For Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You have a tendency to be overly sensitive and critical of yourself. You can choose to change this characteristic by refusing to respond to your knee-jerk reactions and detaching a bit. Travel and education will reinforce a better self-image. Do be careful with people you meet, as they could easily pull the wool over your eyes. If you are attached, partnerships can be challenging, as you could get into power struggles. If you are single, once more, tread with care, as someone might not be all you would like him or her to be or think he or she is. You do have the potential of meeting someone special.

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)

• Make Sunday calls and reach out for others. Catch up on news. Visit with those you normally don’t. A friend makes a suggestion involving theater, music or being around water. Tonight: Hang out.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

• Think of ways to increase your income. You’ll come up with some interesting ideas. Others admire your creativity. Do expect to work hard though. Tonight: Brainstorm with someone who knows you and is equally creative.

• Energizing others to join in might be more of an effort than you realize. Consider a change on the home front that will add to your happiness in the next few weeks. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

• Schedule an intimate day with a loved one, family member or just the cat! You need some downtime more than you realize. Carefully consider a purchase in the next few weeks. Tonight: Share quietly with a loved one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

• Do exactly what you want. Much of what is on your mind keeps you close to home. Catch up on family news and be willing to indulge others in a unique manner. Tonight: Out and about with friends.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• You seem to make quite an impression when you show up on the scene. You might assume more responsibility than you had originally anticipated, but your finances will benefit. Tonight: Visit with an older relative.

• Experiment and stay open to different ideas, styles and cultures. Sometimes the mainstream might be far too conservative. Use care with a person you meet today or in the near future. Tonight: Listen to music.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

• You get what you want. You have a way of making someone feel as if he or she is the most important person in your world. Use your people skills in the next few weeks even more often. Tonight: With a special person.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

• You could find yourself walking in a daydream or living out a very special moment. Someone around you might pay you a compliment that has you smiling for quite a while. Tonight: Don’t count on it being an early night.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• * You might have a project in mind. Some might decide to get a head start on the work week, whereas others might find researching a trip or heading out to the movies an excellent choice. Tonight: Early to bed.

• A good time is had by all, especially you. In fact, you could be delighted by the warmth someone expresses. A key person might want much more attention. Tonight: Add sizzle to the night.

• Stay close to home if you wish, but don’t be surprised by the many calls or knocks on your door. Your popularity soars. Everyone seems most indulgent. Work together as a team. Tonight: Go for cozy.