For Wednesday, April 16:

This year, keep a cap on strong feelings. If you feel uncomfortable in certain situations or as if you can’t control your temper, indulge in an immediate stress-reducing activity like walking. If you are single, be aware that someone quite spectacular could enter your life, but not until 2009 will you understand the extent of this bond. If you are attached, share more of your outside life and become closer. Virgo understands 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)

¢¢¢¢ Don’t blow a situation out of proportion. Your creativity emerges. You might decide to drive a hard bargain. Tonight: Easy works.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Your imagination excels. Investigate alternatives. Make calls and get the ball rolling on a project. You understand the next step, but say no to risk-taking. Tonight: Lighten up the mood.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢ You might want to try another approach or way of handling a problem. You might have to spend in order to end a problem. Tonight: Happy to head home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You might be more assertive or aggressive than you realize. Your ability to weather a storm and sort through issues comes out. Tonight: Hang out with a friend.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢ Your instincts guide you with a money matter. Rest assured, though you don’t have all the answers, you are heading in the right direction. Tonight: In the game of life.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ Use newfound energy to complete an important project or make that important call. Your energy level can be heard in your voice. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Pressure builds, but trust yourself to take the right action. Your understanding of a situation might be a lot fuller than you realize. Tonight: Work with someone closely.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ News or information from out of left field forces a stronger reaction than intended — not that you cannot deal with it. Tonight: Entertain a suggestion.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢ A partner drives a hard bargain. Whether you feel comfortable with his or her action, you will need to deal with it. Tonight: In the whirlwind of living.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ Someone seems ready for a battle. Detach and try to understand what ails this person. Tonight: Choose an activity that allows your mind to relax and wander.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ A partner needs to call the shots. You might have mixed feelings. Whatever the case might be, open up to potential change and growth. Tonight: Say yes to living.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ You find many people out of kilter, though you seem to make the best of even bad situations. Your resourcefulness sets someone back. Tonight: Easy does it.