For Friday, May 21, 2004. Those with birthdays today: Your energy comes through no matter what you do, but especially in your work and making money. You pull the wild card financially, so be careful not to overstep your boundaries. Recognize that you have unusual abilities. Learn to use them. If you are single, the second part of the year draws many suitors. The question will be whether you want to settle down. You can be such a flirt. If you are attached, spend more downtime together.

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)

• Speak your mind at work. Your lively side emerges when you spurt out something you didn’t mean to. Tonight: Hang out close to your turf.

• Use the daylight hours to your benefit. You find that good news will come forward if you keep conversations rolling. You might wind up spending more than you are aware of. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

• Clean up your desk and, if possible, do quiet work. In fact, you will need some downtime during the daylight hours. Tonight: Accept the center stage.

• Use the daylight hours to the max. Success and you become twins at this time of the day. Assume a lower profile as the day gets older, when you might have some very strong words for another. Tonight: Vanish.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

• You move from one point of view or responsibility to another with unusual ease. Accept the compliment, but ask for that pay raise if you feel the moment is right. Tonight: Where the party is.

• Your ability to see the big picture tosses you in a position you would prefer not to be in. You cannot always handle the responsibilities that are heading your way because others don’t see them. Tonight: Join friends late.

• Work with a partner. Make plans to either take off this weekend or sometime in the near future. Another perspective can help you zero in on a money question and resolve it. Break past traditional thinking. Tonight: Follow the music.

• Call upon your people skills, even if you find a child or loved one argumentative. Work with associates, perhaps giving them more of what they want. Tonight: Chat over dinner with a special friend.

• Clear out paperwork, return calls and handle everything you must. Your efficiency comes into play. Network this afternoon or take a long lunch. Tonight: Out and about.

• You might have difficulty settling in and getting more of what you want done. A case of spring fever could be overwhelming. What becomes obvious is that you must finish your work. Tonight: Head home.

• * Your mind is on a family member or a real estate investment. Make needed inquiries and get the information you need and want. Tonight: Have fun.