For Thursday, March 9

Those with birthdays today: Consider a completely different choice, just for yourself this year. Sometimes you become too embedded in the status quo. Use your imagination and creativity, and you might write the great American novel. Don’t hold yourself back any longer. Travel and education might also stimulate your mind. Tap into your uniqueness. If you are single, romance won’t be a stranger. You are likely to meet someone very different and interesting. This person will also see you in a similar light. If you are attached, share more of your fantasies. Plan a special trip together. CANCER adores 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 instincts will take you in a new direction if you permit them to. Understanding a partner could be instrumental to your well-being. Get down to the fundamentals. Tonight: Easy does it.

Don’t hesitate to clear out complicated feelings. How you see a situation could be a lot different from reality. Consider your alternatives more carefully before you nix a wonderful offer. Tonight: Out and about.

Expenses might bother you, and with good reason. Knowing when to say “no” could have long-term implications. You work way too hard to have problems. Lighten up. Tonight: Get into a favorite sport or pastime.

You are the cat’s meow no matter how you look at it. In fact, you could enjoy yourself even more if you relax and talk about what is on your mind. Express your imagination. Tonight: As you like.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

Your intuitive sense comes forward. You will like what you see and what is going on. You might want to evaluate a personal situation with a bit more optimism. Loosen up. Tonight: Take your time. Is there really a need to rush?

Zoom in on what you want. Others are only too happy to chip in and make a difference. You have a way of expressing yourself that makes others want to help out. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Taking charge will allow you to have more say in the results. You have a way or style that draws many to you. Listen well, and you’ll gain ultimately. Tonight: You are in the spotlight.

Take a gander at all the possibilities that surround your life. You simply want to further a pet project. Stop trying to convince everyone that you are right. You don’t need to. Tonight: Follow the music.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If you have a nagging thought, follow it through. You might not be as sure of yourself as you would like. Someone close has many more opinions than you realize. You also might not want to hear them. Tonight: Go along with another’s plans.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Others find you easy to get along with. You get past an immediate hassle because of your zip and get-up-and-go. You might want to rethink a situation. You aren’t getting all the facts. Tonight: Enjoy those around you.

Finish up as much as you can. You will want to relax, socialize and network soon. Get the heavy or unpleasant errands and projects done. A sense of relief will make you smile. Tonight: Someone whispers money facts into your ear.

You might be very tired and exhausted with someone who keeps asking you questions. The other possible scenario is that you could chew off another’s ideas. Your creativity peaks as your imagination runs wild. Tonight: Act like it is the weekend.