Those with birthdays today: Take time to stop and smell the roses this year. Your life will take on a new dimension if you do. Instead of always running after a goal, you will enjoy being in the moment. Sometimes you can be all work and no play. Stop. Communication and plans will frequently take an interesting twist or two. If you are single, romance will knock on your door, though keeping a bond stable might not be in the cards. Work with instability. If you are attached, this year offers a plethora of ups and downs through which your caring shines. Learn to work as a team even more. VIRGO opens new doors of thinking and experience.

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 need to put in extra time on a relationship, as well as a project. You might find that a backfire could occur when you least expect it. Slow down. Accept praise graciously. Tonight: Find your favorite chair.

You have a way of handling situations that is a real eye-opener. In fact, you could be jolted by a surprise reaction. Allow your creativity to flourish. Let your imagination lead you to one new idea after another. Tonight: Ever playful.

Be more stable, and follow through on what is important to you. Basics do count. Build a relationship by listening and being more nurturing. Someone wants to move in and be closer to you. Tonight: Happy at home.

Speak your mind more often. Allow yourself to flourish and understand more. Recognize that those around you are opening up more often. Unexpected news could jolt you. Tonight: Visit with friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your expenses need analyzing. You could be surprised by what you hear from others and what goes on. Investigate what appears to be an off-the-wall suggestion. Be sensitive to those around you. Tonight: Gather your bills.

You could be taken aback by someone’s thoughtful gesture. A partner reacts. Could he or she be jealous? Give this person time to discuss his or her feelings. Tonight: You are the cat’s meow.

Clearly, you cannot fight city hall, nor do you want to. Carefully review a situation that surrounds your work or your daily life. Staying home or working from home could be quite rewarding and fulfilling. Tonight: Curl up with a good book.

Sometimes you find that your goals do not coincide with others’. You see another perfect example of this type of thinking. Review recent developments that surround a child or loved one. Tonight: Follow your friends.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You might be overwhelmed by everything that goes down around you. In fact, others might pressure you to do this or that. Think of the financial ramifications of saying yes before acting. Tonight: Out late.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Your nice and well-meaning ways draw results. Humor goes a long way with a temperamental person. Help this person relax. Tonight: Express yourself so that others can understand. Be empathetic.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can be separated from your money way too easily. You could be shocked by what occurs if you are not perfect. How you view a personal matter could impact your thinking. Loosen up. Tonight: Revamp the budget?

* You could be more disruptive than helpful. Be aware of the reactions you cause and where others are coming from. A bit more seriousness could help you deal with others more positively. Tonight: Beam in what you want.