For Thursday, Jan. 4

Those with birthdays today: You will end an 11-year life cycle this year and enter a new one in 2008. Scrutinize what does and doesn’t work. By shedding dysfunctional situations, you are creating an opening for something better to enter. Often, you will spend money on little items. If that behavior brings you pleasure, don’t stop! Working individually with key people paves the way to success. If you are single, having a relationship might become much more important this year. Get to know someone very well before you decide that he or she is it! If you are attached, a closeness develops between the two of you. Share and give more. LEO has similar values but manifests them differently.

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)

Tap into your imagination. You are likely to have a good time or at least come up with some amusing ideas. A child or special person could occupy your thoughts. Tonight: Paint the town red.

You have the ability to read between the lines. Others often seek you out for your take or perspective. Be willing to share your ideas. Brainstorm. Return calls and schedule a meeting. Tonight: Happy at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Focus on the concrete. You have been more into ideas and feelings for a while. Still, basics need handling. Someone you consider very beneficial comes through for you one more time. Tonight: Gather bills.

Once more, you feel like the old Lion. Your vigor and energy return. You might even try a wink here or there. Others finally respond positively. Tonight: Happy as a cat.

Think positively about what is going on, even if your initial reaction might be negative. You don’t have the whole story. Emphasize your strengths and efficiency. Tonight: Some time just for you.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You might overdo it, and you might not care. You feel the need for more enjoyment and caring in your life. Focus on your goals and how you can achieve all your desires. Trust that it can be done. Tonight: Where your friends are.

Others seek you out. Though you like to be in control, you might not appreciate the responsibility that goes along with this power. Share your gentler side with a family member or loved one. Tonight: Out and about.

What might have been a touchy situation could change dramatically if you decide to make a gesture later in the day. Focus on friendship. Tonight: Think mini-vacation.

A key associate or partner might hold the key to what you want. If you are willing to share or be more open, you might very well unlock this door. Tonight: A long-overdue chat.

Venus enters your sign, adding to your allure. Though you might not feel the difference, you will express an inner kindness. You might feel pulled and pushed. Work with the forces, not against them. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

You might be a little more sensitive in the next few weeks than in the recent past. Consider also that others might be slightly more fragile. Hold up your end of an agreement. Nurture others, and yourself too. Tonight: Choose to relax.