Horoscopes

Those with birthdays today: Think before you leap. Even if this is already your policy, become more thoughtful this year. Impulsiveness, though appealing, could frequently backfire. Communication can also define your success. You will want to defer to others more frequently. You discover that others will respond more positively if they have their say. If you are single, when the weather turns cold, your love life heats up. Get ready. If you are attached, your relationship adds even more bounce to your step in the months before your birthday 2007. VIRGO can anchor you and/or annoy you.

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)

Your playfulness comes out. You enjoy yourself in nearly any situation that heads your way. Communication energizes your decisions. A lot will land on your plate. Tonight: If you are tired, say so.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You might serve as an anchor to a family member or key partner. An expenditure might be justified, but you still might not want to go down that path. Tonight: Let your imagination lead you in a new direction.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You speak your mind well. You are a sign that loves words and communication. Put yourself 100 percent into whatever you say or think. Catch up on mail, news and calls. Tonight: Happy at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Review a money matter with energy. Listen to feedback that heads in your direction. You might want to clear your desk or mind of some financial matters. Do just that. Tonight: You don’t have to go far.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Melt others’ barriers with a smile. You’ll like the end results and perhaps gain an understanding that you didn’t have previously. You might want to rethink a decision. Tonight: Fun doesn’t have to get you into debt.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You move slowly at first. But you turn from tortoise to hare by the afternoon, when the Moon slides into your sign. At this time, your personality melts barriers and adds to your happy ways. Tonight: Your smile wins.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

A decision might not be written in stone. You might want to challenge what is happening. If you go on a fact-finding mission, you’ll come up with many different facts. Bravo! Tonight: Mull over what you think.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

You might want to think more carefully about a professional matter and revamp your finances. You might want to think through a situation involving a partnership. Tonight: Easy does it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Read between the lines when dealing with a situation. You might change your tune because of new information heading your way. Others are full of information. Take a stand. Tonight: In the limelight.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Work with an associate carefully. You might gain a very different perspective because of what is said. Be willing to back off if you feel you misjudged a problem. Loosen up about news. Tonight: Follow the music.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You can shake your head and disagree with someone, but what you need to understand is that he or she is on the same track as you. Perhaps you have different styles to the same end results. Think positively. Tonight: Make time for a special friend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Focus on what you want to do rather than what you have to do. The end result will be much better if you go with the moment. Clear out work by midafternoon so you can flow into a very social few days. Tonight: As you like.