For Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004. Those with birthdays today: You have the ability to make waves this year. Your unusual thinking mixed with your high charisma tosses you into many social and public situations. Though you can be impulsive, you will pull back frequently to re-evaluate your decisions. You gain through private time, when you can reflect and think. Someone might come into your life who will become a trusted adviser. If you are single, sort through your many admirers. Many could be less emotionally available than they appear. You will meet someone key to your life close to your next birthday. If you are attached, schedule plans and vacations you both have been wanting to do.

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)

• What might come to you in a dream or as an important idea has significance. You might not be comfortable with a new perspective or dealing with someone at a distance. Tonight: Try to make it an early night.

• Friends and associates pressure you. Adjust your plans, keeping in mind a responsibility that could involve an older friend. Once you have done what you need to do, let go. Tonight: You’re the party.

• As far as others are concerned, you’re in never-never land. You could irritate friends and close loved ones. Enjoy yourself, especially with a family member or roommate. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

• Euphoria surrounds a special relationship. You might not be seeing each other clearly, and you might not care. A project could mar a very social day. Clear it out quickly. Tonight: Read between the lines.

• Someone has a fantasy or a special idea that he or she would like to play out with you. Just realize that sharing this thought takes a lot. Be open to different forms of self-expression. Tonight: Let your affection flow.

• You’ll discover just how many invitations head your way. You cannot always be with certain people, but you can always postpone a project. Feelings flow. Tonight: Forget that tomorrow is Monday!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Slow down and take some time for yourself. You don’t need to be a couch potato; do activities that you enjoy and that help you relax. Tonight: You will need all the rest you can get for tomorrow!

• You might need to toss a conservative attitude to the wind (just for today). A friend of the opposite sex might care a lot more about you than you realize. Tonight: Add the relish and spice you are famous for!

• You might be out of sorts. Take some time off for yourself. Veg. Be a couch potato; don’t push yourself. Recharge your batteries, and you will be much happier in general. Tonight: Fluff up the pillows.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• You don’t have to do much other than answer the phone, return messages, open the door or visit with a neighbor. Your social skills emerge, even if you might be hesitant. Tonight: You don’t have to go far.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

• You really do want to stick to your budget. Don’t let a friend lure you down the wrong path (for now). Pay bills or put in some overtime. You will be a lot happier with yourself. Tonight: Let another treat.

• * You’re in the limelight. Still, someone rains on your parade. A close loved one helps you do what you want but, at the same time, meet another’s expectation. Tonight: Make hay while you can.