For Wednesday, Dec. 17:

Often this year you feel impelled to take a stand or try something out. Stop, and don’t let this behavior become second nature. Judge each situation individually. If you are single, you’ll meet someone through your work and your ability to help others be comfortable. If you are attached, the two of you might want to work more on your relationship through a mutual commitment to a key cause. Virgo can be fussy and picky.

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)

••• Remain even and steady. You could wonder about what needs to be done to make a situation work or to clear out a problem. Tonight: As you like it.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

••••• Creativity flourishes, especially when others approach you without an agenda and/or with kindness. Nearly anything you want could happen. Tonight: Flirt, but if attached, be careful.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

••• Home and security might be more important than you realize or want others to know. Investigate options, and allow a new adjustment or change. Tonight: Be optimistic.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

•••• Your possessive side emerges, making you wonder if someone really is telling it like it is. Pull away from your perspective, and finally you’ll see and understand the other side of an issue. Tonight: Talk up a storm.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

•••• Be aware of exactly what you can offer as opposed to what is feasible. Realize you need to move in a new direction. Tonight: Let your hair down.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

••••• You can call the shots. You need to tap into your creativity. Learn to let go of a problem that cannot be resolved. Tonight: Wish upon a star.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

••• Know when to back down. A risk or an enticing offer might be too good to say no to. But on the other hand, don’t publicize what you are up to. Tonight: Vanish time.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

••••• Zero in on what you want. Investigate what needs to happen with a neighbor or sibling. Both of you are likely to change your mind on a much deeper level. Tonight: Where the action is.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You are on center stage, and no one can prevent you from assuming leadership. You might want to readjust your finances if you feel uncomfortable. Tonight: Your treat.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

•••• Take an overview. Detach, especially if you feel triggered. There is a whole other way of looking at a situation. Tonight: Put on some Christmas music.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

••••• Defer. A partner needs and accepts your attention. Make it your pleasure. Tonight: Be with your favorite person.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

••••• Partners need attention. Listen to news that heads in your direction. You have a way with friends and groups. Tonight: The only answer is yes.