For Monday, May 16

Those with birthdays today: Your creativity surges this year. You come up with answers when others seem stalemated. You will easily find solutions if you stay open. You might particularly enjoy a child or loved one this year. If you are an artist, you will be even more productive than in the past. Just don’t get distracted in this unusually dynamic year. Be willing to walk into chaos when others back off. If you are single, you will meet a very special person this year. This person might be a muse to you. If you are attached, your children will play a significant role in your life together. Don’t forget to nurture the bond between you as well. VIRGO stimulates your mind.

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 are in the perfect mood to clear out work or errands. You can achieve more than usual. Don’t get hung up on a financial matter. If it’s not working, let go of the issue for now. Tonight: Be a couch potato.

• You have a way of convincing others that you are right-on. With your creativity, you can express yourself in a unique way. You also find solutions you normally wouldn’t. Tonight: So what if it’s Monday night?

• You might get started slowly. If you can take a personal day or work from home, do so. In any case, assume a low profile. Don’t worry about being more available. Tonight: Close to home.

• You say the right words at the right time. Understand that others need your feedback and information, though they might not always agree with you. Return calls. Tonight: Catch up on a friend’s news.

• Juggle your finances. You might want to assume more responsibility than you have in the past. Your public image might have a lot to do with your professional status. Tonight: Your treat.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• The Moon in your sign tosses you into the limelight. You have the energy and magnetism to help you make your way. Know what you want, and zero in on it. Tonight: Do exactly what you want.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

• Much goes on behind the scenes. What you hear needs to be kept under wraps. You don’t know for sure that this situation will develop as you think. Take your time. Tonight: Vanish. Do your thing.

• Don’t hesitate. A meeting or group of associates adds more information or suggestions. You know what is necessary to make a situation work. Work with others. Tonight: Get together with friends.

• Others look to you for answers. You have a way of commanding the action. Often, you need to adjust to someone else’s needs. You have a way of clearing out problems. Tonight: Do what you need to do.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

• Do what is necessary to understand others. Try to put yourself in their mind space. You could be surprised by what you understand. Do research before acting on a situation. Tonight: Brainstorm with your pals.

• Work with others directly. Give each person special attention and eye contact. You gain far more by seeing each person as important. Rebuild a financial partnership. Tonight: Spend time with that special person.

• Others come to you. You can make strong choices in this position. You don’t have to say yes to everyone. Think of what is best for you. Make choices accordingly. Tonight: Pick and choose.