allow your sweetie to express his or her wishes and help fulfill his or her desires.

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)

• Tension builds, especially about real estate and a domestic matter. You cannot win for losing with this personal matter or investment, for now. Pull away and give yourself time. Tonight: Your treat.

• Do what you need to do to get your work done. In fact, if it helps, close your door and screen your calls. You will feel a lot better once you clear out your day’s work. Tonight: Whatever makes you happy.

• Use the daylight hours to handle key matters, especially financial ones. You could be a bit down about self-imposed limits. Tonight: Relax.

• You could be out of sorts with a boss or anyone who comes across your path. Take your time and don’t push. Handle responsibilities. Tonight: Why not go along with the moment?

• Move what you need to move early in the day. Do research, make phone calls and stay on top of a low-level depression. Late in the day, establish your leadership. Tonight: Out on the town.

• You deal with others on an individual basis during the day. Others enjoy your attention and caring. Clear out as much as you can in your personal style. Tonight: Rent a movie.

• Others hold the cards again. A boss might be quite difficult and touchy. How you visualize a work-related project might be very different from how the majority of your associates do. Tonight: Talk turkey with a co-worker. Share your thoughts.

• You’re full of fun and naughtiness. A partner might be discouraged by your lack of seriousness. However, you can and will complete what you need to, only with an ear-to-ear smile and persistence. Tonight: Go home and relax.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• You might continue to have trouble dealing with key personalities in your life. To avoid this, you could cocoon in your office or at home. Tonight: Play away.

• You say what you feel, and others respond in many ways. Some co-workers could distance themselves from you, whereas a boss could find your honesty refreshing and enlightening. Tonight: Happy at home.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

• Spending could be excessive. If you let your intuition and gentle side lead, you could be vying with the national debt. Be careful. Tonight: Shoot the breeze with a friend.