MONDAY

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: This year, you will fluctuate between being extremely assertive and dynamic, and being mellow and patient. Others might not be able to decide which person they can relate to. If single, you might find someone who likes one facet of your personality better than the others. You want someone who likes you as a whole. If attached, the two of you communicate to each other in many ways and styles. Taurus can be stubborn if pushed. Give them space.

ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19)

Use the a.m. for any key, heartfelt matters. Your charisma and energy carry a message as well. You

are capable. Come afternoon, financial matters are highlighted. Tonight: Know what you want.

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20)

Handle a personal or secretive matter in the a.m. In the afternoon, you could be unusually dynamic, creative and/or explosive. If you are not connected with your feelings, others might start acting unpredictably. Tonight: Know that you can have it all.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)

You beam in what you want if you can get past a difficult associate who often does not follow through. Use your intellect to bypass this problem. Some of you might want to say little and observe. Tonight: Early bedtime.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22)

You take charge early in the day. By afternoon, take time to network. Tonight: With your friends.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22)

Reach out for someone you care about. Do not underestimate the impact this person has on you. Tonight: A must appearance.

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22)

You might not be able to figure out what is ailing a partner. Take the high road and do not push. Tonight: Be entertained.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22)

Others dominate, and it is clear you cannot impact a key person in the manner you wish. Try not to get into a power struggle. Tonight: Work as a team.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21)

Take on a challenge in the a.m. You might want to squeeze in as much as possible. By afternoon, someone seeks you out. Tonight: Let someone else make a suggestion.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21)

You could be far more tired than you realize. Even once you get your nose to the grindstone, you feel an unusual sluggishness occur. Tonight: Try not to be reactive.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19)

Stay close to home if you can. You might have pushed yourself so hard that you cannot get energized. Tonight: Add some naughtiness into the blend.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18)

You speak your mind with the expectation of being heard. Someone does his or her best to ignore you. You could get past an immediate hassle, but you might, in a sense, be vested in a lack of communication. Tonight: Say yes to a family member.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20)

Curb expenditures. You do not want your budget to get out of control. Your caring might encourage someone to be sluggish in his or her response. Talks and communication activate in the a.m. Tonight: Catching up on news.

BORN TODAY: Singer-songwriter Usher (1978), former president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890), actress Stacy Keibler (1979)