Those with birthdays today: Friends support you on the path you choose. Some of you also might network and broaden your horizons. You will succeed in whatever you choose to do. You will need time alone and space to think. Your mind will work overtime. This process will be a necessary part of your success. Avoid overworrying, if possible; it won’t help anyway. If you are single, a romance will develop through a friendship, or a friendship could develop into more. If you are attached, emphasize the quality of friendship in your bond. You will indirectly stoke the fires of love. LIBRA provokes fun and laughter. Count on this sign to be a friend as well.

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)

Others put in their two cents, whether you want to hear it or not. Consider that there might be grains of wisdom there, and listen carefully. Be more receptive to others. Tonight: Go along with the program.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are responsible, if nothing else. You might discover that others open up and share much more of what they need. Be happy for their openness. Give more of yourself. Tonight: A quiet evening.

You are clearly in the mood to be more playful and to have a good time. Finding playmates happens naturally, but they might not be who you had in mind. Tonight: Commit to enjoying the moment.

You find being home close to perfect. You want to relax or handle a special project. A romance could be heating up, or a child is unusually adorable. Let loving feelings emerge. Tonight: If you entertain, let it be at home.

Use today to visit with people you normally don’t make time for, be they neighbors or a cousin. The cleaners might appreciate that extra smile. You can also pick up the phone and chat with old friends. Tonight: You don’t have to go far.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Before you go out or make a purchase, be sure of your budget. You don’t want to cause yourself any problems in the long run. You also might think of alternate plans – but be sure to honor your budget. Tonight: Favorite spot.

Others find you very magnetic. Maybe the time has come to make that special request or make a move on a key situation. Think of what you have to offer, and don’t get insecure. Tonight: What YOU want.

You might need some private time, but this doesn’t necessarily mean alone. Invite that special person to take a walk or to go out to lunch. Open up and chat. Tonight: Not to be found.

Through focusing on others and making fun plans with them, you let go of stress. Go to a ballgame or play ball. Some of you might enjoy a movie and munchies with your friends. Tonight: Happy with friends.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You might want to think about how others perceive you. Some Goats might be more interested in making a public commitment. You can count on being in the limelight. Tonight: Out late.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Break your normal patterns and do something different. You feel as if you are open; now test just how open you are. Try something very different. Show your openness. Tonight: Go exotic.

Devote time to that special friend or loved one in your life. Sharing different ideas and just hanging out rebinds the two of you on a new level. Tonight: Make nice.