For Thursday, Jan. 10:

You do make a difference this year. You often have a strong sense of direction. Convincing others might be difficult. If you go out and do just that, you will love the end results. If you are single, you might choose not to share with others many details of a new relationship. If you are attached, spend more time as a couple far from the maddening crowds. AQUARIUS helps you use your assets.

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)

¢¢¢¢¢ Timing works. First, clear out any sore feelings or misunderstandings, then check out a project, action or situation. Zero in on a long-term desire. Tonight: Revel in the moment.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

¢¢¢ Assuming greater responsibility might be the only way to sort out a hassle and clear out another’s angst. You know how to lead the parade. Tonight: A must show.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

¢¢¢¢¢ Take an overview. You might think everyone in your immediate environment is being myopic. Tonight: Follow the music.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

¢¢¢ Remember that what works for you might not be right-on for another. Rather than react, do a better job of listening and understanding where a key person in your life is coming from. Tonight: Follow another’s lead.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You might want to understand what is going on and might not be able to grasp where someone is coming from. Put less form or definition into a situation. Tonight: Open your eyes to different styles.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

¢¢¢ Focus, and you’ll accomplish a lot. You might be delighted by what you can accomplish if you try. Listen to feedback with an eye to creating a more positive work environment. Tonight: Easy does it.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

¢¢¢¢¢ You might not realize the impact you have on others, as frequently you choose to lie back and do little. A laissez-faire attitude might work most of the time. Tonight: Live a daydream.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

¢¢¢ What you think is going on might be a tad off. It appears you just bought a new pair of rose-colored glasses. Tonight: Your home is your castle.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

¢¢¢¢¢ Speak your mind in a fashion that others want to hear. Sometimes a softer voice works. Tonight: Where there is music.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

¢¢¢¢ You see what others might be missing. Communicating that fact might be done best in the form of a gesture rather than words. Tonight: Your treat, should you choose.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

¢¢¢¢¢ You are full of smiles and, as a result, make a strong impact wherever you go. In some sense you could be like the Pied Piper. Tonight: Go for what you might have thought was unattainable.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

¢¢¢¢ Knowing when to pull back might be important. You have a vivid imagination, which might be happiest spinning a yarn or two, or adding more creativity to your work. Tonight: Get some extra R and R while you can.