For Friday, May 4

Those with birthdays today: This year, listen to others carefully, even if you don’t think that you can make the effect you’d like by being passive. One-on-one relating might be the key to making others aware of your views. You have great ideas, but so do others. Carefully listen to feedback and show respect. Finances bloom because of someone else or a key partnership. If you are single, you enjoy relating on an individual, one-on-one level. Stress might cause maintaining a bond to be difficult. If you are attached, work as a duo. Allow your partner to run with the ball more often. He or she will appreciate your attitude. SAGITTARIUS zeros in on basics.

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 know how to deal with a sometimes touchy situation. If questioning your choices, choose to head in another direction. By taking the high road, you will see life from a more dynamic perspective. Tonight: Easy does it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Let others make choices. You might be able to influence someone through a discussion, but any other avenue will not work. Understand why others do what they do. Tonight: Togetherness counts.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Allow more conversation to flow. Get to the bottom of an issue by being a better listener. Others want to run with the ball. Say “yes.” Tonight: Allow others, and yourself, to see both sides of an issue.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢ Easy does it. You might have another opportunity to complete a project or get the job done. A different perspective helps you understand how effective you are. Understanding takes you in a new direction. Tonight: Easy does it.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Let your imagination soar. Others might be amazed by your new style or perspective. Look more deeply into your situation. Break past mental restraints and eye change more carefully. Tonight: Fun and games.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Know when to pull back and approach a situation differently. Your resolve and style take you to a new level of security. You know what works, but implementing it could take time. Tonight: At home.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ You might know what you need to do. Consider more carefully your options that surround your daily conversations and sense of direction. Deal with people independently. Tonight: As you like.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢ Work with a movable financial matter. You might not have the answers just yet. Others want feedback and information. You might need to stall. Tonight: Take a hard look at your expenses.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢ Keep smiling and know what needs to happen in order to clear out a problem. Where someone might hedge, cause a problem or encourage another look, you can tease the needed facts out. Tonight: As you like.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢ Know when to step back, as you could cause yourself a problem. What you think is a good risk could backfire. Think in terms of gains and growth. Knowledge proves to be powerful. Tonight: Get some R and R.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ Where your friends are is where you might be found. You even turn work associates into allies, as your diplomacy rises to a new level. You might be surprised by what happens. Tonight: Christen the weekend.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢ Take charge and handle a personal matter head-on. You make a must appearance because you need to clear the air. The clearest intent could backfire right now, as others are off doing their thing. Tonight: Out and about.