Those with birthdays today: You make this year very special just by being yourself. Others often seek you out for your advice and opinions. How you express yourself makes a big difference in how others respond to your words. You have an impact. You might spend too much money this fall. Cut back and save a little. You also might receive a pay raise. Come winter, you will be more external, loving those in your life. If you are single, you will meet someone around the holidays. Actually, you might have a choice of more than one person. Enjoy the dating game. If you are attached, dinners out and intimate chats heat up the love temperature. SAGITTARIUS loves to hang out with 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)

You need to encourage yourself to take the high road. Others suddenly feel free to present another point of view. Try on different thought patterns for size. Tonight: How about a game of Scrabble?

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Work with individuals rather than groups. This recipe points to success right now. It might be time for a diet or a change in health patterns. Observe a tendency to go to excess. Tonight: Quality time with a special person.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Others need to dominate. You cannot change their energy right now. Creativity surges as you brainstorm. You could be delighted at the path that opens up. Tonight: Where the crowds are.

Your creativity surges. New beginnings stem from brainstorming. You have a way with words that reaches into others’ souls. You gain in stature. Keep conversations flowing. Tonight: Midweek fun.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You might be checking out an investment or a new way of investing for the future. Others will decide to act on these opportunities at a lesser level, such as sprucing up the house. Relax. Tonight: At home.

You have a way of telling someone off so that he or she might not even realize it until later. Express the real you, and others will find you adorable, brilliant or whatever you might like. Tonight: At a favorite spot.

Dig into your imagination or inner self for answers, even with a financial matter. You really know which way to go or what is important. If you want to restructure your budget, there is no time like the present. Tonight: Pay bills.

You are in the thick of things. Others naturally work with you, not against you. Someone might not know how to show his or her caring. Be sensitive to this person. Tonight: As you wish.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Step back some and get off the podium for now. You might have a lot of admirers who would like you to take charge, but the timing is off. Discussions are animated but also informative. Tonight: Some personal time.

You need to focus on what counts. What is important to you? Follow through on just that. A relationship might be changing. Don’t worry so much about it. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

* Take a stand. A partner or associate supports you more than you thought. With his or her help, you could be unbeatable. Many look up to you. Accept your role with humility. Tonight: A must appearance.