For Wednesday, Jan. 2:

You have a strong sense of direction this year. As a result, you might be about to make your wish list a reality this very year. If you tumble into a disagreeable event, know that you might be clearing out a problem to make room for something better. If you are single, you’ll make headlines on the singles scene. If you are attached, with cooperation, your relationship will work. SCORPIO is a friend indeed.

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)

¢¢¢¢ A partnership inspires you to head in a new direction and experience more success. Tempers can flare if you aren’t communicating well. Tonight: Anchor in.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢¢ Others are in control, yet you have the power to make some very important decisions about your finances and spending. Know when you have had enough, and let others know it too. Tonight: Go with another’s plans.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢ Take care of errands and work, and start to focus on accomplishment and getting the job done. Relax with someone you care about dearly. Tonight: Easy does it.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢¢ Allow greater happiness into your life. How you see a situation could be different from many. Others do not honor what you deem to be serious. Tonight: Fun and games.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢ Take your time, and don’t feel pressured by anyone or anything. You might not be able to continue with the hectic pace any longer. Tonight: Stay close to home.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You reach out for many people, making each person feel unique in his or her own right. This attitude comes through no matter what you do or with whom. Express your broadening interests. Tonight: Hanging out is fun to do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢ You might be adding up the “damages” of recent holiday spending. There is no need to pull back or get upset. You are more in control than you realize. Tonight: Curb indulgence.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ You are all smiles. In some sense you feel as if the holidays have given you a reprieve. You feel better than you have in a while. Tonight: It’s your call.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢ Know when to slow down and take your time. Know when you are looking at a no-win situation, and happily back off. Tonight: Vanish before you are noticed.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢¢ It seems you can do no wrong. With this in mind, continue as you have with a smile and a sense of purpose. Tonight: Friendship plays a role.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢ At times you might question what you are doing. Be as direct as possible. Your sense of leadership comes through no matter what. Tonight: Everyone wants to be around you.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Understanding what might be going on in someone’s head could make a substantial difference. Listen to news carefully, recognizing your limits. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme.